Hi List, As the subject line indicates, here are some really stupid questions. To the best of my knowledge I have installed sonar 6.21, whatever, and CakeTalking 6 properly. I am using headphones to monitor what I am playing, and so when I arm the first audio track I can't hear what I'm playing. Secondly when I play back the track the volume is very low. I've gone to the volume column and increased the volume but with no improvement. I know that there is a very simple solution but I don't seem to be able to find references to this problem in the manuals. I would really appreciate any help you folks could give me. Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn Minds are like parachutes, they work best when open T 01309-690-124 M 07875-670-833 e mail axdr89@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Skype jmca011