Setup for using Logic/guitar in a live setting?

I would like to try using Logic on stage with my guitar (for effects, amp simulations, etc). How exactly would this be set up? I am using a MOTU Traveler. Would I simply just connect the main outs of the MOTU to my amp imputs (I have two guitar amps), or is there another way? Also, does anyone have experience with a live set-up (guitarists or others) and have any recommendations? Thanks for the help.

there is a slight latency that is somewhat of a pain when simply multi-tracking in logic (without direct monitoring), but might be unbearable in a live situation, especially when playing clean... depends on what effects.
IF the MOTU via firewire has too much latency, IF you are using a new MacBook or MacBook pro with optical input/outputs you might be best simply A/D'ing the amp's line out and then D/A'in the digital output... this way you are accessing core audio intefaces that are native PCI-e or better yet, bridge level on the motherboard.

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