I didn't see the words "hate arrangers" in my post, nor in any of the others.

However, I still stand by my above post in that the arranger's biggest and most vocal critics appear to be those who have never uploaded (or quite likely, never have played) a piece of music using live style play, which is what makes the arranger so unique compared to workstations and other keyboard setups.

Let's face it, some people just don't (or can't) use style play; perhaps it's too difficult for them to make the adjustments in their playing technique, or they just don't want to use it for other reasons.

Different strokes.

Nevertheless, those of us who can make the adjustments and can embrace (and exploit) such a powerful (and unique ) music system will continue to reap the benefits...and continue to enjoy all the fun an arranger can provide.

This is an Arranger Keyboard forum, after all.

Ian

PS...Fran, I used to play accordion too...it's a unique instrument that I feel is a close relative of the arranger...I had an old Salanti 120 bass that I wish i had never sold. They were the original portable OMB keyboards.