You can use any external mixer with the new model, and some folks like the larger, flat pedestal unit because it sits well on a dolly and can stay there, in the case and still be functional. The new pedestal must be taken out of the case and expanded to operate. The extra floor space and smaller footprint ( in the car too ) was worth the extra for me, and I prefer the Tone match mixer to anything else I've used so far. Beautiful effects, guitar tuner .. mute buttons ... it's a beaut!
Oh yeah .... PHILLIES ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!!!
pretty soon, "08" will be just like "80"