# BFD Player

**URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/bfd-player/31.md

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## [eSoundz Back To School/Labor Day Sale](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-back-to-school-labor-day-sale/13489)

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**Author:** [@allen\_esoundz](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/allen_esoundz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-back-to-school-labor-day-sale/13489 "2026-09-03T17:11:12Z")

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Right now through the end of September save BIG! at eSoundz! Not only are select titles on sale but we are extending BOGO to pretty much anything in the shop! Rules are simple: Purchase a title of your choice and recei…

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## [Looking for the missing cocktail](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/looking-for-the-missing-cocktail/13409)

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**Author:** [@otalgia-2000](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/otalgia-2000)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/looking-for-the-missing-cocktail/13409 "2026-06-14T17:32:21Z")

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hey everyone i went to use my Cocktail expansion for the first time in a long while and noticed that BFD seems not to know that i have it. can anyone suggest how i can get Cocktail back on the list of available kits? i…

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## [Hihat not playing closed sound](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-not-playing-closed-sound/9659)

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**Author:** [@Davulcu](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Davulcu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-not-playing-closed-sound/9659 "2026-05-06T23:37:01Z")

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Apologies if this has been asked before. I have an Alesis Crimson 2 SE. I have successfully mapped it. However I cannot get the closed hihat sound. I watched a youtube video which suggested unchecking a choke box but thi…

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## [Midi note remap](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/midi-note-remap/9646)

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**Author:** [@bbadebfd](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/bbadebfd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/midi-note-remap/9646 "2026-03-01T16:50:05Z")

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Is there any way to remap the midi notes. I have an alesis nitro Max, and the bell sound triggers if I hit the ride to hard….. by design…This cannot be changed on the module or remapped, so I am thinking I can just map …

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## [Connectivity Issues with Al](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/connectivity-issues-with-al/9642)

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**Author:** [@Ickevonb](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Ickevonb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/connectivity-issues-with-al/9642 "2026-02-20T20:54:18Z")

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I recently got an alesis Nitro Max and downloaded the BFD player with the included expansion and I successfully managed to have the BFD player play the sounds of my drums, however as I’m playing, eventually the drum kit …

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## [Alesis Nitro Max Alternative Kick Pedal Issue](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-alternative-kick-pedal-issue/9641)

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**Author:** [@davidneedle](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/davidneedle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-alternative-kick-pedal-issue/9641 "2026-02-20T18:47:27Z")

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Hey all… Recently bought the Alesis Nitro Max kit, and it’s generally working as expected so far. I’ve run into an issue though. I occasionally like to swap out the kick drum pedal for a quieter alternative for practise …

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## [Installing BFD 3.5](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/installing-bfd-3-5/8731)

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**Author:** [@TomKiwi](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/TomKiwi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/installing-bfd-3-5/8731 "2026-02-16T16:53:51Z")

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Hello, i bought the BFD 3.5 yesterday for 59 Euros and tried to install it, but I’m unable to install the Cory Library (Version 1.0.0 with 48GB). Not only that the download lasts forever (what I can understand cause of …

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## [No sound in logic or the inmusic app](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-sound-in-logic-or-the-inmusic-app/9639)

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**Author:** [@Buppo](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Buppo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-sound-in-logic-or-the-inmusic-app/9639 "2026-02-16T03:00:16Z")

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Just got bdf3.5 and in the inmusic app before had tools-audio and midi setup, but when I open it up in logic it has no audio and midi setup. I tried redownloading same thing

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## [Alesis Nitro Max with Expansion Kit](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-with-expansion-kit/6210)

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**Author:** [@themadphoenix](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/themadphoenix)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-with-expansion-kit/6210 "2025-12-29T02:55:17Z")

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Ok, so I just bought the Alesis Nitro Max with the expansion kit (an extra floor tom and crash cymbal). BFD player seems to map the extra crash cymbal just fine, but even with the Vintage 70s expansion pack that looks t…

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## [Help with grooves not working](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/help-with-grooves-not-working/9604)

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**Author:** [@KDump](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/KDump)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/help-with-grooves-not-working/9604 "2025-12-25T09:02:47Z")

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Hey there! im making a 6 minute song usign mostly bfd grooves, and when i was in the middle of placing grroves, they show in a weird grayish color and do not play. It’s kinda frustrating since im not able to finish my so…

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## [BFD 3.5 install Mac Sequoia](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-install-mac-sequoia/9590)

