TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is BFD Orchestral?
- What are the system requirements?
- What is included?
- What equipment was used for the recordings?
- What articulations are included?
- Do you allow license transfers?
What is BFD Orchestral?
BFD Orchestral is an expansion pack for BFD3, offering a comprehensive library of orchestral and cinematic percussion instruments. It includes a wide range of deeply sampled drums, cymbals, and mallet instruments, each captured with multiple mic positions and velocity layers for realism and expression.
This expansion was recorded by John Emrich, a seasoned percussionist and engineer, at Omega Studios. The same recording space has been used for other notable BFD expansions, such as Jazz & Funk, Percussion, and JEX.
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 |
| 7.42GB free disk space required | 7.42GB 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) |
What is included?
Instruments:
Timpani
Concert Bass Drum
Concert Snare Drums
Field Drums
Cymbals (suspended and crash)
Chimes
Concert Percussion FX
Note: This expansion does not include any preset kits; all instruments are provided as kit pieces for creating custom kits in BFD3.
What equipment was used for the recordings?
Microphones – Direct Channels:
Kick: Shure Beta 52, Neumann FET47
Snare: Neumann KM184 B (top and bottom)
Cymbals & FX: Neumann KM184 B
Preamps:
Focusrite Red
Ambient Channels:
Overhead: Crown PZM30GPG x2 → Neve console preamps or Royer 122 (Blumlein pair) → Vintech Dual 72
Room: Neumann U89 (omni) x2 → Focusrite Red → SSL Bus Compressor
Alternate Room: Neumann KM83i x2 → Jecklin disc → Neve console preamps
What articulations are included?
Each instrument includes multiple velocity layers and expressive articulations depending on the source instrument:
Timpani: Hit (various mallets), Rolls
Bass Drum: Hit, Rim, Roll
Snare Drums: Hit (sticks, brushes, mallets), Rim, Roll
Cymbals: Crash, Bell, Scrape, Roll
Chimes & FX: Hit
Do you allow license transfers?
Yes, we allow license transfers for this product. Please note:
If you're the seller, you must contact us in advance of the sale.
If you're a prospective second-hand buyer, confirm the seller is authorized to sell. Contact support if uncertain.
Review copies, NFRs (Not For Resale), and promotional licenses cannot be transferred.
We reserve the right to refuse any license transfer request.
Once a transfer is approved, the new owner will receive the same support and upgrade options as a new purchaser.