Playing along with tracks - can't hear my guitar

[ptufel]

I've laid down some tracks, bass and drums, and I want to play along on my acoustic guitar. I set up my mic, check guitar levels, hit playback, hear the bass & drum tracks, but when I start playing along on my guitar it has no level (the track is record enabled). Any thoughts or suggestions? I've been having this problem for a long time...using Logic Pro 8.

 

Thanks

[David Nahmani]

And when Logic is stopped, can you hear the guitar just fine? What audio interface etc....? Please add your Logic version and system info to your signature: Read Me Before Posting - Forum Guidelines (#5)

[ptufel]

Thanks for your reply, I've checked guideline #5 and updated my profile/signature.

 

Yes, I can hear my guitar clearly with proper level when Logic is stopped. I'm using the Apogee Duet, I have a Power Mac G5, OS 10.4.11, and Logic 8.02

[David Nahmani]

If you're not recording, use the "I" button ( input monitor ).

[ptufel]

Thank you very much David! Your suggestion worked.

 

Somehow the Apple Training Series Logic Pro 8, Level 1 book--Chapter 2, Recording Audio, didn't say anything about hitting the "i" button to play along during playback. Go figure.

 

Thanks again,

 

Best,

Pete

[David Nahmani]

Somehow the Apple Training Series Logic Pro 8, Level 1 book--Chapter 2, Recording Audio, didn't say anything about hitting the "i" button to play along during playback. Go figure.

 

I wrote that book.

 

The reason I didn't talk about input monitoring is because you shouldn't need it in your situation. Make sure Options > Audio > Auto-Input Monitoring is on?