I only use my POD 2.0 (it is actually a 1 with the 2.0 chip) to record with but the MIDI in and out is a pain most of the time to do tone stuff. I have finally gotten close to the tones I want for certain things (mostly metal but I am missing a presence) but want to know what I am missing in the HD version. And since mine is at least 15 years old it may be time to upgrade but I also have other things on my list to purchase so I don't want to drop the dough if it's not much of an update.