BFD Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute is an expansion for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 containing a versatile Yamaha maple drumkit.
Warm, refined and one of the most advanced kits ever made by Yamaha, the Maple Custom Absolute is perfect for all genres of music, especially pop, indie, rock, jazz, classic metal, fusion and many more. A bonus reduced-detail Yamaha fibreglass snare (taken from BFD Signature Snares Vol.1) is also included.
BFD Maple Custom Absolute is recorded in similar studio conditions as BFD Percussion, other FXpansion Yamaha-based expansions such as BFD Oak Custom and the Mapleworks kits in BFD3.
Features:
Mic Channels used:
Kick In - Shure Beta 52 through an API 3124 preamp
Kick Out - Neumann FET 47 through an API 3124 preamp
Kick Resonant - Yamaha Sub Kick through a Neve VR console channel preamp
Snare Top - Shure Beta 57A through an API 3124 preamp
Snare Bottom - EV N/D457 through an API 3124 preamp.
Snare Side - Violet Design Flamingo Jr. through an ATI 8MX2 preamp/
Toms - Violet Design Globe through an ATI 8MX2 preamp.
Overhead - Matched pairs of Nuemann KM184s and Violet Design Black Knight mics through ATI 8MX2 preamps.
Room - Violet Design Protoype omni capsules with Globe preamps through Focusrite Red preamps
Ambient - Nevaton MC404 stereo mic placed in the center of the room through a Metric Halo ULN2 +DSP preamp
System Requirements:
| Windows 7 or later (Windows) | |
| OSX 10.6.8 and above (Mac) | |
| BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD2 (v2.1 or later) | |
| 29 GB hard drive space for a full install | |
| Internet connection for download and authorization |
BFD Modern Retro is an expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 with a pair of kits that helped define the sound of the 90s and early 2000s. Produced and recorded by Chocolate Audio (the team behind BFD Imperial Drums), the pack combines extreme levels of detail with varied mic channels and beater types to provide a set of remarkably expressive drums with a wide timbral range.
The 70 included instruments include 1997 Sonor Designer and late 90s Tama Starclassic kits, Ludwig, Sonor and Tama snares and a suite of cymbals and hihats by Zildjian, Ufip, Paiste, Turkish and Sabian. Many sounds feature hotrod or brush versions while kicks are provided in plastic and felt beater versions and recorded with 4 direct mics! The lush ambience of the recording space is captured with 2 sets of overhead and room mics.
BFD Modern Retro comes with mix-ready presets designed to offer a variety of pop/rock-oriented sounds although the pack is perfect for all modern genres that demand detailed, focused and powerful-sounding drums.
BFD Oblivion is an expansion for FXpansion's BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 designed to provide ready-to-use heavy rock and metal drum sounds. The included sounds are inspired by genres like post-metal, sludge, prog-metal and alt-rock and are intended to have the punch to slice through the densest walls of guitars.
Based around 3 different versions of a Mapex Orion kit with Mapex brass and Brady jarrah wood snares, each with different degrees of processing, BFD Oblivion also contains cymbals from Bosphorus, Zildjian and Paiste in natural and processed versions. Crafted by an in-house team obsessed with metal, BFD Oblivion is processed heavily so you don't have to - just add your hardest guitars and basses to create an authentic foundation for all kinds of rock and metal music.
BFD Oblivion is rated by Music Radar as one of the best new sample packs to hit the streets: "Clicky kick drums and throaty snares are the order of the day with this metal-orientated expansion for BFD... FXpansion's debut metal kit is worth every penny for BFD owners." Music Radar Feb 2015
What is included?
The following kit and snares are provided in 3 different processed versions:
- Mapex Orion drumkit: 22" kick with 10", 12", and 14" toms
- Mapex Brass Master snare and 13" Brady jarrah snare
The following hihat and cymbals are provided in 2 different processed versions:
- Paiste 2002 Heavy 14" hihat
- Bosphorus 20" China
- Paiste 2002 18" Crash
- Zildjian Z Custom 16" Crash
- Zildjian A Rock 21" Ride
9 kit presets are supplied for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2. Additional bonus full presets and Grooves are also supplied.
