Hi John,

I strongly suspect there are two different scenarios going on here.

Many of the comments have been made on the scenario of 'Have keyboard-will travel-will play'. In which case, the subject of the use of sequencers, is probably being aimed at this particular scenario.

It appears to be overlooked, that many players use the sequencer to make 'COMPLETE RECORDINGS, for permanent storage, and possible onward transmission to CD. It follows therefore, that the theories and views that might be applicable to one scenario, may not be applicable to the other. !

The use of the sequencer for either of these scenarios, has surely nothing to do with the playing or imaginative skills of the player. Three Blind Mice can be interpreted and played in a myriad of styles, live or otherwise. But a full sequenced recording in it's own right, is a permanent record. Which might very well, just be one of these interpretations.

Just like written music, such an interpretation would be a permanent record, and not confused with a few moments of live 'creative playing at a gig.

Long live the sequencer, and all who sail in her. What a debt we owe to Technics.

Colin.