Using a Tascam US-122L in an Aggregate Device

I posted this question in the Logic Pro forum, but I suppose this one is also relevant. Any help would be appreciated. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=755072

works fine here on 10.4.8 and a 15" 1.5Ghz G4 powerbook and an old us-122
Just for the record: When i first open the aggregate device editor no devices show up.
They do when i hit the "+" next to "add and remove aggregate.."

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