I'm not to savvy on all the latest Technology. But wouldn't having to switch to different settings for each different song ( with out a sound guy) be a pain in the ass?

To much down time for the guitarist to go over to the PC and point click etc? Same with an effects "box"? Or can you program both the PC and the effects (POD, GNX, Etc.) to stomp on certain channels and have your song settings pre-programmed?

If not, I would just use the old stomp boxes so your set will flow with out the constant interruption of having to change settings for each different song, sometimes you can loose an audience or the bands groove/vibe by too much down time between songs (either tuning or fiddling with crap).

I am planning on getting either a GNX or POD , when the budget allows (have to get the computer recording down first), these seem to be good tools for recording but Live (w/out a GTRsound tech like the pros) I do not see the "value" or reason to use live if you have a different setting for each song. but I see how it could work if you only had about 2-3 settings to switch to for your set list and you were able to transition to these settings with little down time.

Just curious.