There's something I just don't seem to comprehend here. If you get a drummer, sax player, guitar player, flute player, fiddle player, and a singer, what in the hell do you need an arranger keyboard for. And, the way the proceeds will be split, maybe you'll have enough money to have that cosmetic surgery you've always wanted--
NOT.
One of the main reason I bought an arranger keyboard was I no longer needed the drummer, guitar player, bass player, fiddle player, etc. I no longer have to split the proceeds with anyone, I don't have to worry about who is gonna' show up on time, whether their equipment works, or any of the other problems associated with working with other performers.
Forget the drummer--he can't keep time worth a damned. Forget the bass player, sax player, fiddle player, guitar player, and singer, all of which claimed they didn't get enough money, and constantly wanted to mess with the mixer. Instead, learn to use the keyboard to its fullest extent and you'll book more jobs than you can handle, plus collect bigger paychecks. If someone wants to hire a three or four-piece band, send them to the bands that play loud and lousy.
Cheers,
Gary
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