Midi issues

I'm using Logic Express 7 with latest upgrade, Roland D-20 keyboard, TD-20 Drum Set connected with a MidiSport 4X4. I can record midi with the D-20. I can even record multimidi tracks. But when I go to record with the TD-20 to lay out a drum midi track, the TD-20 triggers sounds from the D-20.
Does anyone know how to solve tis problem? I want to be able to use these instruments individually for midi recording. Hoping this makes sense to someone, I'll appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks,
algae592002

Hey man,
Thanks for your reply. And thanks for telling me LE doesn't support more than one external midi device. This being true, I'm really disappointed with Apple because when I bought the software I specifically asked this question and they told me either version supported multiple external midi devices.
My set up in full is as follows:
TD-20
XV-88
D-20
SC-55
... all connected to the Midi 4X4 interface. I was able to verify with someone else's equipment, that all these devices work fine. It's the software. I've configured manually the devices in the Midi software that OSX has so the computer recognizes them, and I've scanned and tested each and everyone. They all work, provide signal.
What I don't understand is why does their Apple manual indicate that LE does have capacity to have more than one external midi device functioning simultaneously. I wish I could have somewhere to bring it up to Apple.
Anyway, as far as the local off, I understand what you say, but when I do that, I can't hear what I try recording. Do the double notes actually get recorded? I haven't seen that happen yet. I have heard the "flanger" effect, but that's about it.
In any case, hope this makes sense. Sorry for the "wining" and thanks for "listening". If you come across other solutions, I'd appreciate them.
Thanks,
algae592002

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