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**Author:** [@Pugs](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Pugs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-install-mac-sequoia/9590 "2025-12-05T16:08:05Z")

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Installing 3.5 Applications -Core Libraries and 8 expansions Mac M1 studio -Sequoia 15.6.1 64GB Ram Until recently I have been able to use 3.4 with only the core library but now after upgrading to Cubase 15 BFD says …

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## [MIDI problem - notes don't play sometimes](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/midi-problem-notes-dont-play-sometimes/8770)

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**Author:** [@ProchyVK](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ProchyVK)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/midi-problem-notes-dont-play-sometimes/8770 "2025-11-25T00:18:13Z")

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Hello, Im having a problem with MIDI drums on my Logic Pro (trial for now). When I put MIDI drums (BFD player) and play whole project, sometimes MIDI misses the note. For example I have a long line of snare playing an in…

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## [How to Use Groove Editor](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-use-groove-editor/9457)

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**Author:** [@pacificm](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/pacificm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-use-groove-editor/9457 "2025-11-14T12:14:58Z")

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I use BFD 3.5 and Superior Drummer 3 (SD3). In SD3 there is a Groove Editor function that allows easy editing of grooves. BFD 3.5 has a similar function. But, I have not been able to figure it out with BFD 3.5. I’ve …

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## [Black Friday on expansion packs?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/black-friday-on-expansion-packs/9568)

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**Author:** [@MetalBeachDude](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/MetalBeachDude)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/black-friday-on-expansion-packs/9568 "2025-11-12T19:12:30Z")

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Hey everyone, I am definitely going to scoop up a couple of expansion packs for BFD 3.5 extremely soon, maybe even today. I was wondering, even though the expansion packs are mostly $19 right now, will they go on further…

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## [Can't install BFD Core Library](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-install-bfd-core-library/9480)

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**Author:** [@Gsuaf](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Gsuaf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-install-bfd-core-library/9480 "2025-11-11T09:21:59Z")

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Hey everyone, I am trying to install BFD Player on my M4 MacBook Air via inMusic Software Center. When I try to install BFD Player itself (version 1.2.1), I get a message saying that I need to install the BFD Core Libra…

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## [Alesis Nitro Max Won't Register To PC - "Internet Issue"](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-wont-register-to-pc-internet-issue/9548)

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**Author:** [@Sqyup](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Sqyup)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-wont-register-to-pc-internet-issue/9548 "2025-11-07T07:57:35Z")

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My Alesis Nitro Max refuses to register in inMusic. This may be an issue caused by the fact that I see two “Nitro Max” options in inMusic, but I don’t know what to do about that, either. Regardless, when I click either …

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## [TD27 cymbals with BFD 3.5](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/td27-cymbals-with-bfd-3-5/9557)

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**Author:** [@rob42771](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rob42771)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/td27-cymbals-with-bfd-3-5/9557 "2025-11-01T01:42:24Z")

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This software is driving me crazy. Because there is not an option for direct mapping to a Roland TD27. I’ve manually mapped the drums/cymbals in the application. Initially I actually got incorrect directions from InMusic…

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## [Mixer doesn't control anything](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/mixer-doesnt-control-anything/5481)

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**Author:** [@Topo](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Topo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/mixer-doesnt-control-anything/5481 "2025-10-15T00:53:58Z")

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I’ve just been using the free version, and find that I cannot adjust the level or pan of any sounds. Only the Main fader will affect volume for everything. How do I get the faders for each drum to work?

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## [BFD 3.5 Scaling On Macbook](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-scaling-on-macbook/9000)

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**Author:** [@MetalBeachDude](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/MetalBeachDude)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-scaling-on-macbook/9000 "2025-10-12T16:44:58Z")

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Hello! As the title states, I cannot see the bottom of BFD 3.5 AT ALL! I want to pull the volume down on the hi-hat but no matter what I do to scale it down, it never works. I saw on the free BFD Player it has the optio…

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## [Core library not appearing](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/core-library-not-appearing/9442)

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**Author:** [@Vee](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Vee)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/core-library-not-appearing/9442 "2025-09-24T00:09:22Z")

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Hey I use BFD drums on my fl studio 21 and out of nowhere my bfd core library stopped showing up i’ve reinstalled the core library and BFD drums itself to all of my plugin folders and its not showing up im practically ri…

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## [Cubase validation](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cubase-validation/9511)

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**Author:** [@greg](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/greg)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cubase-validation/9511 "2025-09-15T03:33:13Z")

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Is there any way we can have faster validation on Cubase? It’s diving me nuts every time I load a new song, from booting up Cubase. It’s far too slow.

