Were you using KiCad?
I loved how simple it was to learn to use but the symbol/footprint libraries seemed crazily complex to manage and find a set of things that would do what I wanted - for instance I couldn’t find a footprint for jfets that would let me do through hole or smd like you have
Not yet, the expression pedal I’ve got doesn’t work in the h9 - I was keeping the app open and simulating using it- I like the idea of a harmony thing in the pitch factor and pedal change from major to minor scale or something
I agree, I personally don't get why a digital capture of a specific amp you own is so much better than a digital capture of a specific amp that Line6 or whoever own.
I guess the obvious "standards" you see would be...
VT bass
Sansamp
Tonehammer
EBS microbass (maybe not as valvey)
Ampeg SGT
the trick is you learn to set it up for your sound - then send your DI signal to FOH from it, and use the amp as a stage monitor. Depending on the amp your stage sound might still sound like rubber bands and a tin can - but it doesn't matter as the FOH sound will be fine!
£2k is pretty good coin. My one thought is that buying secondhand at not stupid prices lets you buy try things without losing much money at all... and then lets you look at older basses that fit what you're after in your price bracket... a natural finish BB1200 for example, pre'92 streamer stage 1, and so on.