Arrangers were a good way to get started for a man with talent. A talented OMB keeps trying to improve; different keyboards, mics, sounds, styles, and a bunch of other things.
After a while they become frustrated; the options are many, but most fall short – they want to sound better; they want to sound like the real thing, but cannot. They will always be the substitute.
I AM NOT PUTTING ARRANGER KEYBOARDS DOWN. I am talking about the talented OMB who is searching for his perfect wave. For me arranger keyboards are perfect – I was the leader of my (real) band for many years – now with my arranger keyboard I still a leader. PERFECT.
Good luck Squeak, go for it, John C.