# BFD Expansion Packs **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/expansion-packs/10.md [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) --- ## [BFD3 expansions](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-expansions/4363)
**Author:** [@Nacho](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Nacho)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-expansions/4363 "2026-09-27T04:06:01Z")
Hello everyone! Just wondering if any of you have sabían vault, modern drummer snare select, Wooden and metal snares and the black álbum? Also dark farm as well. Do you recomend them? Is there any trick to save sole s… --- ## [Remove expansions’ kits and presets](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/remove-expansions-kits-and-presets/13491)
**Author:** [@Tumulte](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Tumulte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/remove-expansions-kits-and-presets/13491 "2026-09-09T16:23:56Z")
Hi, I’d like to clean my BFD3 by removing all the expansion I’ve removed or don’t have the licence for (I had a temporary licence for debugging once and I can’t get rid of the damn kits and presets). I have removed the … --- ## [Looks like inMusic got back the license to use Zildjian again](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/looks-like-inmusic-got-back-the-license-to-use-zildjian-again/13459)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/looks-like-inmusic-got-back-the-license-to-use-zildjian-again/13459 "2026-08-25T13:37:43Z")
I just saw this surprising email about Zildjian sample packs becoming a thing again. I’m guessing these are just gonna be repackaged expansions from the original Zildjian vaults and not newly sampled cymbals? Still hilar… --- ## [BFD3.5 Won't Authorize My Expansions](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-wont-authorize-my-expansions/8804)
**Author:** [@BCy2k](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/BCy2k)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-wont-authorize-my-expansions/8804 "2026-07-31T22:05:22Z")
I’ve managed to update to BFD3.5 and thought I had it up and running just fine. I booted it up standalone today and it said I needed to authorize all of my Expansions (at least 30). I clicked the button to authorize and … --- ## [Is BFD stopped updating?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/is-bfd-stopped-updating/9556)
**Author:** [@Studiostriver](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Studiostriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/is-bfd-stopped-updating/9556 "2026-06-12T08:11:49Z")
I see the last comment about updates was made in May of this year so i wonder is BFD3 doomed? --- ## [eSoundz Spring Sale!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-spring-sale/9662)
**Author:** [@allen\_esoundz](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/allen_esoundz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-spring-sale/9662 "2026-05-06T01:42:12Z")
Right now buy any Sonic Reality Expansion Pack for BFD3.5 and receive a second title at no charge! (See below for instructions on how to redeem your free pack!). R.A.W. (Rex, Apple Loop and Wave) Style Paks are just $5!… --- ## [Virtually Erskine prob](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/virtually-erskine-prob/9634)
**Author:** [@sunbambino](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/sunbambino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/virtually-erskine-prob/9634 "2026-02-08T15:22:57Z")
Completely new to BDF3 and having a problem with the Erskine Pack. The patterns don’t stay in time, particularly the BD which goes drifting way off-groove. Could this be because I don’t have the Erskine Grooves? Or somet… --- ## [Expansion compatibility](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/expansion-compatibility/9615)
**Author:** [@oscarspiders](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/oscarspiders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/expansion-compatibility/9615 "2026-01-16T13:08:11Z")
Hello, I am a new user. I wanted to know if the BDF Player expansion packs are compatible with BDF3 and if they are supported by it. Thank you. Oscarspiders --- ## [BOGO is BACK at eSoundz!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bogo-is-back-at-esoundz/8977)
**Author:** [@allen\_esoundz](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/allen_esoundz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bogo-is-back-at-esoundz/8977 "2026-01-14T00:55:59Z")
Buy One Get One is back now through the end of May at eSoundz. How it works? Buy any Sonic Reality BFD3.5 expansion pack and receive another pack of equal or lesser value at no charge. To receive your second pack plea… --- ## [BFD VIRTUALLY ERSKINE is not for sale but it's available elsewhere](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-virtually-erskine-is-not-for-sale-but-its-available-elsewhere/9584)
**Author:** [@Robos](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Robos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-virtually-erskine-is-not-for-sale-but-its-available-elsewhere/9584 "2025-11-22T06:43:31Z")
I noticed that the BFD VIRTUALLY ERSKINE is no longer listed on bfddrum and is listed for sale on Audiodeluxe. Will it be compatible, installable, and authorized by the new Inmusic Software Center? --- ## [eSoundz Black Friday Sale!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-black-friday-sale/9589)
