# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/bfd-player/general-discussion/35.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Alesis Nitro Max - Strange Conflict Between Tom 3 and Ride](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-strange-conflict-between-tom-3-and-ride/8596)
**Author:** [@ccie5754](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ccie5754)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-nitro-max-strange-conflict-between-tom-3-and-ride/8596 "2025-03-11T21:33:23Z")
Ok strange situation: Ride cymbal works fine. Tom 3 pad works fine. If I play ride followed by Tom 3 in close succession, everything is fine. If instead I play Tom 3 and Ride right after (close together hit), ride does… --- ## [Just updated to 3.5 - trouble with previous installations](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/just-updated-to-3-5-trouble-with-previous-installations/8676)
**Author:** [@rosindabow](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rosindabow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/just-updated-to-3-5-trouble-with-previous-installations/8676 "2025-03-07T15:08:10Z")
I own many of the library packs. Just updated to BFD 3.5 It is making me download BFD3 Core Library but I have that sitting in an external hard drive. I am very confused as to whether I should be scanning within In\_Music… --- ## [Trouble with BFD3 Expansion Pack Installation – Need Help!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/trouble-with-bfd3-expansion-pack-installation-need-help/8597)
**Author:** [@Elizabeam2](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Elizabeam2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/trouble-with-bfd3-expansion-pack-installation-need-help/8597 "2025-02-27T18:32:37Z")
Hey everyone, I recently picked up a couple of expansion packs for BFD3, but I’m running into some frustrating installation issues. I followed the standard process: downloaded the packs, ran the installers, and authoriz… --- ## [Cymbal choke not working](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cymbal-choke-not-working/8541)
**Author:** [@AdrianD](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/AdrianD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cymbal-choke-not-working/8541 "2025-02-18T20:41:01Z")
Hi, I’m using bdf playing Ableton and can’t get the cymbal choke to register. Not a huge deal. I’m using an Alesis Nitro max kit --- ## [About multi out in DAW](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/about-multi-out-in-daw/8127)
**Author:** [@stephanevic](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/stephanevic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/about-multi-out-in-daw/8127 "2024-11-11T10:18:04Z")
Good morning, When you want to configure the VST as a multi output, it is impossible to obtain the same sound as the single stereo output. Even by recreating the VST internal mixer configuration in my DAW. I did tests… --- ## [Bogren Digital offering free version of Krimh Drums](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bogren-digital-offering-free-version-of-krimh-drums/5403)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bogren-digital-offering-free-version-of-krimh-drums/5403 "2024-11-10T22:37:32Z")
I get the feeling Bogren saw what BFD just did with the Player and made them join the party of offering drum VI’s with limitations. However, it seems lacking in available free features, compared to BFD Player, or Steven … --- ## [Mapping Roland V-Drums to BFD Hi-Hat: Further question](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/mapping-roland-v-drums-to-bfd-hi-hat-further-question/8085)
**Author:** [@otalgia-2000](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/otalgia-2000)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/mapping-roland-v-drums-to-bfd-hi-hat-further-question/8085 "2024-11-02T23:29:55Z")
Greetings once again To recap: I’m trying to get a Roland FD-9 hi-hat controller foot pedal to communicate with BFD3. So far I can only get the pedal to trigger the same sound that the hi-hat pad is mapped to. I’ve got… --- ## [Request for assistance: Roland TD-6V & BFD3](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/request-for-assistance-roland-td-6v-bfd3/8074)
**Author:** [@otalgia-2000](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/otalgia-2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/request-for-assistance-roland-td-6v-bfd3/8074 "2024-10-31T15:16:20Z")
Greetings, knowledgeable colleagues: My cry for help involves discontinued legacy gear, so I think the answer to this one may reside deeper in the vaults than most folks go. Nevertheless, here it is: I’d like to contro… --- ## [BFD Player Crashes When Loading Large Kits](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-crashes-when-loading-large-kits/6537)
**Author:** [@sotafo](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/sotafo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-crashes-when-loading-large-kits/6537 "2024-09-13T07:41:46Z")
Hi, I am experiencing an issue where BFD Player crashes every time I try to load large drum kits (over 1GB in size). The crash typically happens during the loading screen; and I sometimes get the error message: “Memory … --- ## [Disappointed with customer experience](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/disappointed-with-customer-experience/6195)
