Originally Posted By: ianmcnll
I really enjoy my arranger keyboard, Donny...I also work hard to individualize my performance, both in the way I create my own styles, and in the way I arrange my music (chord structure etc.).

Playing over a midi file is boring in my opinion...way too repetitive for my liking...I like being able to re-arrange on the fly which is why I prefer to use style backing instead of the whole she-bang being previously recorded (usually by someone else).

But, that's the beauty and versatility of the instrument...you can play either way.

I just like my way better, that's all.

Ian


Boring? I can't agree, a repetitive style yes thats boring for me,...many players don't have the talent to record songs track by track to sequence. Both ways have their strengths,.......but a style many times is too repetitive vs recording bass lines, horn stabs, breaks, fills, etc, the way the player wants it to sound in a song and they are both ok to a point,...... That's why I mix it up and utilize playing styles, smf, mp3, etc, and singing using ALL the tools offered to me to make music for a living...if your gonna sit home in your living room what does it matter then someones personal musical satisfaction right?.

enjoy what ever you play keys