It depends on what you need to some extent. For example, if you do not need distortion, there are plenty of other algorithms that will work. With PitchFuzz and some clever expression pedal mapping, you can dial in a spectrum of appropriate and useful sounds regardless of what type of amplification you are using. If you can get your guitar/bass/instrument tone from the amplification, then that is a better situation which frees up the H9 to do other things.
