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I bought the SR-16 many years ago, it was a relatively new device at the time and internet shopping didn't really exist, so I had to buy it from an actual music shop. Hence the massively inflated price.

With regards to the piano lessons. I've never had piano lessons, the 80 lessons were bestowed upon my good friend Jonathan Coster. For a fully qualified, reputable piano teacher, this is the going rate. I feel that 10 an hour with the first lesson free is more than a fair price for learning how to program a synthesiser.

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Mark speaks the truth.. Our new drummer chris will use an electronic drum kit hooked via midi to Reason's ReDrum drum machine.

The SR-16 is of no use to me, and is for sale. I bought it for 200, but I'll sell it for 80.

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Korg MS2000, and Reason's subtractor and malstrom softsynths.

It's true to say that synths are all different, but with analog/virtual analog synths there are a lot of things that are the same.. the principles behind oscillators, lfo's, envelope generaters, filters, etc are pretty much the same from one synth to another. Although the interface may be slightly different, the course is also intended to illustrate the differences, and show students how to adapt their synth "skillset" from synth to synth. It's really not much of a consideration to be honest.

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Same thing goes for you guys as well then..

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I consider someone who is "good" at programming a synthesiser to be someone who can think of a sound in their head, and then make that sound using a synth. It is entirely possible to achieve this level of competance - I do it all the time. My primary goal as a synth teacher is to help others towards this particular echelon with a wide variety of synthesisers/effects.

Harry - it's good to hear that there are people out there making their own way. If you can persuade the government or your parents or whoever to fund your lessons, I would be pleased to help you. Even if you can't, you're still welcome to come along for the first free lesson.

Bryn - Again, I'd be happy to give you lessons to help you to be able to create the sounds you're looking for. If you want some free advice on what sort of synth to buy, I'd be happy to have a chat with you about it. Synths vary quite a lot from model to model.. if making your own sounds is appealing to you, you're best to go with a virtual analog synth, for example..

My number - 07779 151094

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In the same vein, you can buy "teach yourself guitar" books and so forth.. even books to teach you how to speak spanish or how quantum mechanics work. But there is genuine benefit to be had from having a dedicated teacher. I am simply offering a service to anyone who is interested.

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i thought it was rather funny myself. Personal opinion only' date=' but I consider synthesizers an area of experimentation anyway - there is no teaching. If you were offering piano/keyboard lessons, then fair enough. Are you offering an introduction to synth technology, i.e. MIDI, sound modules, synth software/hardware, etc.? If so, perhaps you should make that clearer.[/quote']

My apologies. I am offering my services as a guide to exploring the options that programming a virtual analog synthesiser presents. It is not my intention to tell people how to program, more to show them the way to creating their own sounds.

I also teach people how to use a sequencer, how to use a mixer, and some basic production skills. The course also covers samplers, drum machines, a variety of effect units, and covers both hardware and software synthesisers.

10 an hour is pretty reasonable imho - for a piano lesson from a qualified instructor I am informed the going rate is in the region of 80 an hour. In any event, if after the first lesson (which is free) you decide that it's not what you were hoping for, there is no obligation to continue the lessons.

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www.starfallonline.co.uk

The entire thing is controlled by a PHP-based graphical user interface.. an admin panel similar to what you'd find on a PHPBB board. No messy editing of html to change the content..

If you want us to make you a website with this feature, or modify an existing website to have the control panel installed, please e-mail luke@starfallonline.co.uk

That goes for all of you.

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Of course. Why, do you think that's expensive or cheap?

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Synthesiser lessons.

No experience necessary. All ages welcome. 10 an hour - first lesson free.

For further details or to book a lesson, call: 07779 151094.

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