Yes, ( Hotone ) Ampero is an in Asia based competitor of the line 6 Helix series which some of the User soundwise like more as the Helix.
The vst stomp seems to be a step behind the Ampero .
For side chaining I use the Sonitus compressor onboard Sonar nearly all the time- easy to handle .
For more colour the Waves SSL channel is an oldie but goldie and a good starting point.
The lead vocalist never got to number 3 because the Guitar Players Guitar took him out for trying to Bogart all The Beer .
Good point, but back to topic: