Low Recording Volume w/ Fender Mustang III USB connection

Using the USB connection from Fender Mustang III amp.
Garageband recognizes the connection but grays out the "Recording Level"
The end result even turning all volume to max is low input recording volume.
What is the problem? Is there a setting I am missing or is this a bug?

wlloydw wrote:
Garageband recognizes the connection but grays out the "Recording Level"
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#volumesliderdisabled
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)
wlloydw wrote:
The end result even turning all volume to max is low input recording volume.
although i kind of doubt it, see if you can set the volume of the USB interface's input through the Audio MIDI Setup utility

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