Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Thanks for the input (FTR: I had checked the Mixer, no results; I have
no external synth) --

And I completely overlooked one of the cheapest, easiest fixes
possible: simply re-enabled Core Audio. 

I'd rather know exactly what was going on so I could learn more of
what to do, but I'll live with it. 

Thanks,
cb

--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, Gregory Anderson <glists@...> wrote:
>
> ..Have you clicked on  
> "ALL" in the mixer window to show all the instruments to see if any  
> meters blink when you play?
Also, is it possible the drums are  
> coming from an external synth?  I think it's a lot easier solution if  
> you can isolate the source.
> 
> Gregory
> 
> On Aug 22, 2008, at 10:04 PM, cb50dc wrote:
> 
> > I've forgotten way too much of what little I've ever learned about
> > MIDI and the Environment.
> >
> > MIDI (both external and internal keyboard) triggers a Drum Kit
> > (evidently GarageBand) on every track, whether new empty project or
> > existing projects. In Arrange it happens no matter which track I make
> > active (audio or instrument), and no matter what instrument is
> > assigned in the Inspector, even if NO instrument is assigned.
> >
> > I'm sure I can fix this in the Environment, so I started by checking
> > the Manual, starting from p. 868. About 10-12 pages into it I still
> > couldn't figure out what to look for. I went to the MIDI Instr layer.
> > Figured this might be helpful:
> >
> > (I don't see how to attach images here, and HTML didn't work, so just
> > go directly:)
> > http://www.chuckbryant.com/logic.png
> >
> > To my untrained mind it SEEMS related, so I deleted one component at a
> > time, and finally all of it, knowing I could quickly undo or close
> > without saving if any step caused other or more serious problems. No
> > change.
> >
> > I tried various things with Port and Channel but couldn't get
> > the magic. Couldn't find anything on any other layer that seemed
> > clearly related, but obviously I'm missing something.
> >
> > Obviously I'm lost here, so if you're a generous soul willing to
> > explain what to do, please specify every step and speak vewy, vewy
> > slowly. I'll check back Saturday.
> >
> > OS 10.4.11, Studio 8.0.1.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > chuck
> >
> >
> > 
> 
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