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BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 | Frequently Asked Questions

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What is BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1?
I want Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 for both BFD Player & BFD3, do I need to purchase it twice?
What are the system requirements for BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1?
What's included in this Expansion Pack?
How many Presets are included for BFD Player / BFD3?
How many kits and kit-pieces are included for BFD Player & BFD3?
Are Grooves included?
How can I purchase & download this pack straight from my Strata Drum Module?
Where can I find a setup video for BFD Player?
What's the difference between BFD3 & BFD Player?

What is BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1?

We've partnered with Zildjian to bring the world's most iconic cymbal sounds into the BFD ecosystem. Hand-selected from the Zildjian Artist Vault and studio-recorded with precision, these sounds combine the quality and character of acoustic Zildjian cymbals with the creative freedom of digital music production.

I want Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 for both BFD Player & BFD3, do I need to purchase it twice?

No - If you have purchased Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 for either BFD3 or BFD Player, the Expansion Pack is available for both products at no extra charge.

If you redeemed Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 with an Alesis e-Kit, you also do not need to purchase the product for either BFD Player or BFD3.

What are the system requirements for BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1?

Windows	MAC
BFD 3.5 OR BFD Player License Required	BFD 3.5 OR BFD Player License Required
Windows 10 version 1909 and above	MacOS 12 Monterey and above
16.5GB free disk space required	16.5GB 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's included in this Expansion Pack?

Zildjian 17" A Custom Rezo Crash
Zildjian 19" A Custom Rezo Crash
Zildjian 15" New Beat Hi-Hats
Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride
6-piece Bubinga kit with 10/12/14/16" toms, 14" snare drums, and 22" kick drum

How many Presets are included for BFD Player / BFD3?

Both BFD Player & BFD3 are bundled with a total of 6 presets:

Let's Play
Oh natural
Original Mix
Present
Solid Smoke
Vacant Room

How many kits and kit-pieces are included for BFD Player & BFD3?

BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 includes 1 Kit with the following 10 Kit Pieces:

Kick: Tama 22" Starclassic Kick
Snare: Tama 14" Starclassic Snare
HiHat: Zildjian 15" New Beat HH
Floor Tom: Tama 14" Starclassic Floor Tom
Mid Tom: Tama 12" Starclassic Mid Tom
High Tom: Tama 10" Starclassic High Tom
Crash 1: Zildjian 17" Rezo A Custom Crash
Ride 1: Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride
Floor Tom 2: Tama 16" Starclassic Floor Tom
Crash 2: Zildjian 19" A Custom Rezo Crash

Are Grooves included?

No, MIDI Grooves are not included with this Expansion pack for either BFD Player or BFD3

How can I purchase & download this pack straight from my Strata Drum Module?

You'll first need to update the Strata Module to version 1.5 - See this video to help you get started:

Where can I find a setup video for BFD Player?

We've curated the follow setup guide to help BFD Zildjian Session Mix Vol. 1 users get started with BFD Player:

What's the difference between BFD3 & BFD Player?

BFD Player is a streamlined virtual drum instrument designed for quick setup and ease of use. It includes ready-to-play kits, presets, grooves, and basic mixing controls, making it ideal for beginners and musicians who want great drum sounds without complex editing.

BFD3 is the full version of BFD and includes advanced features for music production, mixing, sound design, kit customisation, groove editing, and routing. It is designed for users who need deeper control over their drum sounds and workflows.