Hiyama Kiyoteru (氷山キヨテル) is a Japanese vocal developed and distributed by AH-Software Co. Ltd., and was released as an AI voice database for Synthesizer V Studio 2 in March 2025 (along with an AI voice database compatible with the older Synthesizer V Studio engine). He was initially released as one of AH-Software's three debut voicebanks for the VOCALOID2 engine (along with miki and Kaai Yuki) in December 2009; he was updated to VOCALOID4 in October 2015 and received two voicebanks.[1]
He is voiced by Japanese singer Kiyoshi Hiyama.
Concept[]
Hiyama Kiyoteru and Kaai Yuki were conceived as a "teacher" and "student" pair when initially released for VOCALOID.
Etymology[]
His surname "Hiyama" seems to be taken from his provider's name ("Kiyoshi Hiyama"). His Ice Mountain name of "Ice Teru" is a play on words; "Hiyama" (氷山) means "ice mountain."
Appearance[]
INFORMATION PENDING
Synthesizer V 2 AI Hiyama Kiyoteru was illustrated by Umetani Atarō, who also illustrated his designs for VOCALOID2 and VOCALOID4.
Official profile[]
Kiyoteru is a teacher who participates in a rock band called "ICE MOUNTAIN" on weekends, with the stage name "Ice Mountain Teru." According to the book, the default configuration for his VOCALOID2 software package happens to be Kiyoteru's vocals as a rookie singer. He is also said to be good at mathematics. The book also reveals that he was raised by Kiyoshi, a catholic priest who adopted him.[2]
His favorite microphones were listed:
- BEHRINGER Ultravoice XM8500 (during his junior high and high school years)
- SHURE SM58 (college years)
- SHURE Beta 58A / RODE NT1-A (current favorite)
Although he's described as a good-natured, a bit shy and friendly individual, he assumes a more daring and cool personality when he removes his glasses. This was suggested on some of the early promotional arts, and later confirmed within the book.
Relations[]
- Kaai Yuki - Student.
- ICE MOUNTAIN - Band.
- Kiyoshi - Foster father.
- Minase Kou - Fellow teacher.
Voice Libraries[]
- Hiyama Kiyoteru (VOCALOID2), December 4, 2009
- Hiyama Kiyoteru V4: Natural & Rock (VOCALOID4), October 29, 2015
- Hiyama Kiyoteru AI 2 (Synthesizer V Studio); March 21, 2025
- Hiyama Kiyoteru AI 2 (Synthesizer V Studio 2); March 21, 2025
Additional Information[]
Marketing[]
Kiyoteru, along with miki and Kaai Yuki, was introduced to expand the selection of VOCALOIDs, giving producers more choices.[3]
Until May 2011, all AH-Software VOCALOIDs were banned from KARENT.
Reputation[]
- One of the first three AH-Software VOCALOIDs.
- First male AH-Software VOCALOID.
- First VOCALOID mascot that is a member of a fictional band.
- First male VOCALOID to also become a Synthesizer V.
References[]
External links[]
The official website for ICE MOUNTAIN(now defunct)- Character homepage