Conversation so far:
What happened in 1981?
In early 1981, following the disbanding of Yes, Downes and Horn reconvened at Sarm East Studios to record The Buggles' second studio album.
what was their second album called?
Adventures in Modern Recording.
what were the highlights of adventures in modern recording?
Downes left the group on the day the recording of the album was meant to begin to help form Asia with Howe citing musical differences.

Question: did he have other reasons for leaving?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Downes have any reason for leaving other than to help form Asia with Howe?