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I have had a look through the various tutorials but I can't actually find anywhere where it says you can play one track whilst recording another.

Please could you give me some pointers to the right place. I am sure it must be obvious but I can't see it.

I am a real novice at this so any replies please in 'idiot guide' format!

I want to record a guitar then I want to play the music back and then sing to the guitar track whilst recording the song.

Is this possible?

Can anyone help me with this?

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