The biggest benefit of multi is reprocessing and stacking.
Stack a bunch of singles, output to a couple of output pairs and, loop one pair back in for addition fx processing etc - which is why I want the aux busses back - makes a *huge* diference to the utility of multi-mode + i can then still use the inputs for a real external sound source as well.
For even more fun - enable a part for send to midi, and stack with another synth via an input patch stacking perf mode on the TI and a Motif ES paino. Send the whole lot to a compressor for a nice smooth blend.
In terms of how many parts - erm I find I have to be careful with part priorities right from the start - input patches seem to consume way more resources than I expected, either that or the effect of note stealing is at midi level rather than synth level - either way - the effect is a total shutdown of even a static input patch - so I allwas set them as the only high priority part.
Typically Ill end up with 3 or so parts max, where 1 is a midi send + audio input and the others are stacked (pad+arp for eg). That sounds very low, but then unison and fx abuse soon takes its toll. Past experience with other synths meant I never exoect to get 16 parts (nor could I expec to want to, unless using the TI as a drum & bass machine).
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