Hi All,

Just wanted to share this thought with everyone.

Just a few years ago I always felt that arrangers were somewhat looked down upon. When talking to other musicians and they asked what kit I had, when I replied that I had a Technics KN or a Roland Arranger they seemed to sort of cringe. I got many comments about these instruments being "home keyboards" or pleasure instruments for the amateur. You never used to see any self respecting Pro play one of these things in a band and as for using them in a studio - that was a sin.

But it seems that in the past few years arrangers have made a huge leap into the "Pro" arena. They almost seem to be an extension (or alternative) to the workstation. They seem to have raised their credibility and profile to the point where it's now considered to be cool to own an arranger. By the looks of it they're starting to appear in studios and bands and now considered a true musicians tool to be used along side (or instead of) a Synth or workstation.

I think the manufacturers have done a marvelous job of rebranding these instruments and bridging the divide between the pro kit and home kit. It's great to see that arrangers now have the credit they deserve and that they are now considered as true pro pieces of kit.

Not sure if everyone would agree but I just wanted to share this thought with you all anyway.

David.