Hi, I always use the 11R connected to PA console directly.
I use mostly internal effects but when I have to add some, I use the FX loop. It is mostly a Eventide H9 for the chorus. So my guitar is also directly connected to the 11R.
I have pretty good tones with that.

Bzek.
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