# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/expansion-packs/general-discussion/18.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Buddy Rich Snare?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/buddy-rich-snare/4629)
**Author:** [@gcdahlman](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/gcdahlman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/buddy-rich-snare/4629 "2023-03-29T19:07:52Z")
A friend who also has BFD swears by a Buddy Rich snare that was in an older pack. I think it might have been in El Dorado (?) Drew was kind enough to help me recover some expansion packs after migration, but I can’t fi… --- ## [BFD Crush kick & snare bleed?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-crush-kick-snare-bleed/4572)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-crush-kick-snare-bleed/4572 "2023-03-16T06:58:27Z")
Can anyone who has Crush confirm whether or not there is supposed to be any bleed between the kick and snare? I’m not hearing any on my end with the bleed levels cranked, but perhaps this is just by design to have no ble… --- ## [So are we ever going to see a return of the Zildjian and Paiste expansions?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/so-are-we-ever-going-to-see-a-return-of-the-zildjian-and-paiste-expansions/1362)
**Author:** [@BKLYN](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/BKLYN)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/so-are-we-ever-going-to-see-a-return-of-the-zildjian-and-paiste-expansions/1362 "2023-02-26T14:28:38Z")
The more I use my 10-piece Alesis Surge mesh drum kit, the more expressive I want to get with my cymbal work and utilize more tones. Sure, I greatly enjoy the Stanton More Bopherous cymbals and the Sabian cymbals, but I… --- ## [Swann Percussion Missing Pieces](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/swann-percussion-missing-pieces/4514)
**Author:** [@orcasound](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/orcasound)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/swann-percussion-missing-pieces/4514 "2023-02-25T23:58:36Z")
So - I’ve uncovered some additional Swan percussion presets that were located in a BFD2 folder… and when loading them - I see they are missing a number of kit pieces indicated by the little yellow triangles - any ideas? … --- ## [Once you've downloaded and installed a pack, can you delete the installer?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/once-youve-downloaded-and-installed-a-pack-can-you-delete-the-installer/4501)
**Author:** [@rosindabow](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rosindabow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/once-youve-downloaded-and-installed-a-pack-can-you-delete-the-installer/4501 "2023-02-23T10:54:28Z")
Once you’ve downloaded and installed an expansion pack, can you delete the installer? I have quite a few packs taking up some room on one of my external drives. For instance, the Crush expansion pack installer is 4.06GB.… --- ## [BFD Expansion Inventory Project](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-expansion-inventory-project/4393)
**Author:** [@SF\_Green](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/SF_Green)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-expansion-inventory-project/4393 "2023-02-15T23:19:33Z")
I started a little project a while back but never finished it. I created a spreadsheet to inventory all the BFD Expansions since it’s kind of hard to figure exactly what’s in what packs sometimes. So I thought I’d post… --- ## [A trip down memory lane](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/a-trip-down-memory-lane/4269)
**Author:** [@deangersmith](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/deangersmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/a-trip-down-memory-lane/4269 "2023-01-03T08:05:54Z")
I found this while doing my new years clean out :slight\_smile: I remember when I purchased it from Juno in London, I really love the packaging, it’s still great to have as a back up of the core library. --- ## [Detailed Manuals for Early BFD Expansions](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/detailed-manuals-for-early-bfd-expansions/4170)
**Author:** [@CHASER](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/CHASER)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/detailed-manuals-for-early-bfd-expansions/4170 "2022-12-30T14:04:18Z")
I see requests for detailed info on some Expansions… Here are the original pdf’s for early BFD (2003) and Expansions…they are detailed… Kit pieces,articulations,mics used and positioning etc…2003-2006… BFD is approach… --- ## [What do you use the wood snares pack with?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/what-do-you-use-the-wood-snares-pack-with/4203)
**Author:** [@wyrlismike](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/wyrlismike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/what-do-you-use-the-wood-snares-pack-with/4203 "2022-12-18T19:46:59Z")
ive been liking the wood snares expansion lately, was wondering what cymbals and kicks you use with the snares, like bfd3 core library or something else? also metal snares too i reckon, ive never felt sure what exactly t… --- ## [Time alignment of overheads](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/time-alignment-of-overheads/4173)
**Author:** [@wyrlismike](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/wyrlismike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/time-alignment-of-overheads/4173 "2022-12-13T20:18:54Z")
so are the overheads time aligned to the direct mics in all bfd products? they sound like it to me i was just wondering. especially the london sessions pack? was thinking about getting that one --- ## [BFD Marching Drums](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-marching-drums/4115)
**Author:** [@deangersmith](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/deangersmith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-marching-drums/4115 "2022-12-12T19:10:40Z")
Hi Again, BFD Marching Drums is expertly recorded by John Emrich, also not a review but a very tasty kit indeed. Great for all sorts of productions. --- ## [Looking for help on Percussion Expansion](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/looking-for-help-on-percussion-expansion/3883)
**Author:** [@midilance](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/midilance)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/looking-for-help-on-percussion-expansion/3883 "2022-12-06T08:06:51Z")
I’m trying to come up with a sensible way to work with the Perc Expansion. Is there someone I could speak with to pick their brain? --- ## [What Is Included in an Expansion Pack?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/what-is-included-in-an-expansion-pack/1599)
