Got my studio set up over the weekend in its new Bonny Doon location, and spent 2 days straight gettin' deep with Logic for the first time. So far, so good, but as a first time user I've got a few questions for y'all:

In its default state, Logic automatically routes all external midi controllers to whatever midi track (internal or external) is currently selected. Is there an easy way to have separate input settings for each midi track? For example, I would like to have my keystation 88 routed to a soft synth, and have my pad kontrol routed to battery or ultrabeat, and then record midi from both sources simultaneously to their separate tracks. Will I have to go "under the hood" into the environment for this?

Also, is there an easy way to automate softsynth parameters without knowing their midi CC#s? (Automating FX plug-ins works like this, just set auto to "record" and twist an onscreen knob). In general, I do this as midi rather than automation, but it would be nice to understand the options.

Lastly, does anyone know where Logic Pro keeps your serial # info? Now that I have bought a legit copy, I want to enter my own serial #, but couldn't find the pref file upon reinstalling...

Thanks for any ideas you have...