If you have a vewlix cab w/ blaz in it, those are default square gates, square gates are always the default. If say you need to borrow a stick from someone, chances are they'll have the square gate. Personally, i've never tried an octo-gate, but i am way used to a square gate, and friends who i borrow a stick from have square gates as well. I guess it's just a matter of getting used to, I just like the default preference.