LE8, I want 2 keyboards to play 2 different sounds live

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LE8, I want 2 keyboards to play 2 different sounds live

I have a new gig playing keys. I want to set up 2 midi controllers (Axiom 61 and Axion 25) so that I can play piano on the Axiom 61 while playing a synth lead on the 25 without making any adjustments.
I am using LE8. I have read the manual, watched Youtubes and tried the environment window, but I can't get the 2 keyboards to output on separate midi channels and then have the different tracks read only MIDI ch 1 or MIDI ch2. Is there a better way to do this? I'm going crazy.

MacBook 2G INtel Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.6.3), M-Audio Axiom 61, Axion 25

Posted on Apr 7, 2010 11:39 AM

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Foxboy71

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Apr 14, 2010 6:19 AM in response to yet another dave

Did you select "Auto Demix by channel" (Go to file -> project preferences -> record -> MIDI -> Auto demix). If you dont check this box, logic won't split the received MIDI data to different channels / tracks. FAQ Chapter 17 or so... 🙂

Have Fun,

Fox

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Apr 14, 2010 9:44 AM in response to yet another dave

Just to add to Fox's suggestion, you might be looking for 'multiplayer' mode. Select File → Project Settings → Recording → Auto demix by channel if multitrack recording. Check multiplayer in the manual.

@Fox: long time, no see. Good to see you back 😉

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Apr 14, 2010 11:41 AM in response to John Alcock

Thanks to both of you. I hit the demix thingy and can now play 2 sounds on two controllers. I now face the challenge of figuring out keyboard splits and playing 2 sounds at once with one of the keyboards. I think the demix by track option may help. Or I could get MainStage for a $299 upgrade.

Again, muchas gracias

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Foxboy71

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Apr 15, 2010 7:41 AM in response to John Alcock

Thnx John - I recently upgraded to Logic Studio and quit my Facebook activity, so there's more room to be here now 😉

Fox

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