I've had the Korg AX3000G, Line 6 X3 Live, JM-4, and a Line 6 Bogner with built in effects. I have individual pedals which I DO like, but for the money, get on craigslist or Evil Bay and find a Digitech RP 500 used for around $150-175. Hands down the best tones and easiest operation of all of them. Online support is awesome with firmware upgrades and editing software updated often. The vacuum switches will be very durable and the chassis is made of Titanium or something real strong. Play it through the clean channel on your amp and just try to wipe the grin off your face when you dial up a vintage amp or "Hendrix" tone.