Squeak,

I think you make valid points about the arps, but my point is that I would only be interested if they were an add on feature and not a replacement for the multipads.

I don't know anyone who likes to tweak or experiment any more than I do. It's just that playing in solo a live setting is not always the most opportune time to do it. There is simply too much other stuff to focus on when I use my arranger in that way.

Perhaps there IS a different mentality and approach between using an arranger and a synth. As much as I like playing the arrangers I have, they still aren't going to be my only ( or even first ) choice when I'm laying down tracks in the studio. There are other tools that are better suited for at least some aspects of it. If I can't get a real drummer in here, for example, I use Jamstix and BFD as opposed to an arranger ( or my Motif ES ) to try and get as close as possible.

That said, I think the arrangers I have make for a great starting point and at times will produce some very useable stuff in the studio as well. Aside from that, and probably most important at this stage of my life, they are fun to play, whether I'm playing for other folks or not.

AJ



[This message has been edited by Bluezplayer (edited 08-27-2006).]