Drum machine with an Axiom25

Wondering if it's possible to utilize an Axiom25 key controller to operate a drum machine within GB ?

its mac compatible, so sure

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    I own an SR-16 drum machine, which has MIDI capabilities. How is the SR-16 connected to this system to record into Logic? Also, how do I physically hear the drum machine sounds as I am recording? Is there a way to set this up so I can hear the drum machine through the monitors which will be hooked up to the MOTU Traveler? I am having a lot of trouble finding this info on the web and really appreciate any help. Thanks.

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    http://www.logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=3273

  • I'm Just wondering how to make drum beats in garage band using the sounds it comes with? Also how can i use garage band like a drum machine which i can program an entire song part by part????

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  • Workflow Suggestions for Getting Multiple Audio Tracks From Drum Machine

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    hi there:
    ok now when u want to do such a thing which i totally understand what u are trying to do !so u have these options L
    1- u should have a mixer to feed it with all your outputs from outboard gears like drum machines ,samplers etc...coz what u like in your dr-880 is the character of its sound and trust me if i tell you even if u tried to sample it and put it into any sampler software ,it will have the same sound but not the same character ! so thats why we still have samplers and out board gears and they will be still manufactured coz of that reason ...so for example i use my akai s6000 sampler which it has 16 outputs direct to my mixer so i can do what ever i want midi wise and audio wise with out any pain ,coz even if i have the same samples into my whatever sampler software i will never have the color and the character of the sound coming out from my akai ...and i use a drum machine which it has 10 outs as well and all is playing in sync in real trime with my audio tracks inside my logic ...this is the best solution !but i think u dont have that solution but u have to think about it if u bring a good console..!
    2- you don't have to divide your midi from your machine you just do what ever its need to be done and when u finish record them one by one into your logic or 2 by 2 or what ever but in this case u cant control the midi of it anymore
    but you gonna pain to do that every time coz sometime u dont have much time to think about u have to record the sound before any mix down!but it will work for you
    3- make samples by your own of your drum machine and use esx24 to play them !but again you gonna lose the character of your sound but still having the same sounds u want ( if u know how do make a good samples).
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    cheers..!:)

  • Does Logic Studio have a drum machine?

    I'm a noob about drum machines and how they are used, but I suppose I will need one. And I would like to know if does Logic comes with a drum machine or if I'll need to add an external drum machine. Thanks in advance for your replies.

    Check out
    http://www.apple.com/uk/logicstudio/plug-ins/#studio-instruments
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  • Drum Machines

    I am currently using logic express, and using the Alesis SR-16 to lay down my drum tracks. Right now I am using the two 1/4" outs to make one stereo track in Logic. However, I can not edit/EQ the individual drum pads separately this way. I can only edit/EQ the drum track as a whole.
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