Gary's post sums up how I feel about this.
Young guys will not always be young and young music will change too.
I agree with Diki's view that practise would vastly improve our performance but after saying that the board is not so important, he thinks that buying a ModX would be a good idea. I tthink that this is harking back to professionals looking down their nose at arranger boards.
A good arranger in the hands of a competent amateur can create amazing music and many, like myself, would not be seen dead playing most "modern music".
I have entertained for many years and sent most of my audiences home happy after a good night out and received more than a little praise so a workstation is neither needed or necessary.
Evenings at home can be whatever I wish with a bit of slow swing, catchy latin or romantic movie music.
I am 82 but if Yamaha introduce a Genos 2 or Korg make a style module, I will buy them and enjoy new sounds, new styles or whatever they offer.
In my view, arrangers will be alive as long as I am.