Can't hear the previous record

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Skrattmandel
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Can't hear the previous record

Post by Skrattmandel » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:09 pm

Hello! I've recently connected my key board to the computer, and everything works fine, exept for the fact that when I try to put one record "on top" of the other (excuse me for my bad english) like making pitches or whatever you call it. Yesterday I tried, but when I started the second record I could only hear what I was playing for the moment. When I later pressed "Play" I heard both. But I really need help, it's very hard to comp without hearing the instrument you are comping. Please, help me... :(

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Re: Can't hear the previous record

Post by waxcylinder » Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:07 pm

In 1.2.x go to Edit > Preferences > Audio I/O and check the box that says "Play other tracks while recording new one".

Or if you are using 1.3 (you don't say) Edit > Preferences > Recording and check "Software Playthrough ..."

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Re: Can't hear the previous record

Post by Skrattmandel » Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:12 pm

Thank you very much, that solved my problem :)

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