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Chapter 13—Onboard Effects
03D—Owner’s Manual
Effects Returns Dynamics Processors
Each effects return features a stereo dynamics processor. See Dynamics Processors on
page 143 for more information.
Muting Effects Returns
Effects returns can be muted using the EFFECT RETURN [ON] button. This
button contains an indicator that lights up when an effect return is on.
1. Use the EFFECT RETURN [SEL] button to select either EFFECT RETURN 1
or EFFECT RETURN 2.
The two LED indicators above the [SEL] button indicate which effect return is selected.
2. Press the [ON] button.
The selected effect return is muted. Press the [ON] button again to unmute the effect
return.
The EFFECT RETURN [ON] button is not affected by the Mixing Layer setting.
When the [SOLO] function is on, the EFFECT RETURN [ON] buttons work as a solo
button, not a mute button.
Setting Effects Returns Levels
The effects return level is controlled using the EFFECT RETURN fader.
1.Use the EFFECT RETURN [SEL] button to select either EFFECT
RETURN 1 or EFFECT RETURN 2.
The two LED indicators above the [SEL] button indicate which effect return
is selected.
2.Use the EFFECT RETURN fader adjust the level of the selected
return.
Pan, Balance & Routing
The stereo effects return signals can be routed to buses 1 to 4 and the Stereo bus. They
can be balanced and panned. Pan can be used to adjust the width of the stereo effects
return signals. Pan, balance, and routing settings are made on the Pan/Route page. See
Stereo Pan, Balance & Routing on page 59 for more information.
Aux sends
The effects return signals can be sent to aux sends 1 to 4. Effects return signals cannot
sent to the Effects buses, as this would create a loop. See Aux Sends on page 89 for more
information.
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