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Hello - I've loved these boxes since they were first released. I'm running two pre-loop and two post-loop in my current setup. I can't imagine my setup without them. ------------------------------------------- Here's my take on the Boss VF-1 Standard Delays: Crisp and super clean. The roll-off feature really lends a cool analog feel to the repeats. RE-201 Sim: One of the best tape delay sims out there. Lots of control of the parameters. Lot of fun when tied to an expression pedal. Multi-Taps: 20 taps altogether! Capable of some insane reverse fx when carefully programmed. Reverbs: On the stale side for me. Even at 100% wet the verbs still sound bland. It takes two VF-1 units running in series to get the ultra-wet wash of verb I'm looking for. I usually add some slight overdrive or eq to dirty these patches up. If you're strictly into standard Room and Hall sounds you'll be satisfied. Amp Sims: Vox, Fender, Marshall, and Soldano models sound thick and heavy when set at moderate gain tones. I hate the HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW Gain presets. Once you tack on some EQ, these amp sims are great. I'm not a big high-gain fan so I rarely touch the Peavey and Boogie sims. StompBox sims: The OD-1 and Fuzz models are better than their stompbox counterparts. The DF-2 SuperFeedbacker and VB-2 Vibrato modes are worth the price alone. The Synth modes are fun but a little hard for me to find a solid use for. Compressor: Noisy. I never use it unless I actually want something hissy. Rotary: One of the best mid-priced rotary sims out there. Super flexible... Pitchshifting: Awful. Shrill and artificial to my ears. Can be convincing at super low mix levels. EQ: Precise and easy to work with. I use it on nearly every patch to warm things up. ------------------------------------------- Overall the VF-1 is an incredible box. It does impart a slight digital sheen to your sound which I'm constantly battling with EQ or mild amounts of overdrive. The layout and programming is really intuitive. Re-arranging the order of certain effects yields some cool and unexpected sounds and textures. Midi implementation is limited to four CCs but is well done. I rarely use the VF-1s by themselves and I always end up adding other rack devices to supplement the poor reverbs and pitch-shifting. Adam