Vortex

[Squidlyguy@aol.com]

I've been thinking about buying a Vortex, but this particular one doesn't
have a foot controller.  Can anyone tell me if there are any other
footcontrollers that I can use with it other than the standard one - I 
don't
know if it's midi, or just a footswitch.  I wouldn't want to buy one if I
have to tweek with the knobs every time I want to change/morph between
effects.  Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.  Also, I'm a 
novice
looper, on the verge of getting a Digital pro, but I'd like to hear about 
the
satisfaction of other Vortex owners.  I get the impression that, if used
creatively, this unit greatly helps transform and personalize your loops, 
and
even becomes a vital part of many looper's sound.  I've always been amazed 
at
how David Torn has been able to transform many simple sounds into a huge
evolving soundscape, but am not sure how much of this spectaclar feat I can
attribute to a single device.

Thanks.

Brian <squidlyguy@aol.com>