Using quicktime sounds in logic

I am new to macs and logic express. I have many midi files that I used with power tracks pro as a windows user. I want to use my old midi files but with the basic midi sounds. I followed the many step by step directions on how to set up quicktime sounds in logic express 8 but I can't seem to figure out how to select them for my track.
For example, right now I have a trumpet track that is being played using the jam pack symphony sound "trumpet section". How can I change this to use the general midi sound "trumpet" from the quicktime synth?
PLEASE HELP!

Hey Data,
Hollow is the best way I can describe it like it's playing thru a long tube. It's a new I mac so wave burner is untouched. I usually do all my mixing in my studio mac pro. But I got the I mac so I figured let me try to mix and master on it. Sounded great until I dragged it into wave burner. Apogee duet, yamaha HS50m's near field. Thanks Bill

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