Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BFD Virtually Erskine?
- What are the system requirements?
- Is BFD Virtually Erskine related to any previous product?
- What is included?
- Who produced BFD Virtually Erskine?
- Do you allow license transfers?
What is BFD Virtually Erskine?
BFD Virtually Erskine is an expansion pack for BFD3 featuring 2 stunning kits played by the legendary drummer Peter Erskine of Weather Report, Steps Ahead and artists such as Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, and many more.
What are the system requirements?
| Windows | MAC |
|---|---|
| BFD 3 License Required | BFD 3 License Required |
| Windows 10 version 1909 and above | MacOS 12 Monterey and above |
| 5.86GB free disk space required | 5.86GB 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) |
Is BFD Virtually Erskine related to any previous product?
BFD Virtually Erskine was originally available from Platinum Samples as 'Virtually Erskine'. BFD Virtually Erskine is the same product, as Platinum Samples has ceased distribution for this product.
If you are an existing customer who purchased 'Virtually Erskine' from Platinumsamples.com, please contact our support team with details of your original purchase and serial number.
What is included?
DW Jazz Series [Jazz Kit] - played with sticks and brushes:
- Kick 1: 14x18" Evans G1 Coated batters
- Kick 2: 14x20" Evans G1 Coated batters
- Rack Tom: 8x12" Evans G1 Coated batters
- Floor Tom: 14x14" Evans G1 Coated batters
DW VLT [Rock Kit]:
- Kick: 16x22" Evans EMAD coated
- Hi Tom: 8x10" Evans G2
- Mid Tom: 9x13" Evans G2
- Floor Tom: 16x16" Evans G2
DW Snares:
- Snare 1: 4.5x14" wood jazz series Evans G1 Coated batters
- Snare 2: 6.5x14" stainless steel Evans G1 Coated batters
Cymbals/percussion:
- Crash 1: Zildjian A Series 14" Thin Crash
- Crash 2: Zildjian K Series 18" Dark Crash
- Ride 1: Zildjian 19" Armand Ride with rivets
- Ride 2: Zildjian 20" Prototype
- Ride 3: Zildjian 21" Armand Ride
- Ride 4: Zildjian 20" Left Side Ride
- Hihat: Zildjian 14" New Beat
- Effects cymbal: Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker
- Cowbell: LP Tito Puente cowbell
Who produced BFD Virtually Erskine?
BFD Virtually Erskine was recorded and produced in Peter's own studio by John Emrich in association with Cymbal Masters.
Do you allow license transfers?
Yes, however:
- If you're the seller, you must contact us in advance of the sale. If you're a prospective second-hand buyer, you must check that the seller is cleared to sell. If in doubt, contact us.
- 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, the new owner is entitled to exactly the same upgrade paths and technical support resources as if they had bought the product new. Please see our guide on License Transfers for more information
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