this wouldnt be a problem unless i needed every single channel, which i do.
made a map of the connections, and as you can see, audio out and audio in are above each other. (right click - show image)

this means if theres no cable in one of the front jacks of that channel, the signal will go straight through.
obviously the solution for this is to constantly have one plugged in, but what if i accidently pulled it out?
it would just feedback it self. i know theres a lot of feedbacking going on with moogerfoogers, but making such a short loop doesnt seem safe.
edit:
this issue is solwed. i just flipped the patchbay, so the backs in the front and vice versa.