I understand your views, Chas, and respect them wholeheartedly. All I can say, is I'm glad I don't quite feel the same way.

I don't/wouldn't play my S910 in the manner of the demonstrator, even when I am demoing.

On a gig, I never use factory intros, nor do I use factory endings...in fact, I don't use factory styles per se...I edit and re-assemble styles to my own liking.

So, I make my own styles, write out my own arrangements of cover tunes(of all genres)and manage to achieve my own distinctive sound on an arranger.

Is my my audience hearing me?

I believe they are...I'm playing the melody, and I'm directing the band, "live", through my chord changes, and I am adding another part via my left hand...I'm playing.

I'm sure there are many other SZ forumites who do the same.

That's what makes arranger keyboards so darn cool!

Now, would I would go to listen to just any arranger player? I wouldn't go to see buddy in the video, but I have gone to hear a friend of mine play arranger at his local haunt.

He plays a lot like I do, and I enjoy listening to his arrangements, and his take on tunes, some of which are ones I play.

He packs the place, and I can say with all modesty, I do the same when and where I play.

I'm sorry you wouldn't be there, so I could send you down a beer, but I do have to say, my arranger gigs have been some of the most satisfying times I've played.

I enjoy playing in a group as well; probably just as much, but in a different sort of way...I enjoy the interaction...and, I play fairly often in this manner.

We must remember these are home keyboards, designed to make as much noise as possible with one finger chords, and flashy intros and endings....they are fun for most people.

But, some of us are brave and foolish enough to take them out, and make a living playing them.

Bottom line...I use an instrument that could be a sin to the purist, but it is me I am trying to please, not the purist. I make no apologies. Period.

I like, and understand your views, and I do agree with some of them, but, as you can see, not all of them.

I know you're not being a curmudgeon...you're too young for that , and I'm glad you brought up this topic...things are/were a little quiet without the D&D turbulence.

Ian