What articulations are included?
- Kick: Hit
- Snares: Hit, Rimshot, Rim Click, Side Stick, Half Edge, Drag
- Toms: Hit, Rim Click
- Hihat: Pedal, Closed Shank, Closed Tip, Quarter Shank, Quarter Tip, Half Open Shank, Half Open Tip, Three Quarter - Shank, Three Quarter Tip, Open Shank, Open Tip
- Cyms: Hit, Bell, Edge
(Not all kit-pieces feature all articulations)
This product is delivered by download. We have an excellent relationship with BFD and should receive the license code to complete your order within 24 hours. However, if you're ordering after 6:00PM PT weekdays or on weekends, we'll process your order the next business day.
BFD Orchestral is an expansion pack that delivers a unique set of concert percussion to your BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD2 sessions. The included sounds are perfect for film and commercial composition as well as for progressive music production and creative sound design.
BFD Orchestral features a variety of orchestral bass drums, snares and hand cymbals alongside chromatically tuned timpani and concert chimes which are sampled over 1.5 octaves and perfect for unusual melodic lines. Other highlights include suspended cymbals with huge decays due to the lack of a stand to dampen vibrations.
All the sounds in BFD Orchestral are recorded using carefully selected high-end equipment to capture the dynamics and sonic beauty of these instruments which have the versatility to fit into all kinds of genres and mixes.
| Expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 | |
| Chromatic concert timpani and chimes sets | |
| Orchestral bass drums, snares and cymbals |
| Windows 7 or later (Windows) | |
| OSX 10.6.8 and above (Mac) | |
| BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD 2.1 | |
| Internet connection for download and authorization | |
| Disk space requirements: | |
| BFD3 version: 8.6GB for a full install (reduced detail options also available) | |
| BFD Eco/BFD2 version: 25GB for a full install (reduced detail options also available) |
BFD Sabian Digital Vault is a diverse cymbal collection for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 full of classic, prototype and one-off cymbals from the Sabian archives.
A huge variety of meticulously sampled ride, crash, splash, china and effect cymbals is featured alongside fascinating percussion cymbals and 4 hyper-detailed hihats. Other highlights include unique stacked cymbal setups as well as HHX and AAX series favourites. Selected instruments are also presented in mallet and brush versions. The recordings were conducted by sampling guru John Emrich with an emphasis on inspiring new and exciting cymbal parts.
BFD Sabian Digital Vault is suitable for all styles of music and comes with kit presets using factory drums in BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2.
Features:
8" Prototype Splash
10" Air Splash
10" Air Splash Brush
10" Evolution Splash
10" Mini China
14" Crash Cast Shade
16" Crash AAXplosion
16" Crash AAXplosion Mallet
16" Crash Evolution
18" Crash Artisan
18" Crash Artisan Brush
18" Crash Evolution oZone
18" Crash Evolution oZone Mallet
18" HHXtreme Crash
18" HHXtreme Crash Mallet
19" Holy China
19" Paragon China
Crash Distortion Hat Top
14" Hihat Artisan
14" Hihat Artisan Brush
14" Hihat Compression Hats
18" Hihat SickHats
8" Perc Cym Jingle Disc
8" Perc Ice Bell
8" Perc Ice Bell Mallet
10" Perc EvolutionVFX Stack
10" Perc MINI China Stack
18" Perc Evolution oZone Stack
19" Perc Holy China Stack
19" Perc Wobbler Stack
Perc Bronze Plate
Perc Snowflake
Perc SnowFlake Lampshade Stack
Perc Square Bell Plate
Perc Square Bell Plate Stack
19" Ride Wobbler
19" Ride Manta Rey
20" Ride Evolution
21" Ride HHX Groove
22" Ride Artisan
22" Ride Artisan Brush
Disk space requirements:
BFD Stanton Moore Cymbals
BFD Stanton Moore Cymbals is an expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 with stunning recordings of Bosphorus cymbals. As well as being a founder member of New Orleans funk band Galactic, Stanton Moore has worked with artists as diverse as Tom Morello, Robert Walter, Corrosion of Conformity and Joss Stone.
