Most pros dont know half of what an arranger is capable of or they would most likely own one.
You are right on the money...the sequencer on good arrangers is more than capable to finish the task...There is no better all around instrument than a top model arranger keyboard...Features and sound wise, they take no backseat to any workstation only keyboard...
And I agree it takes a skill level to make useable sequences on a workstation...and if you have that skill...you can do it on an arranger with better results...and less time spent on repetive sequencing (drums etc)...The variety and ease of insert effects on the arranger is another advantage....Pros that put their noses in the air when they see an arranger...are the "biggest losers"...
Another point arppegiators do not compare to multiple tracks within an arranger style..they are completely different...
Well said, Fran....we don't
always agree, but we do in this regard.
And you are spot on when you say,
"Pros that put their noses in the air when they see an arranger...are the "biggest losers". I can accomplish
far more with an arranger than I could with a workstation (which I've used extensively) and in less than
half the time.
And in "live " play...there's nothing that will touch a TOTL/MOTL arranger for pure ease of use and great results...and all one has to do is read the posts/threads on this
General Arranger Forum (it's not a Workstation forum) to see how many ways it can be used and in so many varied situations.
Long Live The Arranger! 
Ian
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