Hi DanO1,
Yes, going stereo for arranger keyboard gigs, has become increasingly essential, especially in the last few years. Because we are in direct competition with live multi- piece bands now, stereo has become an important element in creating the surround sound realism of a "live" mulit-piece band.
Audiences now expect stereo surround sound, especially after the advent of DJ wedding entertainers (yikes, another competitor?, EEK!).

Scott
[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 11-28-2000).]