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The good keyboard/arranger players really do not need stellar OTB styles. They have the knowledge and skills to make the styles their own and work for them on stage. If people are so dependent on OTB styles on an arranger then they probably are not as proficient on a keyboard as they claim to be. I know that may sound harsh but there is no other reason for the constant crying for perfect factory styles.
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Harsh??? Yeah that may be a little harsh, but I have to admit it also makes sense. That's why I've said that IMO some are "too reliant" on the perfect style. To be honest one of the negative stereotypes associated with arranger is due to the heavy reliance on the "preset" styles. Again I've heard many demos on this forum that were so clearly 95% preset style based, and the user playing overtop of it. Me I like to hear more of someone's "personal flavor" to the styles. Again just my opinion..... I also understand that many aren't into editing either, which is really IMO what arrangers are also designed for. It's again the "out of the box" experience here.

Squeak