Real instruments pan to one side.

on the older (not '08) version of Garageband, when i record 'real' instruments, they always pan to one-side, even though it's shown as them being in the middle, and also even if i pan it to the other side. but software instruments are fine and are panned to the middle..
so presumably i changed a setting somewhere without realising?

Chris, similar problem; long time GB user, upgraded to intel machine and '08; in editing existing tracks in new 08 version of GB, can't get them to pan; I searched help and noticed the bit on turning off echo and reverb, which I did. still can't get 'em to pan.......using either pan curves or the knob. Made sure the track was mono.....any ideas? I'd be most grateful.........
todd

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In one of my songs, the real instruments do not play. However, I can hear the reverb and echo for these tracks. The tracks still respond to editing. The drum loop and Software Piano play just fine.

Thanks for the suggestions. I can't remember deleting any tracks... however, how would i check for "hidden" tracks?
The funny thing is i can hear the effect returns for the real instrument tracks...tracks that are heavily reverbed i can hear a faint echo of the track. and like i mentioned the drum loop and software piano still play fine.
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Message was edited by: Ike the Longshoreman
P.S. I just tried Unsolo all tracks and Unmute all tracks... still the same problem.

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