It's all down to what we each think is the ideal sound. Some like the raw and supposedly "live" sounding accompaniments...and others prefer more balanced, detailed and smoother styles.

The drums can be awesome, but unless the bass line and other parts kick just as good, you're stuck with a "Buddy Rich" arranger. Some people actually like them like that, I guess.

The audience would dance just as enthusiastically whether listening to a Roland, Yamaha,or Korg arranger being played by a competent player...they all have great drum kits...just a bit different.

Ultimately, it boils down to the player, or as one SZ'er says in his signature, "It's not the keyboard...it's the keyboardist".

I agree with him wholeheartedly.

Ian