Separating audio tracks in FCPX

In the previous version I could import footage with two mono audio channels and view / edit them seperately, can't seem to do this in FCPX. I've tried changing the settings in Audio Inspector between stereo and mono but it makes no difference, I never see more than one audio waverform. I can open the same clip in FCP6 and see the channels individually.
Is there a default or a trick I'm missing somewhere .... ?

Thanks guys, I'll try that. The difference between detach & break-apart isn't exactly obvious at first glance - one of the reasons many people (ie me!) are struggling to get to grips with FCPX. I want to love it, I really do ...

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I am blissfully unaware of how production companies work .
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