I agree with Jean that some songs don't sound right with automatic bass, and the alternative is to use on-bass and learn the proper inversions and roots. Sequencing the bass is perfectly viable, easier than practising the inversions etc required, why not? Only a purist would object, and why is a purist playing an auto general arranger?

But I also agree with Bud that a clever and interesting backing can fool the unwary listener, where perhaps it can mask the auto bass and still provide a perfectly acceptable performance for the majority of listeners. Again, a purist may object, but the same argument.

It's all down to personal taste - let's drink to personal taste!