Suffice it to say, all of the arranger keyboards have their strong areas. The original point our friend Donny was trying to make with this thread is that these instruments have more capabilities than a lot of folks use, or may even be aware of.

It does make me laugh (or cry) to see how some people are so convinced that their brand of choice is the only brand that should be considered and that all other brands pale in comparison. The fact is, ALL arranger keyboards do the same thing; you play a chord, they play a background. Each brand has some unique features that aren't found on other brands, but that doesn't mean that the same result can't be accomplished by other means on the other brand. Just a different way of accomplishing the same thing. Naturally once you are familiar with one way, it is easiest to stick with that way of doing things. The downside is you may miss some other very cool features that another brand offers because you won't allow yourself to be open to anything but what you had originally chosen. Just my opinion.

[This message has been edited by WDMcM (edited 11-11-2010).]