Dark Farm
Hard-hitting drums ideal for metal, rock, and all forms of heavy or aggressive music Recorded at Middle Farm Studios, world-renowned for their punchy live room (3) Drum kits, including an all-copper kit by Q Drum Co. (11) Cymbals (3) Additional snare drums and (3) additional kick drums (11) Mix-ready presets (7) Groove Palettes and (287) individual Grooves to inspire creativity and take your heavy metal or hard rock production to the next level
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BFD3 DARK FARM EXPANSION
Invoke the sinister power of BFD Dark Farm
Conjured in the thunderous live room of Middle Farm Studio, BFD Dark Farm includes an assortment of hard-hitting drums engineered to deliver a distinct roomy punch perfect for metal, hard rock, punk, and other forms of aggressive music. This premium BFD3 Expansion features three drum kits, including an all-copper shell kit from Q Drum Co. Copper drum shells are known for their punchy and controlled tone – perfect for cutting through a dense wall of distorted guitars. There’s also an entire suite of cymbals to choose from, including a 20” Crash of Doom and two hi-hat options, 15” K Light and 16” K Sweet. BFD Dark Farm includes over 30 fully articulated, multi-sampled instruments in all.
Recorded in a world-class live room
Opened in 2010 and located in South Devon, England, Middle Farm Studios has quickly become one of the most recognized and sought-after studios in the world for recording drums. The pitched ceiling and stone walls give the expansive live room a sound that excels at bringing percussion to life. To craft the sounds of BFD Dark Farm, our engineers took full advantage of Middle Farm’s vast arsenal of modern and vintage microphones, outboard gear, and the Trident Series 70 recording console that lies at the heart of the studio. All drums were recorded in collaboration with producer and studio owner Peter Miles, ensuring that the drum sounds of BFD Dark Farm realize the full potential of what’s possible from Middle Farm’s world-class live room.
HEAVY GROOVES
In addition to meticulously recorded drums, BFD Dark Farm also includes 287 individual Grooves across 7 Groove Pallets. These Grooves are suited for any genre of hard or heavy music such as metal, rock, alternative, doom, or prog. They’re the perfect spark to bring your next musical idea to life or to add to your latest production.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Kit 1:
Q Drum Co. Copper
Kick
- 24” x 18” Q Drum Co. Copper (open/dampened)
Rack Tom
- 13” x10” Q Drum Co. Copper
Floor Toms
- 16” x 16” Q Drum Co. Copper
- 18” x 16”x Q Drum Co. Copper
Snare
- 14” x 7” Q Drum Co. Brass
Kit 2:
Q Drum Co. Mahogany
Kick
- 24” x 18” Q Drum Co. Mahogany
Rack Tom
- 13” x10” Q Drum Co. Mahogany
Floor Toms
- 16” x 16” Q Drum Co. Mahogany
- 18” x 16”x Q Drum Co. Cop Mahogany
Snare
- 14” x 7” Q Drum Co. Aluminum
Kit 3:
DW Collectors Maple
Kick
- 20” x 20” DW Collectors Maple
Rack Toms
- 10” x 12” DW Collectors Maple
- 12” x 14” DW Collectors Maple
Floor Tom
- 14” x 16” DW Collectors Maple
Snare
- 14” x 6.5” Ludwig Black Beauty Brass
Additional Drums
Snares
- 14” x 6.5” Ludwig 402 Aluminum
- 14” x 8” Sonor Bubinga Signature
- 14” x 6” Guru Steambent Ash
Kicks
- 26” x 14” Yamaha 9000
- 22” x 18” Tama Bubinga Elite
- 22” x 14” Ludwig Classic
Cymbals
Crashes
- 16” Zildjian Sweet
- 17” Zildjian Sweet
- 18” Zildjian EFX Crash
- 20” Zildjian Crash of Doom
- 20” Zildjian K Custom Dark
- 20” Zildjian K Sweet
Hi-hats
- 15” Zildjian K Light
- 16” Zildjian K Sweet
Ride
- 23” Zildjian Sweet
Stacks
- 14” Zildjian EFX + M8 Trash + 8” Zildjian A Splash
- 14” Zildjian EFX + M8 Trash + 12” Zildjian Spiral
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements: Windows 10 version 1909 and above, OSX 10.12 and above for Mac, BFD3 version 3.4 and above. This software requires an internet connection to authorize.
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