Control Multiple Instruments on

Different MIDI Channels

May 6, 2016

Controlling multiple instruments on different MIDI channels in Logic is

easy, and it does not require you to ever open the environment! It also
allows you to record different controller keyboards on different software
instrument or external MIDI tracks. Whether you’re trying to use an
external sequencer (like an MPC 2000, or even another computer running
Logic) to trigger instruments within Logic, or whether you’re simply
trying to play different instruments using different MIDI controllers, read
on.

1. Put Logic in Multiplayer Mode.

In Logic Pro X, choose File > Project Settings > Recording, and
under MIDI, select Auto demix by channel if multitrack recording.
2. Set Each Controller Keyboard’s MIDI Channel.

Choose a MIDI channel for each controller, and refer to each

controller’s manual to see how to change the MIDI channel they
transmit on.
You can skip that step if you’re using an MPC or another external MIDI
sequencer (where tracks already transmits MIDI data on their own channel).

3. Set Each Logic Track’s MIDI Channel.

In Logic, set each instrument track’s MIDI channel parameter so they

are triggered by the controller sending on that channel.
 4. Record-arm each Logic track.

You should now have each controller play the individual tracks
corresponding to their MIDI number. If you have any issues making this
work, make sure to come and ask on the forum!
David Nahmani

Guitarist and Music Producer based in Los Angeles, California

Logic Pro X Author, Consultant and Trainer.