**Author:** [@fakemail](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/fakemail)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/disappointed-with-customer-experience/6195 "2024-08-03T23:51:04Z")
After checking and listening online, BFD sounded like the best drum library of all for my needs, and when I saw that there was a trial for BFD Player to test it out I got really hyped. Alas, it was only to get hit with … --- ## [Keymap for Roland TD-1 TD-01](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/keymap-for-roland-td-1-td-01/6091)
**Author:** [@scratch\_acid](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/scratch_acid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/keymap-for-roland-td-1-td-01/6091 "2024-07-02T06:59:43Z")
Which (if any) keymap matches the midi notes of the Roland TD-1 module? The Roland manual specifies these notes: Kick 36 SNR (Head) 38 SNR (Rim) 40 T1 48 T2 45 T3 43 HH open (Bow) 46 HH open (Edge) 26 HH closed … --- ## [Mixing with BFD](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/mixing-with-bfd/6078)
**Author:** [@Nacho](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Nacho)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/mixing-with-bfd/6078 "2024-06-27T15:57:56Z")
Hey guys. How are you? It’s been a while since i’ve started watching videos about mixing drums, creating presets, etc. Is there any tutoríal about how to learn about mixing, effects, paralell compression, etc using bfd… --- ## [Incorrect info on the dark copper bfd player page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/incorrect-info-on-the-dark-copper-bfd-player-page/6061)
**Author:** [@giantfunk](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/giantfunk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/incorrect-info-on-the-dark-copper-bfd-player-page/6061 "2024-06-16T17:28:36Z")
Hi, noticed whilst browsing that the info on this page is incorrect and refers to the vintage pack details instead. https://www.bfddrums.com/bfd-player-expansions/dark-copper/ --- ## [Alesis Strata Prime and BFD Library](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-strata-prime-and-bfd-library/6055)
**Author:** [@Cgreiwe57](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Cgreiwe57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/alesis-strata-prime-and-bfd-library/6055 "2024-06-11T14:39:52Z")
I recently purchased the Alesis Strata Prime kit, registered and received the BFD software and expansion packs. Do not like having my laptop on stage as part of my kit. I would like to know if there is a way to import th… --- ## [Custom kick Logo](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/custom-kick-logo/5975)
**Author:** [@dre](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/dre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/custom-kick-logo/5975 "2024-04-27T05:05:58Z")
does anyone know if you can add your own logo to the kick drum if there a way around --- ## [Sale on Jazz Expansion Packs](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sale-on-jazz-expansion-packs/5969)
**Author:** [@gcdahlman](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/gcdahlman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sale-on-jazz-expansion-packs/5969 "2024-04-25T14:19:33Z")
I recently received an email about a sale on jazz expansion packs. When I checked them out it seems one was for the BFD Player and the others were BFD3…though the Jazz kits are included in the Player site. What’s going… --- ## [Add your own MIDI Mapping](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/add-your-own-midi-mapping/5962)
**Author:** [@ferrisconfines](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ferrisconfines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/add-your-own-midi-mapping/5962 "2024-04-22T03:21:35Z")
I just downloaded BFD Player and had some fun mixing the base kit, good stuff. Is it correct that you cannot add your own midi mapping? I program through Ableton and have a basic Mapping Scheme I use across all my other … --- ## [Authorisations expired (RESOLVED)](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/authorisations-expired-resolved/5956)
**Author:** [@Steve63](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Steve63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/authorisations-expired-resolved/5956 "2024-04-20T09:53:48Z")
Is it just me or has everyone else’s authorisations expired? The core library is good but I’m unable to authorise any of BFD Players expansion packs. I’m getting an error message, screenshot below. Steve --- ## [Does BFD Player support loading BFD libraries?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/does-bfd-player-support-loading-bfd-libraries/5460)
**Author:** [@Kash](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Kash)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/does-bfd-player-support-loading-bfd-libraries/5460 "2024-04-18T23:51:45Z")
I downloaded BFD 3 player and really liked it. I thought it’s a good idea to “upgrade” it to BFD 3 But after buying BFD 3, I feel the player version much more usable. In deed the player missing lots of configurations … --- ## [Named notes are not displayed in Reaper MIDI Editor on Piano Roll](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/named-notes-are-not-displayed-in-reaper-midi-editor-on-piano-roll/5926)
**Author:** [@Yulian\_M](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Yulian_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/named-notes-are-not-displayed-in-reaper-midi-editor-on-piano-roll/5926 "2024-04-06T09:51:04Z")
Hello! :wave: I added BFD Player in Reaper DAW to the track, these are very cool drums, I’m really glad that I found this wonderful Player! Thank you very much to the developers for making this plugin available to every… --- ## [Change volume hi hat](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/change-volume-hi-hat/5924)
