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minimized loop setup

So I'm thinking about deviating from my "maximum flexiblity, maximum
processing power" approach and create a looping setup which is (compared
to most of my setups) rather minimalistic (meaning a guitar or bass and
a small custom-built floor board) but, given the small size, quite
flexible and powerful. So here is my requirement spec:

Must have:
        * input for guitar or bass
        * amp/cabinet modeling or something that properly replaces this
        * wah, volume pedal
        * looper AND delay
        * possibility to do lots of weird things
        * easy to "play with"

Would be nice:
        * input of microphone signal possible

The setup should be installed on a board of a size...say...two FCB1010s
maximum (including power adapters etc.) for easy transportation in a
fitting case, and should not cost too much (this is not a very precise
requirement spec I'm afraid). It would also be cool to be able to reuse
some of my toys in the attic, although not really a requirement...


Here's some ideas I've come up with:

Processing: 
        * Korg KP2 - I already have it. I can play it with my toes
(tried that, it works). Could use it to control MIDI-controllable
devices
        * Clavia MicroModular - got to find some use for it if I decide
to get a G2 engine. This can do lots of really crazy things (including a
guitar synth), can be controlled by the KP2, and can even act as a drum
machine
        * Alesis Bitrman. Heard of so many people here who are using
it...
        * Something by ZVex...his things seem to be cool - what about
the Machine? Or the Octane?

Wah:
        * Any of you know the Ibanez WD10? This seems to be another one
of those digital modeling thingies. I had some time ago played with the
Boss VWah (or whatever) and did not like it. Is the WD10 any better?
        * An alternative would be the Wah Probe by ZVex. Any users here?
        * Or I could use the Bad Horsie II. This is not very flexible,
but very cool...

Amp modeling:
        * Behringer's X VAmp. Nice package for my application.
Relatively cheap. Are there any alternatives? (Korg Pandora series?)

Looping/Delay:
I believe I need two devices here, one of which could be my DL4,
although it takes up lots of real estate...devices I thought about:
        * Boss DD20
        * Boxx RC-20(XL)
        * Digitech Jamman
Both the RC-20 and the Jamman seem to be loopers "only", while the DD20
(and also the DL4) are delays with loop capabilities. I think about
combining one of each group...price-wise, the Jamman is cheaper than the
RC-20 (while the DD20 is still cheaper). Pros/Cons of RC-20 (XL) vs.
Jamman? Pros/Cons of DD20 vs. DL4?

So one possible signal chain might be:

(Guitar)->Machine->WD10->Jamman->XVamp=>MicroMod=>KP2=>(Volume
Pedal)=>DD20=>(Out)


Any thoughts about that? I've never created a setup of this kind
before...

        Rainer