No MP-3's, no sequences, and I make the top money in this area. Work more than I'd really like to. But, that's my choice. I LIKE to play left handed bass, and have a base of enough people to keep me working who choose my style and comment negatively about the "recorded" backgrounds they say is being promoted as "live" music.

If what you do works, good for you! I just choose to do it my way, and I "ain't missing any meals", even though I need to.

I intentionally don't use sequences or MP-3's because, to me, that's not really playing. But, I don't think that going that route is wrong...it's just not for me.

The one good thing about getting old is that
you can be as stubborn and hard headed as hell and theire not much anyone can do about it.

Of course, a lot depends upon whether the venue is a music or entertainment one.

I play in restaurants and for corporate events...usually quiet management atended affairs. I'm not an entertainer at all. If I were, I'd probably change my approach and use whatever tools are available.

Whatever floats your boat...

Russ