- What is BFD Jazz & Funk Collection?
- What are the system requirements?
- Where was BFD Jazz & Funk Collection recorded?
- Do you allow license transfers?
What is BFD Jazz & Funk Collection?
BFD Jazz & Funk Collection is a download-only expansion pack for BFD3.
What are the system requirements?
| Windows | MAC |
|---|---|
| BFD 3.5 License Required | BFD 3.5 License Required |
| Windows 10 version 1909 and above | MacOS 12 Monterey and above |
| 22.82GB free disk space required | 22.82GB free disk space required |
| 8GB DDR3 RAM and above | 8GB DDR3 RAM and above |
| Intel Core i5 3.0 ghz and above or | Intel Core i5 3.0 ghz and above or |
| AMD Ryzen 3 (2017) and above | Apple Silicon M1 and above |
| This software requires an internet connection to authorize | This software requires an internet connection to authorize |
| Supported formats: VST2, VST3, AAX | Supported formats: VST2, VST3, AAX, AU (Intel and ARM - Rosetta is not required) |
Where was BFD Jazz & Funk Collection recorded?
BFD Jazz & Funk Collection was produced by John Emrich and the engineering team at Omega Studios, Rockville, Maryland – one of the largest recording and educational facilities on the US east coast. John's philosophy when approaching the recordings was to present a drummer's perspective. This is reflected in the different methods of striking the drums (sticks, brushes, mallets, hot rods and hands) and the introduction of new expressive articulations, such as those in the brushed snares. The drier recording environment and John's own methods of tuning and micing up the drums are also vital elements of the new sounds.
Studio A at Omega was used, which features a Neve VR console and Digidesign HD 192 interfaces for A/D conversion. No additional processing was used, except for subtle compression on the Room and PZM (Amb3) channels. The mic channels were set up as follows:
Direct channels
- Kick In: Shure Beta 52 / API preamp
- Kick Out: Neumann FET 47 / Focusrite Red preamp
- Cymbals: Neumann KM 185 / Neve console preamps
- Snare Top: Shure SM57 / API preamp
- Snare Bottom: Neumann KMi 85 / Focusrite Red preamp
- Hihat: Neumann KMi 85 / Neve console preamp
- Toms: Sennheiser 421 / Neve console preamps
Ambient channels
- Overhead: Matched Neumann KM184s / Focusrite ISA 115 preamps
- Room: Neumann U89s / Focusrite preamps and SSL G384 stereo compressor. The mics were placed 3.5 ft from the kit, 3 ft apart from each other.
- PZM: Crown PZMs / Neve console preamps and compressors. The mics were placed on the floor 3 ft from the kit, 3 ft apart from each other.
Do you allow license transfers?
Yes, however:
- If you're the seller, you must contact us in advance of the sale. If you're the prospective second-hand buyer, you must check that the seller is cleared to sell. If in doubt, contact us.
- There is a flat $50 fee per product for a license transfer, which can be purchased from our online shop.
- Review copies, NFRs (Not For Resale copies, sometimes used for in-store demos), etc., cannot be transferred under any circumstances.
- We reserve the right to refuse a license transfer request.
Once a transfer is authorized and the fee has been paid, the new owner is entitled to exactly the same upgrade paths and technical support resources as if they had bought the product new.