Hi John

Nicely put, however!

I think you’re treading a little on dangerous water when saying there are only two or three worthwhile arranger manufactures out there. (Although I know what you are trying to say)

One thing you have missed though, is the accelerated pace that arranger owners are adding a second keyboard and pedals to their arrangers, (Yamaha users in particular) as users get bored with the repetitiveness of styles, and so now prefer to try and do their own thing.

As I see it, song styles are primarily for home users so as to give them an idea what to play and how to set the instrument up, very few pro users need them, as they can play in pretty much any style they want, (Or record their own Midi or audio backing for a specific song) and adapt styles on the fly to suit any song. (Remember audiences could recognise what a performer was playing long before styles (Auto accompaniment) came out)

Overall a very good and positive post, and look forward to more.

Regards

Bill