use 2 mono 1/4" - 3/5mm cables L->L/R->R this will give you stereo
stereo cables are only used when a single output and input specifically state stereo
pro gear does not do this
most eurorack is pro gear
I'd also try bypassing the ciao! unless you have a compelling reason to use it - does it have a compressor in it? i can't remember
"some of the best base-level info to remember can be found in Jim's sigfile" @Lugia
Utility modules are the dull polish that makes the shiny modules actually shine!!!
sound sources < sound modifiers < modulation sources < utilities