Using a breath controller in logic pro x

HI
has anyone ever configured logic pro x to work with a BC as to how to see the CC for the virtual instrument the same as for the BC
cos when i use the BC the volume of the VI goes down quite a lot
thanks

If you want a virtual instrument to respond properly to breath control, you will need to create an edited version of it. This is assuming it is not a patch that is already designed to be played by a breath controller.
Most, though not all virtual instruments are set up for velocity response, like you would get from a keyboard or a drum pad.
Breath controllers, on the other hand, give you lousy control over velocity but excellent continuous control via breath.
Breath controllers may be set to send breath control (midi CC 2) volume (CC 7) expression (CC 11) or aftertouch. Some simple ones don't give you a choice, some will allow you to choose any or all of these. Usually using only one is the best way to go, at least until you learn more about it.
So, while there can be much more to it than this, the quick and easy way to re-program a patch for breath control would be to disable velocity response (however that is done in the VI you are using) and set a fixed velocity, and then assign whichever midi CC (continuous controller) you are using to volume or level. Sometimes adding a bit of filter control can also make the patch more expressive, depending on the sound.
Then of course Save As....and rename the patch.
There are sound designers like myself and the much better known Matt Traum (Patchman Music) who specialize in creating sounds specifically for breath controllers.
If you don't want to mess with this yourself, pick a stock Logic patch that you would like to use BC on, and I will send you an edited version as an example.
I hope this helps. Welcome to the expressive world of breath control!
-Thomjinx
Akai EWI 4000s, Akai EWI 1000, Akai EVI 1000, Yamaha WX5, Crumar EVI, Lyricon

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