yes, Ian, thanks!
by loop I just meant recording a 4-8 bar "song" and then designating it to repeat over and over. that I think is possible on the Yamaha arranger sequencer. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to generate my own bass part, for example. or be stuck using a guitar comping pattern in "Quick Record."

I just watched some video on the 950 and it does seem like Yamaha has stepped up the game in terms of sound....

thanks for your help!
TM