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I have a small effects board, consisting of tuner, EBS Compressor and Sansamp DI. I'd like to add a chorus, some kind of distortion/fuzz, later probably an envelope filter and an octaver.
I tried one, the effects and amp simulations sound quite usable on headphones but I had mixed feelings when I played it on an amp.
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For what you want to use it for, the B3 will do a great job.
Having used one live for the last few months, you're right to say that not all the FX translate that well once volumes are boosted - but obviously this can be the case for any pedals, and no multi FX is going to excel everywhere.
I regularly travel on tube to rehearsals, and it beats the weight of multiple pedals.