Multi channel midi recording in express

hello,
i do not know how to set up my stuff for multi channel (track) midi recording in express.
gear: motu micro lite midi interface, powerbook g4, yamaha elctronic drums dtxpress 2, edirol midi controller.
when i get this worked out i will have 3 other keyboards hooked up midi.
when i try now, my drums are bass or my edirol is drums
basic idea:
someone playing a bass line on the edirol while someone else is playing the midi yamaha drum kit.
also i would like to know if it is possible to keep my edirol connected usb running audio instruments or if i have to connect it midi to my micro lite.
i was told that it has something to do with setting up the environment.
i am midi ******** so please, if you can help, be simple.
thanks much anyone.
powerbook g4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)
powerbook g4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)
powerbook g4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)
powerbook g4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)

I'm not 100% sure about that but I think Logic Express don't allow simultaneous recording of more than one midi track. I think this is a Pro-only feature.

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