I also agree with Chas...As for so called "upgrading"...it isn't always the upgrade we think we are getting...Personally when I have a tool that does what I want and need it to do.....I don't shop for another..

Another point...I cringe at being labeled an "arranger player"...not even close...I happen to use an arranger keyboard as my choice of tools...It happens to be the best instrument..second to none for any musician that is open minded to try one..

The same musicians that will get a drum machine, and splitable keyboard for bass and piano....Arranger keyboards do not mean you have to use all the style parts, pads, whistles and alarm clocks...Use what you need...you are still playing music your way...
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