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## [The drum set is not displayed on the main screen of BFD Player](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/the-drum-set-is-not-displayed-on-the-main-screen-of-bfd-player/9490)

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**Author:** [@Guilherme](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Guilherme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/the-drum-set-is-not-displayed-on-the-main-screen-of-bfd-player/9490 "2025-08-23T22:39:16Z")

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Hi. I downloaded the free version of BFD Player and also the Core Library using the iMusic Setup, but once I plug my drum in, no drum set is displayed on the main screen. Does someone knows what is problem here?

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## [Logged in but BFD Player doesn't start](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/logged-in-but-bfd-player-doesnt-start/9464)

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**Author:** [@zuluwave](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/zuluwave)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/logged-in-but-bfd-player-doesnt-start/9464 "2025-08-10T21:35:14Z")

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I am brand new to BFD Player. In Cakewalk, I insert the BFD synth and BFD asks me to login via the web browser. I do so successfully…. Nothing happens in Cakewalk. It’s still on the BFD login screen? Im stuck, please hel…

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## [Editing events in groove editor](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/editing-events-in-groove-editor/9440)

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**Author:** [@legalbill](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/legalbill)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/editing-events-in-groove-editor/9440 "2025-07-30T19:21:46Z")

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Must be me but with BFD 3.5 I cannot figure out how to edit or copy/paste single events. For example I want to copy say a snare hit and when I use duplicate and then go to move the new note all events are highlighted and…

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## [How to sync a groove up and have it play with Digital Performer](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-sync-a-groove-up-and-have-it-play-with-digital-performer/9172)

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**Author:** [@rosindabow](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rosindabow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-sync-a-groove-up-and-have-it-play-with-digital-performer/9172 "2025-07-13T22:36:32Z")

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I am running BFD 3.5 inside Digital Performer 11. Drums are working but IU cannot seem to get the program to run any groove when I hit play. The play button goes on and I can see that the metronome is in sync but no play…

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## [BFD3 stops extracting files at 46%](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-stops-extracting-files-at-46/9154)

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**Author:** [@MontyB](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/MontyB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-stops-extracting-files-at-46/9154 "2025-07-07T23:12:07Z")

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Tried several times to download and install but stops dead at 46% and a little green light comes on, on the right side of the extraction activity bar. Anyone have a clue? Thanks MontyB

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## [Snare articulations](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/snare-articulations/9075)

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**Author:** [@OdrumZ](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/OdrumZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/snare-articulations/9075 "2025-06-22T09:48:39Z")

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Hey guys n gals I’m trying to add drags and flams to a sequence that I played into logic via midi keyboard . It sounds OK when I hit ‘Audition’ but it just gives a normal snare hit when triggered, Any advice? Cheers …

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## [Hi-Hat Issues with BFD Player 1.2](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hi-hat-issues-with-bfd-player-1-2/5845)

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**Author:** [@Dadstro](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Dadstro)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hi-hat-issues-with-bfd-player-1-2/5845 "2025-06-21T16:51:37Z")

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Ever since the 1.2 update my Hi-Hat doesn’t work properly. I have an Alesis Surge Mesh kit. When I load a new preset such as 80’s Lover the open Hi-Hat sounds normal, as soon as I close the Hi-Hat it no longer opens. The…

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## [BFD 3.5 Scaling On Windows](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-scaling-on-windows/9015)

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**Author:** [@audiodegradable](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/audiodegradable)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-scaling-on-windows/9015 "2025-06-02T08:27:45Z")

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Hello! As the title states, I cannot see the bottom of BFD 3.5 AT ALL! I want to pull the volume down on the hi-hat but no matter what I do to scale it down, it never works. I saw on the free BFD Player a scalable GUI. H…

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## [Tip for Fist-Punch kick](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/tip-for-fist-punch-kick/9003)

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**Author:** [@Stmb01](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Stmb01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/tip-for-fist-punch-kick/9003 "2025-05-19T13:35:35Z")

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Discovered how to achieve “fist-punch kick”. I already had an amazing highly tailored sound but then in my DAW on my Kick-Sub track I added first plugin in line, a 1-18" bass cab IR (I use TwoNotes Genome/Torpedo, be sur…

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