Comments from users of Rasika - Gaayaka

I have been receiving comments from users of Rasika-Gaayaka software. These were unsolicited and spontaneous. I have avoided putting them up in the website so long. I think it will only be fair if prospective users of the software see them. The comments are given below. The names of the users are not given to save privacey but the places where they live are shown. All these are in the form of emails, which have been preserved in my PC.

"You have done a great job for Carnatic music. Hope u you will be able to bring it to further heights."(user in Mumbai)

"Everything works perfectly and I am really delighted by the result. They are such great learning tools. With my best wishes and thanks."(user in France).

"I feel that you have a wonderful software and needs exposure" (user in USA)

"I am an afficianado of your musical software. I use it a lot to understand the structure of Carnatic Ragas" (user in Canada)

"i am not a musician but an avid lover of carnatic music. this package will help me study the science of music. it is like a gift from heavens" (user in middle east)

"i called you to congratulate you on your efforts in producing this remarkable software..." (user in USA )

"I was very impressed with your Rasika Gaayaka software for karnatic music". (from Bangalore)

"I would like to thank you for the priceless music software you have given to me." (user near Chennai)

"It is indeed a brilliant tool both for learning and composition " (user in UK)

"The programme seems interesting- but it is going to take lot of getting used to. I shall keep in touch & come back, if there is any problem. Congratulations on a good effort." (user in Hyderabad)
 (Yes - Gaayaka requires some efforts for using for original compositions. For that mattet Carnatic music itself requires lots of efforts to understand and sing !)

"Awesome!! Thank you so much. I am out of words. I have heard the kIrthanam before. I hope I can meet you some day and discuss Carnatic music with you."
(this comment is from a user in USA who requested gaayaka notation for a krithi in Revathi. This song has since been included in the 'More Notation Files' page)

"Hello, I have been enjoying your program.... great piece of work! Very clear and concise explanations." (a user in USA)

"Rasika module is very informative and well organized. The examples are really useful. I have started using Gaayaka module" (user in UK)

"I am amazed at the amount of information you have provided. With a few symbols you have given the flexibility to create complex gamakams. I am sure to improve my knowledge of raagams by going over the notes and listening to the phrases. In my opinion the software is worth far more than the price you have set." (user in Canada)

"I must tell you that I am more than impressed" (user in USA)

"I especially like listening to the phrases associated with each ragam. I think i'm going to learn a lot by the time i finish exploring your software." (user in Hyderabad)

"I received the software and I would just like to say it is very interesting." (user in USA)

"While the flute sound is perfect, the veena sound is not very close the actual instrument's sound. I guess you can only do that much with electronic sounds. Overall the software is VERY IMPRESSIVE and, DEFINITELY VERY USEFUL. Thank you very very much for developing it." (user in Singapore)
(The veena tone has been improved in the 3rd version and later - the quality is also dependent on the sound card and the amplifier)

"..we are able to learn the basics and appreciate the nuances of carnatic music. The features available are so helpful"(user in USA)

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