TC should put in a software patch that detects how fast the knobs are being turned and scroll the values accordingly. Editing patches is quite easy but you need the manual for the first few tries and then it becomes second nature. Manual is adequate. My box has version 2.0 which basically adds 200 more factory patches, for a total of 400 presets. No noise at all.
Effects are very cool.
If your style involves both Hard and soft stuff you will exploit Fireworx's potential to the fullest and are going to love this unit. The Fireworx can create in your face special effects to creamy lite effects. I am a guitarist and was looking to add special effects and textures to my songs and this thing does it beautifully. Ampeg 4 X12's. There was Hype about the pitch shifter.