EZDrummer Velocity Sweep Automation?

Anyone who has ezdrummer probably loves that velocity sweep knob. i haven't spent too much time on it yet, but in 15 minutes i couldn't figure out how to emulate that velocity sweep with automation after i put it's midi files into the arrange window. does anyone know how to do this in Logic?

I don't have EZDrummer but I guess you basically want to 'modulate' velocity.
This can be done in the environment with a transformer using meta events.
Have a look at the following link to admire Mr. LPH's handiwork.
http://www.logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1845

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