Can't hear Midi Software Instrument & Audio won't record

I have used Logic in a basic way for years and have never had trouble but I reinstalled logic onto a new macbook and using a new interface.
On launching a new project, I selected software instrument, and chose a yamaha piano studio. I can see that the MIDI signal is being received in Logic and will record but I cannot hear any sound.
When audio track is selected, I can hear the sounds being picked up from the microphone in my headphones and can see it on logic...but when I try to record, no sound is recorded.
Is this to do with output settings?
I know its probably something very straightforward but I have been searching the forums for hours and can't seem to resolve.
Interface: PreSonus AUDIOBOX USB.
My keyboard (YAMAHA P-80) is connected correctly to the audiobox which in turn is connected to the computer.

macuser84 wrote:
Do I have to get a pre amp or something to boast the volume of the USB keyboard?
you're recording MIDI, not audio, you can't "pre-amp" the digital signal.
you can raise the instrument volume a bit more:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#midiinstrumentlouder
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)

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