**Author:** [@allen\_esoundz](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/allen_esoundz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-black-friday-sale/9589 "2025-11-19T14:12:59Z")
BOGO is back on ALL Expansion Packs! Purchase an Expansion Pack of your choice and then send me an email at allen(at)esoundz(dot)com with your free selection. You can also choose any of our Stylus RMX or R.A.W. Style/A… --- ## ["BFD Percussion" pieces missing from BFD3?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-percussion-pieces-missing-from-bfd3/2757)
**Author:** [@dysamoria](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/dysamoria)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-percussion-pieces-missing-from-bfd3/2757 "2025-11-05T05:43:09Z")
I’ve been porting my projects from BFD2 to BFD3, and I occasionally have missing samples in BFD3. I just experienced it now. I undid the plug-in switch to go back to BFD2 and checked the name on the specific piece: a bla… --- ## [Won't authorize - again](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/wont-authorize-again/8984)
**Author:** [@tripleB](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/tripleB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/wont-authorize-again/8984 "2025-11-04T20:33:34Z")
Well, i needed to authorize again, not sure how many times i need to do this. (i’ve been using bfd for about a year now) but, now it just hangs. i can’t authorize and I can’t use the software, the circle just spins and … --- ## [Hard Drive Crash.....Help Please](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hard-drive-crash-help-please/9497)
**Author:** [@jbovinette](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jbovinette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hard-drive-crash-help-please/9497 "2025-11-03T17:40:14Z")
I had a hard drive crash a couple of months ago and nearly lost everything and the only thing that was backed up were the Expansion Pack audio files and such. But here is the thing, My laptop which is quite old and was a… --- ## [Download Failure ECONNRESET?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/download-failure-econnreset/9553)
**Author:** [@wiremic](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/wiremic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/download-failure-econnreset/9553 "2025-11-03T09:36:42Z")
Getting this error about 8% into download. Whats the fix?? Anyone having a similar issue? --- ## [Platinum Samples Evil Joe Barresi Glamouflage Kit](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/platinum-samples-evil-joe-barresi-glamouflage-kit/9559)
**Author:** [@thomashood1](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/thomashood1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/platinum-samples-evil-joe-barresi-glamouflage-kit/9559 "2025-11-01T22:28:26Z")
I bought the dvd version of Platinum Samples Evil Joe Barresi Glamouflage Kit QuickPack for BFD new from guitar center how can I get bfd 3 to recognize it? I installed it from the DVDs and thought I did it correctly. Any… --- ## [Expansions on separate hard drives?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/expansions-on-separate-hard-drives/9554)
**Author:** [@ratskins](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ratskins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/expansions-on-separate-hard-drives/9554 "2025-10-29T12:58:05Z")
Is it possible to have expansions installed on separate hard drives, or do they need to be in the same location? And if so, what is the process for moving an expansion from one drive to another one? --- ## [eSoundz Fall Sale!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-fall-sale/9539)
**Author:** [@allen\_esoundz](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/allen_esoundz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/esoundz-fall-sale/9539 "2025-09-24T02:16:17Z")
Starts Now!!! only at www(dot)esoundz(dot)com All BFD3 Expansions only $25! Ken Scott Collection for BFD3 $99 R.A.W. Artist Paks $10 R.A.W. Style Paks $5 For those wondering, R.A.W. = stereo loops in Rex, Apple Loop… --- ## [Platinum Samples](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/platinum-samples/9141)
**Author:** [@Nacho](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Nacho)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/platinum-samples/9141 "2025-08-23T20:48:35Z")
Hello everyone! I would like to try some of the Platinum Samples. I dont know which one to buy first: Evils Drum (the glamouflage kit sounds amazing), Andy Johns or Jim scott. Also, Is there any problem or any issue us… --- ## [No more taiko expansion pack](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-more-taiko-expansion-pack/9142)
**Author:** [@jeffspc88mx](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jeffspc88mx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-more-taiko-expansion-pack/9142 "2025-08-02T00:14:41Z")
Love me some taiko and the groove pack is on sale, but where’s the expansion pack that’s needed to go with it? --- ## [Please put more details in the expansions pages](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/please-put-more-details-in-the-expansions-pages/9217)
