Acid Pro 10 Suite 10.0.5 (Build 38) 64-bit /Windows 10 Operating System

I record audio with Microsoft Sound mapper and my in/outputs are set to Microsoft Soundmapper.

Hi, I need to know 'exactly how' to record multiple tracks with a crossfade. How do I tell Acid Pro 10 Suite 'how' to record each track without recording all tracks playing all at once? I have tried before and it's all a big mess when all the tracks play with no logical sequencing of the tracks. I work with up to 20 tracks or more. I understand how to create the crossfade or fade in and out. I can never discover 'how' to do this from the more than 300 page user manual. I would welcome 'any' feedback from anyone who knows how to do this.

Also, how do I create a 'loop' that repeats and actually stays exactly where I put the markers?

Lastly, how 'exactly' do I instruct the 'beat mapped track' to "NOT" lose it's original tempo? Can I do this without the use of a 'One Shot'?

Truly, any help would be much appreciated as I have also invested money into this DAW.

Thank you!

Pam