Originally posted by Dnj:
Isnt it bad enough us arranger players are already lumped into the "FAKING PLAYERS CLUB" because of teh automated styles and now instead of going away from that arpeggiators are just another form of multi-pads and other camoflauge smoke screens to use to make the audience THINK we're really playing all this stuff when in realty we aren't,
The arpeggiator is just another tool...and it can be used wisely and add to your performance, or be over-used and sound way too busy.
I like to spend time on my piano and just play without using accompaniments, but, for doing an arranger gig, I'm very comfortable with using styles.
Of course, jamming with a few friends is always a nice way to balance things, whether in combination with the arranger, or just playing without accompaniments..
The arpeggiator was used in a lot of music in the 70's and 80's and it's nice to have access to one when recreating tunes from that era.
To me, the arranger itself, is just another tool in the tool kit for keyboard players.
Ian
[This message has been edited by ianmcnll (edited 06-11-2010).]
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