**Author:** [@DCFOS](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/DCFOS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/please-put-more-details-in-the-expansions-pages/9217 "2025-07-30T02:03:30Z")
Just a suggestion, but for example, I was looking at the Sabian Digital Vault expansion, and it seems there’s no way to know what kitpieces you’re getting with it. This is also the cases for other exapansions if I’m not… --- ## [Best ride cymbals?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/best-ride-cymbals/9178)
**Author:** [@DCFOS](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/DCFOS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/best-ride-cymbals/9178 "2025-07-22T21:04:29Z")
Are there any ride cymbals you think are better quality than others among all expansions? For some reasons I’m having trouble finding some that suit my ears in the core library, I also have Modern retro and Dark farm. S… --- ## [How To Access Expansions in BFD3.5](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-access-expansions-in-bfd3-5/9146)
**Author:** [@pacificm](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/pacificm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-access-expansions-in-bfd3-5/9146 "2025-07-08T00:44:20Z")
It’s been a while since I used BFD. I just installed 3.5 and several expansions on my new Mac. I completed a scan and all appears to be recognized and authorized. Core is on the internal drive and the expansions are o… --- ## [Manu Katche / Yamaha Cases license](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/manu-katche-yamaha-cases-license/8859)
**Author:** [@timjames](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/timjames)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/manu-katche-yamaha-cases-license/8859 "2025-07-07T19:16:22Z")
Hello I need serials for my Manu Katche snare and Yamaha Cases. I’ve read Drew can help me with this? @bfd\_drew --- ## [Status of the Manu Katche MD snare expansion?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/status-of-the-manu-katche-md-snare-expansion/3104)
**Author:** [@dkadrioski](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/dkadrioski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/status-of-the-manu-katche-md-snare-expansion/3104 "2025-07-07T17:28:12Z")
I know there was talk last year that this pack would be restored at some point. It’s far and away my favorite snare and I’m having serious separation anxiety :slight\_smile: Any (hopefully good) news on this? --- ## [Problem with BFD page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/problem-with-bfd-page/9128)
**Author:** [@Nacho](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Nacho)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/problem-with-bfd-page/9128 "2025-07-01T11:54:15Z")
Hello guys. I was trying to buy some expansions but there’s a message saying i’m not being charged. If i try to buy using my country information i get no option to pay with pay pal. Do you recomend me any other website… --- ## [inMusic Installer/ extraction Slowest ZIP file opener ever](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/inmusic-installer-extraction-slowest-zip-file-opener-ever/9095)
**Author:** [@Musicmachine](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Musicmachine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/inmusic-installer-extraction-slowest-zip-file-opener-ever/9095 "2025-06-18T23:48:34Z")
After many issues with BFD3 since inMusic introduced there NEW licenser/downloader/installer it tells me NONE of by 57 expansion kits are installed but they are licensed. I made the decision to have the inMusic license i… --- ## [I got an email about a sale](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/i-got-an-email-about-a-sale/9045)
**Author:** [@sendalive](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/sendalive)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/i-got-an-email-about-a-sale/9045 "2025-06-16T10:06:59Z")
KABUKI & NOH PERCUSSION \ **Author:** [@bscur](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/bscur)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/percussion-expansion-presets/6507 "2025-06-14T12:52:51Z") I just loaded the Percussion Expansion, but I don’t see any presets to go with the grooves. When I load a groove, I don’t know what drums should be loaded where. Am I supposed to populate the kit with drums for each groo… --- ## [Jazz Maple presets sound horrible!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/jazz-maple-presets-sound-horrible/9068)
**Author:** [@jshixson1](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jshixson1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/jazz-maple-presets-sound-horrible/9068 "2025-06-13T11:47:05Z")
Sorry I spent the money… Jazz Maple presets sound incredibly bad. Velocity on toms is all over the place and the harder you hit, they start to choke or rim shot. Ride is completely damped on bow, bell and edge?!? NONE o… [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/expansion-packs/10.md?page=1)