Is there a Cubase-style GM Drum Map in Logic?

Hi!
I've been really happy about choosing Logic, but I must admit that I'm almost envious to my friend who's using Cubase. Simply for the reason that I haven't found an equally effortless way to create drum beats as the GM mode in Cubase.
The ability to create multiple notes by simply dragging the cursor horizontally makes such a difference! Also the velocity map below the regular map makes everything easy. Logic just keeps stretching the length of an individual note. I know that in the Ultrabeat window you can do this, but I would really wanna do it i Logic's own map:)
Anyone know if this is possible in Logic? I am already familiar with the Step Edit Keyboard and Ultrabeat's Step Edit, so I'm not talking about them.
Cheers!

Oh by the way, after some research i found these links that a lot of you might find very useful for creating drum tracks effectively and quickly:
http://www.logic-cafe.com/Article_View.asp?ID=6
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar06/articles/logictech.htm
I'm not home now so haven't tried myself yet, but boy am i eager to give them a shot!

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