Low playback volume

Using an Alesis USB Interface with GarageBand '09.
I'm pretty new to GarageBand, but have had intermitant good results so far. Currently, I'm recording OK according to the meters, but playback is almost without volume. Gain is up on the interface and all preferences set correctly. Any ideas? Thanks.
Rob

Is that related to nudging the Forbrum Defib Osculator?

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