BFD Stanton Moore Cymbals brings the entire Bosphorus Stanton Moore signature cymbal range to your sessions - 4 crashes (with additional mallet versions), 2 rides and a hihat - all recorded in pristine detail by experienced sampling guru John Emrich.
An accompanying Groove Pack, Stanton Moore Grooves, is also available. BFD Stanton Moore Cymbals is produced by Cymbal Masters.
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Expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 |
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Stanton Moore signature Bosphorus cymbals |
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4 crashes, 2 rides and 1 hihat |
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Crashes feature mallet versions |
What is included?
The following cymbals/hihat are included:
22" Wide Ride: Sticks
20" Wide Ride: Sticks
20" Trash Crash: Sticks and Mallets
20" Pang Thang Crash: Sticks and Mallets
18" Smash Crash: Sticks and Mallets
16" Smash Crash: Sticks and Mallets
14" Fat Hats: Sticks
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Windows 7 or later (Windows) |
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OSX 10.6.8 and above (Mac) |
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BFD3, BFD2.1 or BFD Eco |
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Internet connection for download and authorization |
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Disk space requirements: |
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BFD3 version: 3 GB for a full install (reduced detail options also available) |
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BFD Eco/BFD2 version: 5.9 GB for a full install (reduced detail options also available) |
Stanton Moore Grooves is a BFD Groove Pack containing over 300 irresistably funky patterns for your BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 sessions. Although it is intended to accompany the BFD Stanton Moore Cymbals pack, it can be used with any kits in your installation. The Grooves feature kick, snare, hihat and cymbal parts dripping with Stanton Moore's classic brand of New Orleans funk.
The set comprises 7 Palettes in 4/4 with over 200 Grooves and 100 Fills in total and is perfect for funk, R&B, rock and pop genres.
Stanton Moore Grooves is produced by Cymbal Masters.
BFD Virtually Erskine
BFD Virtually Erskine is an expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 featuring 2 stunning kits played by the legendary drummer Peter Erskine. Having played with some of the biggest names in jazz, pop and rock such as Weather Report, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush, Peter Erskine's drum sound and groove are perpetually in demand.
Included are 2 of Peter's own DW kits alongside a selection of his favourite Zildjian cymbals. Peter played all articulations for the sessions which were recorded in meticulous detail in his own studio. Recorded by experienced BFD sampling guru John Emrich for Cymbal Masters, the pack features almost 15GB of highly detailed drum audio data including selected stick and brush versions. BFD Virtually Erskine is suitable for jazz, pop, rock, fusion and all other forms of music that require controlled but powerful drums.
An accompanying Groove Pack, Virtually Erskine Grooves, is also available.
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Expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 |
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Jazz and rock kits played by Peter Erskine |
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Recorded in Peter's personal studio |
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3 kicks, 5 toms, 2 snares |
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7 cymbals, 1 hihat, 1 cowbell |
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Brushed versions of selected instruments |
What is included?
DW Jazz Series [Jazz Kit] - played with sticks and brushes:
Kick 1: 14x18" Evans G1 Coated batters
Kick 2: 14x20" Evans G1 Coated batters
Rack Tom: 8x12" Evans G1 Coated batters
Floor Tom: 14x14" Evans G1 Coated batters
DW VLT [Rock Kit]:
Kick: 16x22" Evans EMAD coated
Hi Tom: 8x10" Evans G2
Mid Tom: 9x13" Evans G2
Floor Tom: 16x16" Evans G2
DW Snares:
Snare 1: 4.5x14" wood jazz series Evans G1 Coated batters
Snare 2: 6.5x14" stainless steel Evans G1 Coated batters
Cymbals/percussion:
Crash 1: Zildjian A Series 14" Thin Crash
Crash 2: Zildjian K Series 18" Dark Crash
Ride 1: Zildjian 19" Armand Ride with rivets
Ride 2: Zildjian 20" Prototype
Ride 3: Zildjian 21" Armand Ride
Ride 4: Zildjian 20" Left Side Ride
Hihat: Zildjian 14" New Beat
Effects cymbal: Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker
Cowbell: LP Tito Puente cowbell
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Windows 7 or later (Windows) |
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OSX 10.6.8 and above (Mac) |
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BFD3, BFD2.1 or BFD Eco |
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Internet connection for download and authorization |
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Disk space requirements: |
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BFD3 version: 6.5GB for a full install |
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BFD Eco/BFD2 version: 15GB for a full install |
Virtually Erskine Grooves is a BFD Groove Pack with over 400 patterns played by legendary drummer Peter Erskine. Although intended to accompany the BFD Virtually Erskine expansion pack, the included Grooves can be used with any kits from any library in your BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD2 installation to enhance your productions with Peter's precise and incredibly funky drumming.
