I think a more radical approach is needed. Namely, the combination of styles -- such as the many good ones that currently exist -- with Karma-type functions that will modify the styles in real time. This should be able to be either under user control or take place automatically. That is, the style itself should contain the parameters that should be modified by the Karma like operators. I think this will revolutionize the arranger concept and market. It is interesting that the current arrangers do not even randomize the patterns within a style, but keep repeating the same patterns. Lowrey organs, since the MX1 and I believe even now, have style patterns that have several possible segments. The organ randomly chooses among the segments so that the style is never truly repetitive. I don't understand why Yamaha and the others don't do at least this. But as I said before, the combination of styles and Karma built into the current styles would make a big difference.

Sam