MC, when I first joined this forum I was lugging around a pair of arranger keyboards, a PSR-5700 and PSR-500. I later tried replacing the 5700 with a Roland G-800, both of which weighed about the same at approximately 50 pounds. This rig was set up on a three-tier Ultimate stand that took 10 minutes to put together. It was a great rig, but my setup time was about 45 minutes back then.

The main reason I had a pair of keyboards was I figured that if one died, the other would serve as a backup, and there were some differences in styles, sound, etc.. After a couple years, and checking with dozens of other owners, arranger keyboard failures on the job are indeed rare. Additionally, I met up with DNJ, Uncle Dave, Fran and a few other guys that use a laptop for a backup system, which pretty much eliminated the second keyboard.

There are loads of third-party styles available for nearly all TOTL keyboards, which will provide a huge variety to your performances. Add to that a laptop filled with MP3s, some midi files and lyrics and you have all the backup you need. No need for anything else.

Good Luck,

Gary