Originally posted by DonM:
Alex, I think you misread the topic. It was internal sequencer, not speakers.
But while we're on the subject, I totally agree with you. I think a 76 key arranger with speakers would be a good seller, providing it didn't get TOO heavy.
DonM
Don,
You are absolutely correct. That's what I get for referring to people with less than perfect vision as "old fogies".
Poetic justice, I guess.

To address the topic of the post - I never use the sequencer during performances. Sometimes I will download a song to hear what it sounds like during practice. However, I have now found a better way: I purchased MidiNotator, which will now automatically open any MIDI file I double-click. This way, if I need to I should be able to print the melody track and keep it for future reference.
I would venture to guess that most people who play MIDI files on the job are already using the computer for this task. I suppose it is nice to be able to record a song you are playing, but IMHO, editing capabilities in the keyboard sequencer are not mandatory at all.
Regards,
Alex