Hi John: (bruno123)

Thanks for commenting on my thoughts. I visit this forum often but don't comment often since most of the "guys in the club" are real keyboard players/performers. I've owned three Arrangers since my introduction to them by a songwriting actor and friend several years ago.

I started with a Yamaha PSR-2000, briefly tried a Mini-Korg and eventually acquired a PSR-S910. I stuck with Yamaha because it makes collaboration easier (although I prefer writing songs on my own) and the learning curve with each new Yamaha model is not quite as steep for an old geezer like me.

I'll be looking in on you guys as often as time permits. Can't wait to get my hands on a PSR-S970 after it's replacement arrives. (I'm on a pretty severe budget... LOL!)

Before I forget, earlier this year I had an album's worth of my original songs demoed by a guy who uses Band-in-a-Box to produce affordable, high quality demos at affordable rates. I was blown away by his ability to produce, record and vocalize my songs.

One of my greatest weaknesses is my lack of serious vocal ability and so, it was good to hear how my songs sounded when "covered" by someone else. Although I am an ASCAP songwriter and publisher, I don't spend much time "pitching" my songs to the music business these days. I've always believed that a great song will practically "Sell itself" by going viral in today's media. (Obviously, I have not made it to that level!)

Regards, ----Dave Rice