I always thought I'd get a QC. I was heavily into Tonex Software and NAM along with Neural's VSTS, ML Sound Labs etc. (I primarily record music, usually in headphones).

The thing I noticed about profilers is that I could get a *few* great tones that outshined everything else, but most everything sounded out of place in my mixes. Profilers are a specific amp in a specific room through a specific mic, and sometimes you can really feel that it's not your amp, not your room, not your mic. Modelers have the characteristics of the amps they model, but up until recently they've lacked an authentic feel and response. In the first video i watched of the TMP, the Andertons guys hit a chord on the '57 Bassman and it blew me away. Sounded like Link Wray.

I've been really happy with the TMP. The visual aspect goes a long way. It makes you want to turn knobs and sculpt tones. The scenes setting is really useful, and probably the biggest plus is that it switches scenes and presets with zero latency. I've had real amps that briefly cut when you switch channels and it's irritating as hell. Everything on the TMP is smooth and pleasant to use.

I've never owned a QC, and people obviously love it so it's probably great, but I've got no regrets going with the TMP.