I concur with SK880's thoughts.

Though I don't create my midi sequences totally from scratch, (I record mine on the onboard sequencer, utilizing the styles in the kb) I rarely (if ever) utilize or perform along to commercially produced midi sequences, because even the best ones always end up sounding too canned (and predictable) for my tastes. The MAIN attraction for me to arranger keyboards is its ability 'to follow' your playing moods and spontaneous chord changes (and chord substutions) as well as taking an extra chorus, modulating to another key if the mood strikes, etc. The ability to do these things on the performance fly makes all the difference between a predictable (boring?) performance and one filled with energy & spontaneity resulting in a more satisfying & memorable performance for both you and the audience, keeping them coming back for more. Though I realize some of you rely heavily on performing with midi sequences (and that's ok I suppose), I urge everyone to learn to perform as much as possible in arranger keyboard mode, or at least create your own custom arranger kb sequences to play along with. I 'don't want' my songs to sound exactly like the record (karaoke ) , and my audiences don't either. Sorry if I sound preachy here, but this issue sits close to my heart. - Scott