TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is BFD Zildjian A Family?
- I want Zildjian A Family for both BFD Player & BFD3, do I need to purchase it twice?
- What are the system requirements for Zildjian A Family?
- 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 A Family?
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 A Family for both BFD Player & BFD3, do I need to purchase it twice?
No - If you have purchased Zildjian A Family for either BFD3 or BFD Player, the Expansion Pack is available for both products at no extra charge.
If you redeemed Zildjian A Family 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 Zildjian A Family?
| 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 10" A Splash
- Zildjian 14" A New Beat HH
- Zildjian 18" A China High
- Zildjian 18" A Thin Crash
- Zildjian 19" A Thin Crash
- Zildjian 20" A Thin Crash
- Zildjian 22" A Medium Ride
How many Presets are included for BFD Player / BFD3?
Both BFD Player & BFD3 are bundled with 1 preset: A Full House
How many kits and kit-pieces are included for BFD Player & BFD3?
BFD Zildjian A Family does not include any kit pieces
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 1.5.1 - 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.
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