I always use a 2nd keyboard when playing an arranger, for intro's
and bass lines with the left hand. this is particularly useful for tunes with walking bass lines where you need to walk up to a chord and need to do it before the arranger can figure out where you're going.

I use a variety of 2nd boards; mostly pianos or synths with a really good bass setting and a good piano setting.

I particularly like to use this 2nd board for intros and endings.

This kind of takes a little of the automation factor out of the mix.


It's a natural for an old B-3 dude. In fact, the bottom keyboard is often not an arranger but an XB-2.


R.