Scott, you'd be surprised how many pro musicians who play synths (also own semi, and pro arrangers).. They're just too proud to admit it.

Pro synth players have know the abilities of the pro arrangers for years. I find that many I know are "closet case" arranger owners. Sure I'll go in and see a Motif, Triton, and Fantom, but there's usually an arranger hiding in there as well.

I can only assume it's the negative stereotype associated with the arrangers that has been present for years--Sadly a musician gets judged at times by the keyboard he's using rather than his chops. If they see speakers, or know it has styles--well you know how that story goes.

Squeak