Hey Rob,
thanks very much for the help, I solved this myself a while ago, but I apprechate the help as well man, the fact you signed up just to help me (I presume coz this is ur only post) is brillant as well, so thanks
As for your problem, have you got an interface or using ur built in sound card? you might need to check the mix between ur input and playback coz it sounds like you got playback on 100%
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