Although it is a "piece" of hardware, the device is actually a plugin and I use it integrated with Studio One 6. The installation is simple, the required power over USB is minimal (it is connected in the common USB Hub together with 11 other studio devices!), the software panel is excellently and transparently done, integration into DAW, Mac, PC smooth and without any problem, using the DVR250-DT hardware device on the studio desk is a practical & simple management solution. I haven't had the chance to use the "original" EMT 250 device, so I can't compare it, but the TC Electronic DVR250-DT sounds fantastic (I love the vintage reverb sound!). In my opinion, every studio should have this. There are several vendors that deliver plugins that emulate the EMT 250, but all of them are only software solutions controlled via a mouse or specific controllers, which makes them relatively impractical - DVR250-DT is an absolutely better and more functional solution. Five stars fully deserved...