BFD

Mac
Windows

Category	Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version	3.0
Format
Compatibility	MacOS X Intel
License	Commercial Software
Price	$329 / 279€
Rating	4.5 / 5 , 5 votes
Updated On	Oct 2, 2013
Total Downloads	5,895
Mac Downloads	5,276

Category	Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version	3.0
Format
Compatibility	Windows
License	Commercial Software
Price	$329 / 279€
Rating	4.5 / 5 , 5 votes
Updated On	Oct 2, 2013
Total Downloads	5,895
PC Downloads	619

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Acoustic drum library instrument

Ultra high quality disk streaming drum module, featuring multichannel-recorded acoustic drum hit multisamples from a selection of classic kits, plus some rarities. Blend direct, overhead and room mics freely. Also includes our powerful Groove Librarian, a new and interactive way to compose drum grooves.

Mac OSX 10.6.8 or later

Windows 7 or later

BFD v 3.0 Oct 2, 2013 MacOS X Intel

Download Update

7 new kits recorded in 2 world-class studios
Includes rock, metal, jazz and brush kits
Tom resonance and cymbal swell modelling
New effects and Groove construction tools
More efficient engine with streamlined workflow

BFD v 2.3 Mar 26, 2012 MacOS X UB

Download Update

64bit support

BFD v 2.1 Sep 15, 2009 MacOS X UB

Download Update

BFD v 3.0 Oct 2, 2013 Windows

Download Update

BFD v 2.3 Mar 26, 2012 Windows

Download Update

64bit support

BFD v 2.1 Sep 15, 2009 Windows

Download Update

BFD v 2.0.3.15 May 20, 2008 Windows

BFD2 is an acoustic drum production environment for your computer with power and flexibility. Extreme realism and sound quality, fast and easy set up, total plug-in integration to your digital audio workstation.

Highlights :

10 full kits, extra snares, cymbals, and more.

Incredible detail: Multiple mic positions, expressive articulations, up to 96 velocity layers.

User stereo multi-velocity layer sample import.

EQ and FX suite containing everything from flanger, bitcrusher and delay effects to circuit-modelled dynamics, filtering and distortion.

Great-sounding presets let you concentrate on writing and playing instead of engineering.

5000+ Grooves ready to use in your projects.

Built-in multi-channel audio export.

Better management of kits, instruments, Grooves and other files.

Easy mapping for keyboard/pad controllers and automation.

Electronic drum triggering support including expressive hihats and snare positional sensing.

A huge range of powerful new features and workflow enhancements.

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AudioMIDI United States

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KRA Music Columbus, 9 km
Sam Ash Music Columbus, 11 km
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Music And Arts Center Worthington, 15 km

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mat20dv

May 19, 2012. 20:26

version 1.5, Windows

Help me... i wont to bfd drums

lewisham_phil

Apr 9, 2006. 12:24

Actually I'm writing about version 1.5 which you don't have listed.
This is a much improved (free) update, which is usable for even ordinary Macs: I have a G4 DP 876K 1024Mb Ram, running the samples from a seperate (internal) drive, and they run fine at 24bit with a reasonable buffer size, no reduced layers, although I do need to switch off the interface animation, which is not a problem. These are simply the best drum samples around.

boogie22

Nov 13, 2004. 11:46

The sounds are sure almost perfect -All the tools are there to get a realistic sounding drum kit. Only...the manufacturers minimum requirements statement "preferably 786 mB or more" is a bit vague, or should i say a hoax??
With a 1.25 Ghz GB and 2 GB Ram, running Protools LE with a Digi002 and an external FW harddisk fro the straming audio files, this is what happens:
recording in 24-bit mode uses too much ressources, you must reduce layers, buffer size, disable Gui essential like meters etc, and in the end you'll get a drum kit that, if you want to record it, sounds like a 70' phasing experiment.
Got any problems with that? Drop a note at the user forum.
Hey, these guys don't even have a phone!

mikeymoog

Jan 15, 2004. 00:34

version 1.0, MacOS X PPC

Listen to their demos and you know why it sounds so good. (You'll need a fast Mac).

clervoyeur

Dec 8, 2003. 11:48

version 1.0, MacOS X PPC

C'est très bien ,il merite d'être encourager pour l'effort de ployer pour ce beau travail perseverance.

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