"I'm just not sure what is the best way for PG Music to make recording more simple than it is at present."
It could work 100 different simpler ways.
One way this can be done:
1)Open track view.
2)Add blank utility track
3)Right click on track header and it should have option "Convert to Audio Track" or similar with arrow with input choices of your interface. (No silly pop-ups or modal windows!) Once the input is chosen, track is converted to accept audio input from the choice you made, adding arm button and level slider or knob. Hit main transport "Record" button and off you go.


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