I started as an organ player, and moved on to synths in the late 70's. I too had the early Casio and Yamaha keys. I had an early Technics model in the late 80's and thought it was pretty cool. The arranger section sounded better than anything I had played to that point. I never realized how far arrangers had come though 'til about 5 years ago when I started playing a PSR530 that I saw at a Circuit City. I was instantly hooked.
Arrangers assist me in creating music of my own design, and / or playing along to current / older favorites. They also allow me to perform a host of songs live with just a guitarist / vocalist or without anyone else at all. My arrangers have allowed me to practice with a "band" at any time I want to do so, which in turn has sharpened my skills.

AJ

[This message has been edited by Bluezplayer (edited 05-13-2003).]