How to Set Up NI Battery Multi-Outputs in Logic Pro (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Set Up NI Battery Multi-Outputs in Logic Pro (Step-by-Step Guide)

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If you’re using Native Instruments Battery 4 in Logic Pro, setting up multi-outputs can significantly improve your workflow. Multi-output routing allows you to mix each drum sound separately, apply individual effects, and fine-tune your drum mix like a pro.

Want a visual walkthrough? Watch my full YouTube tutorial on setting up Battery Multi-Outputs in Logic Pro here:

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up NI Battery multi-outputs in Logic Pro. Whether you’re producing hip-hop, EDM, rock, or cinematic music, this setup will give you maximum flexibility over your drum sounds.

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Why Use Multi-Outputs in NI Battery?

By default, all drum sounds in Battery 4 are routed to a single stereo output. This limits your ability to mix each sound individually. When you enable multi-output routing, you can:

✅ Process each drum sound separately with EQ, compression, and effects
✅ Control volume and panning independently for each drum element
✅ Achieve a cleaner, more professional drum mix

Step 1: Load NI Battery as a Multi-Output Plugin in Logic Pro

  1. Open Logic Pro and create a new software instrument track.
  2. Click on the instrument slot and select Battery 4 (Multi-Output) from your plugin list.
  3. Battery will open with a default stereo output, but we’ll change this in the next steps.

Step 2: Configure Multi-Outputs in Battery 4

  1. Open Battery and navigate to the “Master” tab at the top.
  2. Click on the “Outputs” button to open the output configuration panel.
  3. Add multiple stereo outputs (e.g., st.1, st.2, st.3, etc.) or mono outputs if needed.
  4. Assign different drum pads to different outputs by clicking on a cell, going to the “Cell” tab, and selecting an output channel.

Pro Tip: Assign kick, snare, hats, and percussion to separate outputs for better control!

Step 3: Create Auxiliary Tracks in Logic Pro

  1. In Logic Pro’s Mixer, locate the Battery instrument track.
  2. Click the small “+” button at the bottom of the track to add auxiliary tracks.
  3. Assign each aux track to the corresponding Battery outputs (st.2, st.3, etc.).
  4. Now, each drum sound will be routed to its own channel in Logic’s mixer!

Step 4: Mix & Apply Effects to Individual Drum Sounds

Now that your drums are on separate tracks, you can:

🎵 Apply EQ, compression, reverb, and delay to individual sounds
🎵 Adjust volume, panning, and automation for a balanced mix
🎵 Use sidechain compression on kicks for a punchier low-end

Final Tips for a Pro Drum Mix

  • Use buss processing by routing similar drum elements to a drum bus for better cohesion.
  • Experiment with parallel compression on your drums for extra punch.
  • Save your multi-output Battery setup as a preset in Logic to speed up future sessions!

Recommended Plugins & Gear

🔹 NI Battery 4 – Industry-standard drum sampler
🔹 Logic Pro – Powerful DAW for music production

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