With dual mic and dual instrument inputs, he can sing and play at the same time for some multi-track recording, but the Toneport's real strength comes from its included software that models different mic, instrument and amp types to create a whole new sound from the low-cost setup.
While this concept is certainly nothing new (peep the Amp or the Kenpo), Burton throws in Bluetooth support and a mic for your cellphone, a combo we've rarely seen (peep the mp3blue take).