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Thanks to the recommendations of the HFC I purchased the Tech21 Screaming Blonde amp simulator pedal for a new project I was invited to join. It has proven to be a fantastic solution to the project's amp-free configuration requirement. I get workable tones, great response to dynamics, a quiet stage and my entire "rig" is a pedalboard. There I was, minding my own business (okay, who am I kidding? I was searching for new gear as always), and happened upon the DSM/Humboldt Simplifier X. We have a guy who regularly substitutes for us on Sundays that uses a Strymon Iridium as his amp "solution," and it sounds great. The Simplifier seems at least as good as the Iridium but with an order of magnitude greater routing and connectivity options (including, importantly, XLR-outs). Is anyone using any of the DSM/Humboldt Simplifier versions? I've watched several videos and just don't see a drawback. At $500 (with Sales Tax) I don't think it would necessarily be five times better than the Screaming Blonde but negating the absolute steal at which I was able to get the SB (thanks to the PSA on the HFC), I do see the possibility it would be twice as good(-ish).