Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

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

Someone else probably knows exactly what the problem is, but all I  
can tell you is that the picture you posted is exactly what mine  
looks like, so I don't see that as the problem.  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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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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>