Adding tracks

Hi!
Just downloaded Garageband '11 upgrade from iTunes store. However, when I go to create a new project it doesn't allow me to add any new tracks. Also when creating a "guitar track" it doesn't recognize sound (coming from m-audio fast track usb). My older files work fine, however, I can't add new tracks to those either. any help is greatly appreciated. thanks!
Any solutions?

tracho wrote:
a new project it doesn't allow me to add any new tracks.
the first things to try for "oddball" problems:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#oddballprobs
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)
tracho wrote:
when creating a "guitar track" it doesn't recognize sound (coming from m-audio fast track usb).
make sure the correct input source is selected in Track "i"nfo (click the "edit" button, then click the amp)

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jfgvui wrote:
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You got the correct answer! I meant to click "Correct" answer to give you the points but I clicked "Helpful" instead because I'm new to the interface and I'm really tired.
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