Originally posted by Fran Carango:
SMF playing can't match realtime arranger playing..."Hogwash".
Originally posted by Fran Carango:
One thing that really bugs me is when arranger players try to perform swing numbers, and they can't swing a tune to save their life.It makes the song so boring and amateur.
Ok Fran. Instead of continuing to argue, I have a better idea.

Because all my demo songs (.wma files) on my website were performed in 'arranger' mode, and I assume the demo songs on your website were produced utilizing 'SMF backing tracks' (right?), let's have our fellow SZ members listen to our respective demo songs and decide for themselves which method (SMF or 'arranger' mode) they prefer:
Fran Carango's Song Demos (utilizing SMF backing tracks) Scott Yee's Song Demos (Arranger Mode playing) Scott