I would bet most users of the fractal products actually use very little of the endless possibilities these products already have.. For example does one really need over 500 IRs and counting? How much time does one have to spend on auditioning all this stuff. What about just practicing or writing a new tune etc.? That being said, I will probably still get the FM9 as it combines more ft switch options in the same package without getting more external stuff. I currently have an FM3 which I may sell once the FM9 is in hand but I still don't use or tweak that much of what that product offers.