M Audio Fast Track not recording in stereo

I purchased an M Audio Fast Track to use with Garageband.  I'm running OS 10.7.2 Lion.  The M Audio website says its compatible with Lion.  Both my vocals and guitar, bass only record in mono even though I've got the audio input set to stereo.  I set the input in GB Preferences for the M Audio DAW.  The Garageband software instruments record in stereo but they're not going through the DAW.  Am I doing something wrong?  BTW, I'm a beginner so...and help will be appreciated.

pkelley61 wrote:
Both my vocals and guitar, bass only [play out of one speaker] even though I've got the audio input set to stereo.
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#leftspeakeronly
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