I'm very not so tech guy, so my music gear is "well" bass, treble, gain and tone on my amps. My most expensive amp is an Aria Pro AG-5m. I bought that for my classical guitar to play at the stream we have behind the house at night while fishing.

I don't have any pedals. Use to. But I mentioned around Christmas time I wanted to buy a wah wah, sad to say that didn't happen.

I've got a computer, a Fujitsu Lifebook ah56/c  and a Shure 58 mic.

Very down to the "that's all I really need".  

OK, my heading here was about tech and how now its our keeper.  I'll explain, I use Reaper to record my music clips and on that I use VST's.  That tech gave an open door to exploration of mindful and endless musical expression I feel.

So, am I addicted to tech when it comes to making music?  I hope not, but I got to say, its totally cool.