Brian, recording the arrangement is as simple as pushing the record button in the recorder section of the panel..from there recording will start when you start playing the arranger, it will also record all your realtime parts as well.. To use the 16 track sequencer, push TOOLS button and then select sequencer.. You can now edit the arrangement you just recorded or start from scratch. It is easier to edit after you record an arrangement, especially the drums.. The sequencer is very complex[a good thing], and I would suggest you read the manual, it would be to lenghtly for me to detail here[ I type with two fingers]...The G1000 is a great tool for sequencing..Fran