I see things differently. I know a lot of keyboard players who would never mix their computers with their boards. Some see the onboard sequencing gear as their only means to saving or playing work. I agree that sequencing on the computer with a sequencing program is usually easier and better, that's not what the market bears out. Today's arranger keyboards are the way they are because they have slowly evolved from the old organ+rhythm box technology of 30 years ago.

I think what we all want is a DIFFERENT type of arranger - not an at-home entertainment system. So why don't we design one. We can input our ideas and maybe someone (or more) in the group can give us a visual.

I want Roland's VK8 and Vari-Os technology and Kurzweil sound banks.
I want the ability to quickly and easily adjust volume/on/off of all arranger functions.
I want a loop sequencer.
I want a sequencer where I can see and adjust what channels are active, what instrument is playing and the volume for each.
I want something with 76 keys, but I'll settle for 61.
Speakers are nice, but optional for me.
Let's keep weight under 40lbs.

That's all for now.

Hey Diki - look what this post has turned into. WoW!