I bought a pretty basic "Janome" at Hancocks four years ago. On the front of the machine is a "slide" that controls the speed. It definitely isn't "top" of the line. It has zig zag and a few other stitches. I love this machine -- it's the only one I own so it definitely gets a work out. It has sold me on Janome so I am saving up to "upgrade" in the future.