HI Spalding

I have 1000s of sequence tracks (Not complete sequences) that I have played in and stored over the years, therefore to actually require something new is rare as I have done it all before. The part about the web etc. was that for new users you do not have to start everything from scratch (Which can be difficult when you are learning how to transfer what is in your head to the sequence) until you become more experienced.

When creating a sequence I either play or drag and drop what I want in the order that I want, and if necessary modify part of the sequence by using the punch in and out in overwrite mode. (All done using physical buttons on the controller) (The tracks are assigned to physical buttons on the controller)
Then I choose the sounds (Track by track) from lists and modify the parameters (Including any effects) using the rotary and sliders on the controller. (In real time without having to resort to menus or different screens)
All the tracks volume & pan are then assigned to the rotary and slider controls (A single button press) to get the balance ok.
Finally all the global effects are assigned to the rotary knobs and sliders (Again 1 button press) to finish off.
NOTE: During all this I have only used 1 screen and the real time controls, plus a few mouse clicks.

The file is then transferred to the mobile and plugged into the keyboard Midi, where I make the final adjustments (Using factory or user sounds if required) as the file is played, and then I save any changes required in pre-sets for live play. (I do not need any external memory as I have upped the default user pre-set number to 5000. (The total numbers that can be stored in the keyboard are only limited by disc size, so if I did want more pre-set slots it is easy to up the default number)

The above is why for creating original music the Workstation/DAW is spot on, and the arranger is not, (It does not have enough real time control forcing you to jump through hoops to get things done) l if on the other hand you want to create something of a specific genre then the arranger is better as the basis of what you want is probably already built in.

Bill