Another thing to consider in order to keep things simple and keep focussed on the playing aspect is to get good at lowering your guitar's volume knob to clean up your tone. Many pros use this technique instead of switching channels or pedals in and out.
It can be challenging at first (like any new technique), but once you get comfortable with it, it can be very useful for making tone changes throughout a song.
Good luck with it!
Mike
Keep rockin!
Mike Olekshy
GT Guitar Coach