Steps:

1. On the Settings page, check that the MIDI input port you want to use is enabled.

2. Select the MIDI input for the desired instrument track.

3. Drag the New Filter object into the MIDI track’s output. Here the object is being dragged pre-Volume and Pan Filter.

4. After dragging the Filter object into the track, a pop-up menu appears showing recognized plug-ins. Synths are shown with a small keyboard icon. Click on the desired instrument; after the menu closes, the instrument filter will show up at the track output.

5. Click on the Record button to enable recording. MIDI data can now reach the instrument — if you play your MIDI keyboard, the instrument should play along.

6. Click on the transport Record button to record your playing. You can use the Volume and Pan Filter to alter volume and pan; the subsequent meter shows signal levels.