Originally posted by cgiles:
Partly for the same reason I bought my Wii system, they're fun. But also as a musical sketch pad; a quick way to demo a tune or see how it would sound in a certain style. Heck, I even think that arranger drums are easier to use than a drum machine, and it's usually my first choice when putting down a quick and dirty rhythm track. This will change as soon as I get proficient enough to lay down a rhythm track with my new electronic drum kit (@ 2018 
).
chas
I also find an arranger great for quickly putting down ideas.
Arranger drums are easier than a drum machine or workstation, especially "live"...ask Diki.
My Yamaha boss and I were using one for doing demo songs for a pal of ours, who used to send tunes to Nashville as "fillers" for country performers to use to fill up album space, but he (the pal) passed away just before Christmas.
We could do two or three songs in an afternoon, of very good quality...used the arranger for drums and bass and some piano, organ and strings...especially bass, as it is mostly pretty simple.
I'm still not gigging...don't feel like it yet...kind of a slump...it will pass, I've had them before, and it is actually good to have the winter off, as it isn't too pleasant hauling gear with slippery sidewalks and steps...and unpredictable weather, especially here on the coast.
Minus 15 today...beautiful...might not even need a jacket.
Ian
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