Mutiple track recording on Audigy ZS Platinum using electric gui

Hi, I hope that someone can help me... When i ordered my Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum with my computer I was told that I would be able to record mutiple tracks of guitar so that I could creat music, and so far I have only been able to record one track. I want to be able to record the rhythm track, and the the lead, and the some other filler tracks so that I can create my own music. Is this possible or was I mislead? Help me please!!David

Which sequencer/multitracking software are you using there?
There is a guide for "Creating Music" installed (see the menu path start-programs-Creative-Audigy....) or lying in the CD (\Audio\Setup\GuideBk\...).
Some freeware software:
Kreati've Kristal - http://www.kreati'ves.org/kristal/ (for MIDI you need Hermann Seib's VSTHost + Legree (search from KVR)
Cockos Reaper (v. up to 0.999 freeware, .0 --> shareware) - http://www.cockos.com/reaper/index.php
Sony ACID Express - http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/download/step2.asp?DID=55
Mutools LUNA Free - http://www.mutools.com/products.html
etc.
When you record 2nd and etc. tracks, do not use "What U Hear" (or ASIO Mix L) as an input source (this source records all previous tracks into the track you're recording and this is not what u want). You get the lowest latency by using ASIO drivers so read the guide I mentioned (some information on ASIO too).
jutapa

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