BFD Oak Custom | Frequently Asked Questions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Overview
• System Requirements
• What’s Included
• What Equipment Was Used
• Articulations
• All kit pieces are recorded with standard stick techniques.
• License Transfer Policy

Overview

BFD Oak Custom is a download-only expansion pack for BFD3, featuring a Yamaha Oak Custom kit recorded in stunning detail at Omega Studios. This pack is ideal for rock, fusion, or any genre that benefits from a modern, punchy drum sound. It includes a full Yamaha Oak Custom shell set, a bonus Yamaha Bamboo snare, and unique percussion-style case samples.

⚠ Please note: No hi-hats or cymbals are included. Presets are designed to work with cymbals from the BFD3 Core Library or other expansions.

System Requirements

What’s Included

Yamaha Oak Custom Kit Pieces:

• 8" x 10" Rack Tom

• 9" x 12" Rack Tom

• 10" x 13" Rack Tom

• 14" x 14" Floor Tom

• 16" x 16" Floor Tom

• 17" x 24" Bass Drum

• 6" x 14" Yamaha Bamboo Snare Drum (Lite Version)

Bonus Case Percussion Samples:

• Yamaha drum cases (10", 12", 14", 24")

• Recorded with sticks for layering and experimental sounds

Drum Head Types:

• Snare: Remo Coated Ambassador

• Toms: Remo Coated Emperor

• Kick: Remo Powersonic

Download Size:

• Main Kit: ~1.4 GB

• Case Samples: ~66 MB

What Equipment Was Used

Direct Channels:

• Kick In: Shure Beta 52 → API 3124

• Kick Out: Neumann FET 47 → API 3124

• Kick Resonant: Yamaha Sub Kick → Neve VR Console

• Snare Top: Shure Beta 57A → API 3124

• Snare Bottom: EV N/D457 → API 3124

• Snare Side: Violet Design Flamingo Jr. → ATI 8MX2

• Toms: Violet Design Globe → ATI 8MX2

Ambient Channels:

• Overheads: Neumann KM184 pair & Violet Design Black Knight → ATI 8MX2

• Room: Violet Design Globe + prototype omni capsules → Focusrite Red

• Amb3: Nevaton MC404 (stereo, center room) → Metric Halo ULN2

Recording Location:

• Omega Studios, Rockville, MD, USA

Articulations

• All kit pieces are recorded with standard stick techniques.

• The snare includes additional mallet, brush, and rod articulations.

• The kick drum features both wood and felt beater versions.

License Transfer Policy

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.