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Originally posted by cassp:
One thing to keep in mind is that many style are already tranferred/transposed into the other keyboard makes. For instance, many Roland G70 styles have been converted for use with the Yamaha PSR series. And many Yamaha styles have been edited to work with Korg and Roland. Additionally, most mid to upper level arrangers have the means to do this editing yourself, if you become so inclined.

Have you considered the possible use of software based arranging such as Band In A Box or One Man Band? There are a few others that permit you to pre-select chords and choose from a vast library of rhythms. The outlay for BIAB is reasonable and you have way more style to choose from than a hardware arranger.

Otherwise, watch out for those of us who proclaim that manufacturer A,B or C is the BEST. It's only the best if it is right for you. Lastly, you do not necessarily have to have the most expensive model to get all of the good arranger styles, just don't buy the entry model - you'lll be sorry.


So again, I find myself wondering if I could get any of the Yamaha praise and worship styles for the Korg PA800 or PA500. This for me, would be the best of both worlds--assuming the Yamahas styles sound "more live" on the Korg keyboard. (I kind of doubt that this would be the case, but then, even having those worship styles would make the Korg keyboards "a good thing" as far as I'm concerned.

Have I considered computer software arranger programs? Yes, but I don't like the idea of having to take the time to set up my music in advance on the computer. I guess I'm spoiled by my Yamaha DGX 300 in that regard--give me a chord chart and I'm good to go.



[This message has been edited by polarshift (edited 11-12-2008).]