I guess an arranger could be useful to you then Rory. I understand the instant gratification factor very well, and I like to use mine when I practice or just want to jam.

I think the Tyros could be a good one for you. There is also the new Korg PA1x, which is the newest high end model from Korg. In their arranger lineup, it replaces the PA80.

What I like about the PA80 is the ability to deep edit patches, with as much editing capability as the average workstation. I don't know if this is of any importance to you, but the Tyros doesn't give as much latitude here. The PA series also allow the user to replace any preset style in the board, which adds more user slots and allows you to replace styles that you won't use. It also can do sampling, though I prefer using dedicated samplers. Some of the styles had a more "real" sound to them, but there are less fills per style, so there is a tradeoff.

I'm guessing the PA1x will have everything that the PA80 has, with an updated and improved soundset and several more options, including some I wouldn't likely use very much such as the built in TC works vocalizer, and the CD burner. Still, I'd be very tempted to replace my PA80 with the PA1x if I was going to use an arranger more. I can't recommend one over the other for someone else, but for me if I was going to spend the money, I'd give the PA1x a close look along with the Tyros.

Good Luck Rory

AJ