First Off I am an electrical engineer and i would make a tracking device for it so therefore if it was stolen I would be able to hunt them down like an animal. That proves how much I love this machinery and electronics. Not sure about editing. Manual is extensive and comprehensive. 7 Some noise is audible to my ear.
Effects are good as multiple pedals without the wires.
I would trust it with out a backup for gigs, even with clumsy roadies. I've never upgraded or dealt with the company except for mailings witch arive promptly. I had the Quad. Actually I wish I had 4 of them. I guess One could send bass through flange and guitar through Reverb, but if you and your friends are that hard-up for effects, I would suggest a second job.