Good points, Diki.

It's always great to have a "live" drummer and bass player....when you can find them.

Unfortunately that's not always the case, and when the next best thing is using an arranger for those parts, then that's what you have to do.

I like playing piano and my new Yamaha KX8 lets me do LH bass as well, so most times I only use arranger drums.

And yes, it shouldn't be all about money, but unfortunately, it has to be that way if we want to make a living at what we love....it's okay if I'm living off a retirement fund, or I'm wealthy through inheritance, but in reality, I'm not, so I gig the ways that make me happy AND make me money.

Ian