Recording level isn't adjustable ?????????

Hello,
It seems like many people have tried to answer this question but for me there is no luck of sorting out my problem.
(I will be inserting pictures as I'm not very good at explaining)
I got a Mustang I/II amp (by Fender) for Christmas (I sing on YouTube and need to get this sorted quick). I am using Garageband 09 on my macbook pro and have for many years (I have never had a problem till now). I have recorded one song with the USB port and it was great but the next time I tried the recording level was greyed out.
I have tried changing the setting through Audio MIDI setup but it was greyed out. I'm not very good with laptops and computers but I need this sorted quickly due to my YouTube career.
Please help
Thank you

The Recording Level slider is NOT a GarageBand setting. Think of it as a "remote" control that directly accesses the select audio device (through its driver).
That means, if the selected audio device lets you change its input level through this software control, then the Record Level slider is active. This slider is "linked" to the other input slider on the Audio MIDI Setup app and the System Preferences Sound tab. If you have those windows open, then you'll see them moving at the same time. That's what I mean with linked, basically they are all the same control, controlling the audio device (if allowed).
Hope that helps
Edgar Rothermich
http://DingDingMusic.com/Manuals/ 'I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.'

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