Originally Posted by: renYou're never going to get the flexibility you get with a modeller from 'real kit' unless you have a huge amount of space and money. It is possible to dial in some amazing sounds with a POD / GT8 etc....

Yeah, that's the basic principal of digital effects processors. Offer an insane amount of gear in a much more affordable package.

I will say that if you have a tube amp that you like the tone of but want more flexability and effects options without spending a ton of money on a top notch processor... check out the Boss ME-50... gives you all their great stompboxes in a compact untit that's easy to use... it doesn't use a preamp so you can use your precious tube preamp to your hearts content... and still get the options of a multieffects board.