Fast Track: guitar input level very low

I have a new M-Audio Fast track USB. I have set macbook pro audio input and output
to Fast track, and also set GB Preferences Audio/MIDI input and output to Fast track. Voice recording with XLR mic input is fine, but when I plug my Fender Tele
into the 1/4" jack with its volume on max, and GB recording level on max, the result is very low level... the GB waveform is almost imperceptible. Suggestions anyone?

09 wouldn't be any different it's the fast track. Many people have mentioned the low record levels with the fast track usb. Most of the time it is with mic not instrument. You could probably add some AU plugin to boost the recorded signal or turn the virtual amps. Or put a eq, compressor or some pedal that can add gain between the guitar and fast track.

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