I agree with you as I have just picked one up as well atfer mulling it over for a long time. But very pleased I did. With very little experience, last night I managed to crate one patch wet/dry patch and another to use 4cm through my HnK Tubemeister. it is VERY intuitive though there are a few trcick to learn. Like how to make the params selectable by snapshot which needs you to PUSH and turn!! That took a few goes and a search lol.
But the more you look, the more power and tweakability you find.
Can sound rough but can sound FANTASTIC!! Its up to you ;-)