Clarification on Eclipsed Sounds Voice Database Licenses With Regards to Voice-Changing Algorithms

Thank you for your ongoing support of Eclipsed Sounds voice databases. Due to increased inquiries over the last few weeks, we wanted to re-clarify the license agreement for Eclipsed Sounds Synthesizer V Studio voice databases with regards to voice changing algorithms.

Voice conversion algorithms may be used to change the output of Eclipsed Sounds vocals. However, this is only allowed when the voices you are converting to are in the following categories:

You may only use audio from Eclipsed Sounds voices of which you are a licensed user in this way.

You may not use the output of Eclipsed Sounds vocals as part of creating voice changing models. Meaning, we prohibit any voice conversion usage that converts audio "to" the sound of our voices, even if combined with other voices. This does not include Voice-to-MIDI conversion.

When using voice conversion algorithms with Eclipsed Sounds voices, our voice databases as well as the voice used in the conversion should be credited explicitly in some manner on social media or website-based releases outside of streaming services to avoid misleading conversions. 

Eclipsed Sounds voices or audio released by Eclipsed Sounds also may not be used in the creation of other vocal synthesizers, such as text-to-speech vocals. Existing misuse before this notice was released will not be actively pursued unless re-uploaded after this release. Please consider removing instances of misuse if this applies to you. We want to keep ethical usage completely open for users, so please note that all algorithms not designed to mimic the timbre or pitch of other voices - including effects like vocoders, filters, etc., and editing software like Melodyne and VocalShifter - are still completely acceptable based on our license and are not prohibited in this message.

Please understand that these clarifications are to prevent misuse and impersonation, as well as to encourage ethical usage of voice changers. Please help us ensure an ethical future in vocal synthesis, as well as the protection of our voice providers’ vocals, by collaborating with us in ensuring compliance with these terms.

Thank you for your support and understanding in this matter. You can contact us directly for any clarifications, however this is simply a further clarification and not a change of terms.