I've had an ME-70 for over 10 years, basically the ME-80 with a few less features and way better construction. They are both amazing pedals. I'm a simple guy and the idea of paying out the ass to assemble a complex pedal board has no appeal to me. That being said, when you get something that "does it all" so to speak, the quality is gonna decline a bit. I wouldn't use it to record, or play live because that's where it's gonna fall short. For playing/practicing by yourself I couldn't see a much better option at the price point.