Multi-effect pedals are a wonderful thing, but not everyone can afford them, and depending on how you play it might be more cost effective to buy individual pedals. I myself have a DOD FX-7 (a multi) and it works great but i never use half the effects it has. I personally don't believe in emulation of amps and speakers, it can't possibly be worth what it costs, and its all that fancy **** that makes most of those multiFX pedals so expensive (like the BOSS GT series which cost several hundred). If you're buying any kind of pedal I'd recommend DOD, particularly their Death Metal distortion, a suprisingly versatile distortion, and their multi's which can usually be found for a good price. Try to get one that has only the effects you want, or few as possible extras that you know you won't use, this will cut down on the price. If you're looking for used gear, check out www.UGBM.com, they have a good selection.