Nigel,

I completely agree with you. Why MI manufacturers don't have onboard sequencers that match their computer counterparts is beyond me. It's not like the program would take up much memory so clearly that's not the reasoning for the lack of incorporation. My main beef with most arrangers and workstations is that the manufacturers tout them as "all in one solutions" which isn't the case. How am I supposed to compose, record, and mix within the unit if I don't even have a decent sequencer or recording software built in? If I wanted to hook the arranger/workstation up to my computer I wouldn't have bought the damned thing in the first place. There are many sound modules and synths I can buy to do that for a lot less money.

Wersi has used Cubase as the included sequencing software since the inception of OAS so there's no need for me to use a computer, its all in there. They have also included their own custom sequencing software in OAS 7 which allows the user to do extensive style editing, sequencing, and audio recording. Every manufacturer should offer this type of sequencer in their systems.