John, still not quite sure why the chip on the shoulder? No-one is saying anything bad about arrangers. Like I said, use them and love them myself. Do nearly 100% of everything I do on one...

Just trying to point out that there are as many things you CAN'T do on an arranger as you can't do with any other type of keyboard.

Just curious, John, but have you ever played keyboards in a band? Can you play the piano? Ever used your LH in a non-arranger role? If not, well, firstly, there's a LOT more than simple LH chords you can use that sucker for. You might cut a little slack for those who DID learn other techniques. And, if you did, then surely you DO understand what the tyranny of the LH input system does to your playing...?

No-one is putting it down (use it myself!), just pointing out there ARE compromises.

I've always felt, in a way, that playing the arranger is a bit like being a conductor. The only problem is that, although they SOUND like a great ensemble, they are dumb as two planks! Turn away from conducting to play your own instrument for ONE SECOND, and they completely lose their way!