Hi,
It's not a quirk we normally see, no. I've never seen the software behave in that way and don't actually see how it can. Something unusual is happening. Could you send me a screenshot of VinylStudio's Record window when it just says 'Recording' please? To take a screenshot (assuming you are on Windows):
1. Click on the window you want to capture
2. Press ALT + Print Screen
3. Open the Windows Paint application (you will find it under Start Menu - All Programs - Accessories - Paint)
4. Select 'Paste' from the Edit menu
5. Save the file as a GIF (so that it is small enough to email)
6. Email it to me as an attachment at p DOT sanders AT alpinesoft DOT co DOT uk
Thanks.
As for the monitoring side of things, some machines are configured to play what is being recorded without VinylStudio having to do it. Turning 'Monitor recording' off is then the appropriate thing to do.