Already having an AdrenaLinn III in the chain has kept me from picking up a Modfactor. Now, if it was only built like a ModFactor. The sequencer can control most of its effects, with special emphasis on slicing patterns, filters, and the 'arpeggiator" (resonant flange 'pitches'). There is one user-programmable slot, and 3 x 20 patterns; geared for each major effect. A simple A-D envelope is available to each (of the 32) steps.
A ModFactor update might have to limit itself to a number of static patterns (much like the "grooves" in PitchFactor's Harpeggiator). I used to find slicer-type sequencing to be limiting. My first reaction was to surrender to the sequence, and adapt my technique to keep up with it. But there's a lot more creative leeway in it than that. With proper technique (adjusted to the sequence), it becomes more of a subtle overlay that binds everything together.
