WOW! I've been using tube amps my whole life. Just got the FM9 this morning. Since the big artists have been seen with AXE-FX, I've always wanted to try it but of course there isn't really a buy and return policy. So when the FM9 was announced, it made more sense for me with the controls and price. This unit is everything I could ever ask for and more. it's so easy to use and it actually sounds like my amps when i record. I like the colors on the buttons and the reverb sounds are so huge! In particular, the FAS amps are really good. Like I can't stop playing with a few of them! This unit is KILLER!