Most multi-effectors can use more than 5 effects simultaneously. but the X3 is three. You may feel a little bit insufficient. This product Engineered to screw into the gap of your existing pedal board. Therefore, the AC adapter is not included. Powered by one 9V battery. In addition, the Plethora X3 has no effects such as overdrive and distortion that are installed in common multi-effector products. Are these already have your favorite distortion pedals? in mind. No SEND RETRUN. Why not always connect Distortion or Overdrive to the X3 OUTPUT? This is the idea. The hands-on use of this multi-pedal is recommended to be used in the back of the series board and in a row of 3 TC space systems in a compact way.