This is a good topic, we've talked about this one quite a bit. I wonder if the arranger stereotype will ever fade.

However, Yamaha for example doesn't really help to improve that image in my opinion. Take the PSR-3000 for example. This is no beginner's arranger keyboard. It has too many functions and abilities that put it in the pro department, but for some odd reason Yamaha added the "Performance Assistance" feature to the PSR-3000. I think this feature should have been left off the PSR-3000. It in my opinion is a very TOY like feature and only gives a negative image to the upper end arrangers and those who own them and perform with them daily.

Squeak

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 12-21-2005).]