Good article Ian. I read it some time ago when it was first published and agree wholeheartedly with the contents.
I'm not going to jump into the arranger v/s workstation foray, though. For me, and for my uses, the arranger is the most versatile piece of musical equipment I've ever come across. I'm confident others will like the workstation better.
Good Luck on your decision,
Gary
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