yes, it seems the issue is only when i'm running into the stereo 1/4" y-adapter that the issue pops up. The adapter itself isn't the issue, i'm wondering what it could be?
I just dont see "stereo input" listed on that feature list on the Sweetwater page...
M-Audio Fast Track USB Features:
Easy to connect and use
Quality 24-bit/48kHz sound
Dynamic microphone input (XLR) with gain control and signal-peak LEDs
Switchable 1/4" instrument/line input Stereo 1/8" headphone output
Stereo RCA analog output jacks
Level control for headphones and main outputs
USB bus-powered
USB class compliant (Mac OS X 10.3.5 and higher) for plug-and-play operation
ASIO and WDM support for Windows XP, compatible with GarageBand and most other music software
Direct hardware monitoring for synchronized overdubs
Mono switch sends input signal equally to left and right channels Includes GT Player Express software with professional guitar effects
Plays standard audio files with variable speed playback
Standalone operation featuring ReWire or works as VST plug-in