...which begs the question, 'unless you're a really accomplished keyboardist, how much of a return are you getting for dragging along a $2-4000.00 keyboard (assuming the focus of your act is the vocals). How much more money would that "good young talent" get if they were using arrangers instead of 'tracks', especially if the arrangers were being used mostly to play SMF's? Just asking; is all that 'latest/greatest' hi-tech gear for you or the audience? I don't know if I've ever seen a top-notch 'Pro' with gear that was under 5 years old; usually older. just sayin'.

chas