Using MainStage sounds in Logic Pro?

I'm not sure if this is possible, I am new to using Logic Pro. I was wondering, is it possible to use the sound plug ins that are on MainStage for recording in Logic Pro? I bought MainStage with the understanding that I could do this but now I'm having a hard time figuring it out. I would just like to use more sounds, like more synths particularly, in Logic Pro. Thanks for the help!

Logic is a huge and complex app - you really need to read the manual.
To get you started:
Select or create a Software Instrument track in Logic's Arrange window. You can click on the little + button near the top of the track list and select Software Instrument.
Now, look at the Inspector area on the left. It should show the Channel strip for this track. The top slot has the word [Setting] in grey. If you click-hold on that slot, you'll get a menu of the all the possible Channel Strip settings, organized by category. If you load them, they will load complete strips containing synths or samplers plus FX plugins.
You can also click on the slot just above the one that says [Stereo Out] under where it says I/O. That gives you direct access to all of Logic's synths & samplers plus any 3rd party AU's (Audio Unit plugins) you may have. Select one, and then you can choose settings for that synth or sampler.
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