**Author:** [@Rayshearer](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Rayshearer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/change-volume-hi-hat/5924 "2024-04-05T13:17:21Z")
Can anyone help me steps to individually change the volume for each section : hi hat, toms, snare. The default sounds are so small, I can barely hear the hi hat sound. --- ## [BFD Player and Multi Out in Logic](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-and-multi-out-in-logic/5917)
**Author:** [@putte](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/putte)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-and-multi-out-in-logic/5917 "2024-04-03T21:31:43Z")
Hi there. :slight\_smile: I searched the web, Youtube, posted this question in a huge Logic group over at Facebook, but I still can’t get my head around it: How can I use the Multi Outs of the BFD Player in Logic Pro in… --- ## [Missing menu for preset - bfd player free](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/missing-menu-for-preset-bfd-player-free/5900)
**Author:** [@Mor4thi](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Mor4thi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/missing-menu-for-preset-bfd-player-free/5900 "2024-03-24T20:55:42Z")
I cant see the menu for preset and mutch other stuff, ive tried to reinstall the program 3 times now, everything is registered, my Alexis nitro max drumset and the Dark mahogany Sound pack etc. Does any one here know wha… --- ## [BFD3 Grooves in BFD Player?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-grooves-in-bfd-player/5865)
**Author:** [@Berto](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Berto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-grooves-in-bfd-player/5865 "2024-03-13T20:36:21Z")
Hi! Just a simple question: I’ve BFD Player and I’m interested in buying one of the BFD3 Grooves, but I don’t know if you can use those grooves in BFD Player, or if they just run in BFD3 :man\_shrugging: Are BFD3 Groov… --- ## [Downloading Kits to Alesis brain](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/downloading-kits-to-alesis-brain/5837)
**Author:** [@JustinA](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/JustinA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/downloading-kits-to-alesis-brain/5837 "2024-02-29T16:34:33Z")
I am not a technology savvy person (lets just begin with that info) I purchased the Dark Mahogany kit in BFD player. Now I am trying to save that on a thumb drive and load it into my Alesis Command X computer module brai… --- ## [BFD Player not loading Core Library kit](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-not-loading-core-library-kit/5842)
**Author:** [@mazu](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/mazu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-not-loading-core-library-kit/5842 "2024-02-29T03:44:02Z")
I have installed BFD Player version 1.2.0 and BFD Player Core Library 1.0.0. When I open the BFD Player app it checks the product registrations and content. However, when these actions are complete, BFD Player does not… --- ## [Turning off a cymbal of a preset is this possible?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/turning-off-a-cymbal-of-a-preset-is-this-possible/5808)
**Author:** [@Mopo](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Mopo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/turning-off-a-cymbal-of-a-preset-is-this-possible/5808 "2024-02-19T08:08:09Z")
Hello in BFD Player is there a possibility to completely turning off a cymbal for example, the other microphones still pick up the sound as in real life but I haven’t found how to turn it off. Is this possible? Sorry my… --- ## [Key mapping cusomtisation](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/key-mapping-cusomtisation/5390)
**Author:** [@Bryce](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Bryce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/key-mapping-cusomtisation/5390 "2024-02-17T19:56:33Z")
I just had a little play with BFDP - nice, thank you! Those are some great kits for free! I take it that it’s not yet possible to add custom key maps? Just like BFD3 the preset keymaps for Alesis Crimson II don’t work c… --- ## [BFD Player 1.2 not seeing Core content](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-1-2-not-seeing-core-content/5779)
**Author:** [@lxworlduk](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/lxworlduk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-player-1-2-not-seeing-core-content/5779 "2024-02-09T15:48:56Z")
Please see subject. It finds it when I scan for it it but then doesn’t make it available! --- ## [Can you record audio using BFD player?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-you-record-audio-using-bfd-player/5754)
**Author:** [@LB92](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/LB92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-you-record-audio-using-bfd-player/5754 "2024-01-30T09:23:29Z")
Hi all, Super new to music/drums and have just picked up my first electric drumkit (Alesis Nitro Max) and installed BFD player. Everythings working great, I can connect my kit, hear all the sounds, play some drumless mu… [Previous page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/bfd-player/general-discussion/35.md) [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/bfd-player/general-discussion/35.md?page=2)