Even if all you do is type in the chords, i think it could be a tad arrogant to say it is not of value, or would, could or should be looked down on. (not calling Bob arrogant by the way, but talking about the concept) One still has to know what chords to type in. Plus you have to mix it and master it, effects, panning and such or it will sound rather dull.

We could get into what is an instrument, midi , guitar, vocal, keys, wood, brass, etc. There were heated debates over at Acid Planet over whether loop built music was music or not. Someone had to chose loops that worked well, and then put then together properly, and mix and master the end result.

If you type in the chords, and select a style, and do nothing but sing a track over it, are you not a musician? Is not a voice one of the worlds finest instruments, and one of the hardest to master?

If one who programs a synth not a musician as well!

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