Good report, Fran, and it sounds pretty much what I've been hearing from other satisfied users/owners.

If I was to ever use such an instrument, I'm afraid I'd want it hooked up to a controller with standard sized keys...my thoughts would be a Yamaha P-95 (or even the new NP-31) digital piano.

My only other issue would be that I'd still need a double tier stand, with it's disadvantages (for me) of no place to put my music, except at a height that would be uncomfortable (not to mention more setup time)...that's where a module would work better for my way of doing things.

However, I think you (and Scott Yee) have summed it up quite well, in that the instrument is made for those ultra small gigs, or to play at a friend's house...and, in Donny's case, a great instrument for his needs as a combo DJ/keyboardist/singer.

My trip to the mainland got cancelled, so I'll have to wait another day to try the microArranger for myself...until then, I'll be interested in your further assessment.

Ian