Newbie question: How do I set the input for a series of audio recordings to be different, if I only have a 2 channel interface?

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Newbie question: How do I set the input for a series of audio recordings to be different, if I only have a 2 channel interface?

I am using a 2 channel interface (Apogee Duet) and I can record a voice and guitar track fine. My question is how do I record a third audio track after the fact? It seems when I attempt to record an additional track, say bass for example, Logic treats it as though it is on input 1 or 2 (which hardware wise it is of course) and merges them in a sense. I don't know how to make it a seperate independant track, despite the fact that it was recorded through an input that I also used to record something else on a diferent track.

Thanks in advance, I very much appreciate any help.

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 8:52 PM

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May 1, 2012 5:10 AM in response to Dan K

When recording your new audio track have you a) created a new audio track in the arrange b) selected that audio track in the arrange (highlighted it) and c) if it is a track from an audio microphone are you doing it with headphones on?

Your merging problem sounds very odd and forgive me if my question is a bit patronising but I am taking this back to the VERY basics.

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May 2, 2012 10:09 AM in response to Joe Adhemar1

Thanks for the response. I know it sounds ridiculously basic. Yes I am creating a new track and selecting it. The third track appears in the arrange window, but changes to, for example, the third track affect the 1st. Doesn't matter if it's a 1/4 inch guitar or XLR mic. Yes I'm listening to the headphone output from the Duet.

I think the fundamental problem is my not understanding something about mono/stereo, or prehaps input and output settings. I just can't seem to find the appropriate controls/settings.

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