Using midi drums and Logic sounds

Hi guys
I have been looking at the different softwares to use with my Alesis DM10 and Logic Pro X using the USB as when I currently record it just catches the midi notes and no sounds
I have seen BFD, NI Drums and the various others but they cost money and would like to use built in sounds to logic, is this possible or can I map the midi to Drummer at all ?
OR if anyone has any other bright ideas
thanx in advance

Hi
Drum Kit Designer includes several different note/CC mappings:
https://help.apple.com/logicpro-instruments/mac/10/#lgsi1c04d853
If this doesn't do it, you may need to remap the source module, or remap the MIDI within Logic
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