This pedal is great for carrying around with a small 100 watt tube amp and setting up in small corners, like in bars and coffee houses. It allows for a broad sonic spectrum, however, it'll take a couple of days of experimenting with the different setting and a note book to record the settings (I just draw pictures). It took myself another week to get aquainted with the optional FS3X footswitch. The EX-7 has a steep learning curve but once I got over the hump it gave me the ability to really spice up the "old standards" and loose myself in some good ole Buddy Miles.