Using shielded cords, connect the Effects Loop Send to the processor's input, and the
processor's output to the Effects Loop Return. Adjust the mixture of effect/non-effect
sounds at the signal processor, and set the levels at the amp and processor for lowest
distortion. If you use multiple signal processors, connect them in series (processor 1's
output to processor 2's input, etc.), and patch the Venus’s Send to the first processor's input
and the Venus's Return to the last processor's output. If the processor has stereo outputs,
you can connect one to the Effects Loop Return of a second amp.
Sending a direct signal to P.A. or recording gear
Using a shielded cord, connect the Venus 5's Line Out to the line input or channel input of
a mixer or recorder. (The signal comes from the amp's output stage, so all tone, distortion,
and overdrive characteristics are included.) You can use the Effects Loop Send jack instead
of the Line Out, too. Caution: Never use the speaker output. You will need to adjust the
equalization of the mixer carefully, as this sound differs greatly from a sound heard by a
microphone placed in front of a speaker cabinet. Using a "Cabinet Emulator" in the signal
path may be a good idea to try. Speakers act as giant filters, and as the signal from the Line
Out is full frequency, not affected by the mechanical-acoustic filter of a speaker, it will
have a lot more high frequencies present.
Care And Troubleshooting
Chances are, you bought your RIVERA amp to make your guitar sound great, not to
improve your skills with electronics. What we're saying is, "If something ever goes wrong
