BFD3

bfd3

EVOLVED ACOUSTIC DRUM SOFTWARE

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ALREADY HAVE BFD
BUT NOT BFD3?

ALREADY HAVE BFD
BUT NOT BFD3?

Qualify for a special offer upgrade to V3 for just $49.99, a 85% saving!

Just enter your existing BFD1, BFD2, BFD Eco, BFD Eco NFUZD serial number when asked for a promotional code during checkout

BFD3 FEATURES
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EFFORTLESS POWER

Instant results with unlimited depth

BFD3 is designed to sound great while offering as much depth as you need. Browse for entire presets, quickly compile custom kits or mould any drum sound you desire by retuning, damping and processing multiple mics with the powerful internal mixing engine.

The built-in Groove section offers a versatile range of session drummer performances alongside pattern editing and creation functions. Select from a wide range of musical drum rudiments and paint your own realistic parts.

AUGMENTED REALISM

Intelligent drum and dynamics modelling

BFD3 introduces modelled tom resonance and bleed which provides a natural-sounding 'glue' which blends the sound of the kit together. The modelling varies with the characteristics and tuning of any combination of drums - something that cannot be achieved only by using samples. BFD3 also includes improved dynamics matching across drums and a swell-modelling algorithm for more realistic cymbal washes. These features can be applied to your existing BFD libraries if you're upgrading (and to any expansion packs you buy in future).

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mixing and exporting
MIXING AND EXPORTING

New effects and workflow enhancements

The internal BFD3 mixing engine has DCAM-modelled compression, filtering and other effects alongside great-sounding EQ and algorithmic reverbs. You can even use an external signal as a compression sidechain source. New workflow enhancements let you hide multiple drum and ambient mics for simpler mixing approaches and it's easy to route multiple channels to discrete outputs for processing with other plugins or outboard gear. BFD3 even provides multi-channel audio export direct to disk. Grooves can be exported using drag and drop - perfect for compiling loops.

BFD3 is the third generation of FXpansion's flagship software acoustic drum studio: new levels of realism and ground-breaking features in an intuitive redesigned engine.

With stunning new kits, mix-ready presets and modelling technology for tom resonance and cymbal swells, BFD3 delivers uncompromising detail. The revamped interface has a new mixer and sound browser for the easiest BFD experience yet.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED?
  • 7 new kits recorded in 2 locations • Dedicated rock, metal, jazz and brush kits
  • More detail in less disk space
  • Tom resonance / cymbal swell modelling • Streamlined new browser and workflow • Faster, more efficient audio engine
  • Extendable interface for larger screens • New effects including algorithmic reverb and DCAM EnvShaper
  • Wide range of mix-ready presets • Fully editable, improved groove engine • Rudiments tool for creating grooves
  • Grooves by Steve Ferrone, Brooks Wackerman, Bobby Jarzombek, Peter Erskine & Stanton Moore courtesy of Platinum Samples
  • VST, AU and AAX plugin formats & standalone version
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BFD3 EXPANSIONS & GROOVES
BFD3 EXPANSIONS

Whether you're chasing the nostalgic echoes of the past, exploring cutting-edge soundscapes, or diving into unique kit combinations, our constantly evolving range is designed to inspire and empower musicians, producers, and creators of all levels.

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BFD3 GROOVES

Discover our Groove Packs with inspirational beats for a variety of genres. Designed to inspire riffs and kickstart songs, the included patterns are played live and dripping with the organic feel of a human drummer.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WindowsMAC
Windows 10 version 1909 and abovemacOS 10.13 to macOS 12 Monterey
18GB (small), 27GB (medium) or 55GB (full) free disk space required18GB (small), 27GB (medium) or 55GB (full) free disk space required
4GB DDR3 RAM4GB DDR3 RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 ghzIntel Core 2 Duo 2.0 ghz / equivalent or Mac M1 + M2 ARM chips
This software requires an internet connection to authorizeThis software requires an internet connection to authorize
Supported Formats: VST2, AAXSupported Formats:
MacOS Rosetta: VST2, AAX, AU
MacOS Silicon: VST2, AU

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