I'm quite new to producing with Logic Express, and I have two questions:

1. For some reason, when I select to copy and paste a loop, it will automatically paste itself in an instrument channel rather than a loop channel...and I am not able to hear the loop sample in that channel unless it is in the loop channel. Is there any way to hear that loop in any channel?

2. I would like to use some of the instruments the software offers...I don't have a MIDI keyboard yet, so I need to use the keyboard within the software. Any idea on how activate it and select the instrument I want to record?

Any help is very appreciated! Thank you!

1. no idea as to why this is happening ...

2. i assume you're refering to the piano roll? ... once you're in the midi editor with that, press 'Esc' and it should bring up a little tool box - select the pencil and you'll be able to draw your notes in.

thanks thesuperfunk...i was actually referring to the synth keyboard you can play using the keys on your computer keyboard. i found out how to open it up, when you open up the audio mixer in global mode and hit the caps lock key, it will open up. but i do not know how to choose the instrument i want to use.

To find the instrument you want to use; create a new 'instrument' track. Under the I/O option, go to Logic instruments and bam - all your synths are there waiting for you.

To answer your first question, if you are trying to use an appl loop; here is the resolution.
You noitce there are two types of logo's next to the samples. The 'blue/waveform' is designed for audio tracks. The 'green/music note' is deligated for instrument tracks. You drag that loop to an instrument track and automatically, the instrument is loaded for you to play.

hope this helps