User Manual

Controls & Connections
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Co n T r o l s & Co n n e C T i o n s
1
Guitar In – Plug your guitar in here. The Guitar input has dedicated Amp and
FX processing.
2
Mic In and Trim – Connect a microphone to this XLR input and use the Trim
knob to adjust its gain. The Mic input has its own independent EQ, Reverb, Delay and
Compressor FX processing.
3
Aux In – This 1/4-inch input can be used for a second guitar, mic or just about any
other audio source. You can choose whether this input gets processed and recorded with
the Guitar input or Mic input.
4
CD/MP3 – Plug in any audio source to jam with your favorite music or drum
machine. Use the device’s output control to adjust its volume. Note: Start with the volume
on your device at it’s lowest setting and bring it up to the volume you desire.
This input get mixed with the Mic input for recording, but without any processing.
5
Clip Light – This lights to say, “Whoa, Nelly! That’s too much input!” If the
Guitar and Aux inputs cause clipping, turn down the device that’s feeding your Spider
Jam. If the Mic input causes clipping, turn down the Mic Trim.
6
Amp Models – Spin this knob to select one of (12) Amp Models. All the guitar
tone and FX controls will automatically be set to sound great with that Amp Model, so you
can just play! When you turn this knob, the Display will briefly show the currently-loaded
Amp Model name, along with the current settings of the Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, and
Chan Vol knobs.