Hey datacommando, how are you man?
Well, I used to record through USB using my Helix, my Helix LT and my old Axe FX II.
Now, with only HX Effects, I connect my vox amplug in the L out and straight to my audio interface then to Reaper. As simple as that.
Now, answering the questions, I would like to have some powered monitors with maybe 8' or 10' (just a matter of taste, but if there is a good one with small sub, it's ok). Don't really like the small speaker's sound. For the price, don't want t spend more than $22-250... I heard goos reviews on Alto speakers, but not very known here in Brazil.
Thanks a lot!