System Requirements:
BFD3 is the third generation of BFD's flagship software acoustic drum studio: new levels of realism and ground-breaking features in an intuitive redesigned engine.
With stunning new kits with mix-ready presets and modelling technology for tom resonance and cymbal swells, BFD3's audio engine delivers uncompromising detail. The revamped interface has a new mixer and sound browser for the easiest BFD experience yet.
BFD3's all-new library is recorded in two fantastic rooms by engineers including Andrew Scheps, Rail Jon Rogut and John Emrich, giving you a diverse palette of drum tones out of the box. The sounds include a brushed kit and processed drum presets for fast custom kit-building. BFD3 also contains a powerful built-in environment for pattern creation and editing, complete with a range of performances by legendary drummers for effortless production of drum tracks indistinguishable from the real thing.
BFD3 comes with VST2.4, AU, RTAS and AAX64 plugin versions and also as a standalone application.
The VST2.4, AU and standalone app work in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.
BFD3: instant results with unlimited depth
BFD3's interface lets you easily browse for entire presets or compile great-sounding kits while also providing the depth to truly sculpt any drum sound you desire. Presets can be moulded into new shapes by retuning, damping and changing the velocity response and many other aspects of the kit and also by processing the hyper-detailed multi-microphone sounds in BFD3's internal mixing engine. The built-in Groove section offers a versatile range of session drummer performances alongside pattern editing and Groove creation functions. Select from a wide range of musical drum rudiments and simply paint your own realistic parts.
The new BFD3 library was recorded in 2 locations for varied room ambience and allowing as many diverse sounds as possible. Kits 1-4, recorded in LA's Ocean Studios, feature additional mono and hardware-compressed room channels in addition to stereo overhead and room mics, while kits 5-7 are stick, brush and mallet versions of a custom Mapleworks kit recorded in a clean and tight but vibrant room at Omega Studios in Rockville, Maryland. With detail levels of up to 80 velocity layers, rim-clicks and rim-shots for toms and bells and splashes for hihats, BFD3's sounds are more expressive than ever before.
Efficient engine with intelligent modelling
BFD3's new features reduce the impact of this high detail on your system resources. The library makes use of zero-loss compression for audio data stored on disk resulting in less strain on your hard disk, with decompression while streaming incurring minimal overhead. The new audio engine is more efficient and introduces modelled tom resonance and bleed for even more realism without using any memory-hungry audio data. The modelling augments and blends the kit together with a natural-sounding 'glue' which varies depending on the characteristics and tuning of any combination of drums, something that cannot be achieved only by using samples.
The internal mixing engine has DCAM-modelled compression, filtering and other effects alongside great-sounding EQ and algorithmic reverbs. External signals can be used as compression sidechains, ambient channels for individual drums can be isolated and processed separately. BFD3's new workflow enhancements even let you hide multiple drum and ambient mics for adopting simpler mixing approaches.
Exporting audio and using external processing
BFD3 makes it easy to route multiple channels to discrete outputs for processing with other plugins or outboard gear. It even provides multi-channel audio export direct to disk. Grooves can be exported using drag and drop - perfect for compiling loops. BFD3 is a complete workstation usable for any production styles that demand stunningly realistic mix-ready acoustic drums.
Minimum requirements:
Recommended for high detail settings:
3 install options:
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