**Author:** [@pacificm](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/pacificm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/what-is-included-in-an-expansion-pack/1599 "2022-10-01T10:47:00Z")
Hello, When I download an expansion pack, does it just download new drum articulations or does it also download new grooves? Plus, is there a way of determining what exactly has been added with an expansion download? … --- ## [Sonic Reality - Hugh Padgham Big Fill Kit - Review](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-hugh-padgham-big-fill-kit-review/3705)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-hugh-padgham-big-fill-kit-review/3705 "2022-09-18T18:02:37Z")
Pros: The kick is advertised as “fat”, but I find it to be more tight, punchy and focused. Direct Kick In and Out mics, allows more tonal options than the Epik kits. Good beater attack. The snare also feels/sound… --- ## [Sonic Reality - Rod Morgenstein Kit - Review](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-rod-morgenstein-kit-review/3595)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-rod-morgenstein-kit-review/3595 "2022-08-21T10:37:12Z")
Here’s my review for the Sonic Reality - Rod Morgenstein Kit Pros: This has my type of kick sound. Big, bloomy, airy, but focused. It’s amazing that only a single direct kick was recorded for these kits. Good sele… --- ## [Sonic Reality Bob Siebenberg Kit - Review](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-bob-siebenberg-kit-review/3564)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-bob-siebenberg-kit-review/3564 "2022-08-14T14:54:35Z")
Here’s my review for the Sonic Reality - Bob Siebenberg Kit Pros: The raw kit as a whole, even with it’s limited direct mics sounds great There are a few alternate articulations for the Ride, Crashes and Toms for … --- ## [Current status/usability of Chocolate Audio expansions](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/current-status-usability-of-chocolate-audio-expansions/2791)
**Author:** [@SoundMILL](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/SoundMILL)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/current-status-usability-of-chocolate-audio-expansions/2791 "2022-08-10T05:21:56Z")
Would like to confirm the current status of expansions from CA (Chocolate Audio) Noting the following on two kits of interest. The Black Album. " IMPORTANT NOTE for past customers: the BFD version of this product is n… --- ## [Bfd3 expansion packs install error](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-expansion-packs-install-error/3538)
**Author:** [@PGN](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/PGN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-expansion-packs-install-error/3538 "2022-08-05T06:32:47Z")
Hi everyone, a little help here with the installation of bfd3 content libraries in MacBook Pro up to date with macOS Monterey. when i try to launch the install dialog i get the message that the app can’t get opened. I tr… --- ## [Where is the VST located](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/where-is-the-vst-located/3413)
**Author:** [@markClune123](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/markClune123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/where-is-the-vst-located/3413 "2022-07-12T10:02:20Z")
I just downloaded BFDXFL from BFD License Manager. Is there a default location where the VST is. I need a VST to use with Cakewalk. And, do you get a standalone app. I didn’t see a standalone anywhere. I must be doing so… --- ## [Can't get BDFXFL to download from my disk set](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-get-bdfxfl-to-download-from-my-disk-set/3412)
**Author:** [@markClune123](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/markClune123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-get-bdfxfl-to-download-from-my-disk-set/3412 "2022-07-12T00:27:42Z")
Hi all. When Io download BFDXFL - my computer says my disk is corrupt. Is there another way to get BFDXFL to download onto my computer? Thanks in advance for any help. Mark --- ## [Can’t get BFD2 authorized](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-t-get-bfd2-authorized/3384)
**Author:** [@markClune123](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/markClune123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-t-get-bfd2-authorized/3384 "2022-07-05T16:56:10Z")
Hi - my first post here. I’ve got a problem with BFD2. I’ve been using BFD1 and then BFD2 or the past 20 years or so - I’ve never had a problem with them. About a month ago, we had a power outage at our house and my Win… --- ## [Authorizing & Installing BFD Expansions](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/authorizing-installing-bfd-expansions/3361)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/authorizing-installing-bfd-expansions/3361 "2022-06-29T20:21:12Z")
Someone left an interesting comment about the offline usability of BFD and its Expansions. I may, or may not know who they are. :laughing: --- ## [Sonic Reality expansions won't authorize](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-expansions-wont-authorize/1471)
**Author:** [@musicman691](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/musicman691)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sonic-reality-expansions-wont-authorize/1471 "2022-06-17T14:15:21Z")
The one thing keeping me from going to the current version of BFD 3 is the Sonic Reality Neil Peart and Nick Mason expansions won’t authorize. From what I understand I need new license codes and I’ve heard nothing from D… --- ## [My Zildjian Expansion is invisible](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/my-zildjian-expansion-is-invisible/3160)
**Author:** [@Starise](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Starise)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/my-zildjian-expansion-is-invisible/3160 "2022-06-07T16:03:32Z")
I hate to be negative as one of my first posts on the forum but that’s kind why I’m here. I have had multiple issues with the whole BFD setup since inMusic bought it. I have almost given up completely on BFD. It has be… --- ## [Can't register serial numbers on InMusic](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-register-serial-numbers-on-inmusic/3047)
**Author:** [@Sigmund](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Sigmund)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-register-serial-numbers-on-inmusic/3047 "2022-05-27T05:15:38Z")
Hi, just attempting the migration again for the first time since April 21. I can’t see how to register my products. The serial checker on my InMusic account will not accept more than 14 digits. --- ## [Window pop up disabling BFD](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/window-pop-up-disabling-bfd/2879)
**Author:** [@astrodave](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/astrodave)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/window-pop-up-disabling-bfd/2879 "2022-05-23T02:32:02Z")
why am I getting a window pop up saying I have (no packs found in pack price catalogue) Where do I disable it or is it something that I need to complete. --- ## [Vintage Recording Pack Doesn't Show](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vintage-recording-pack-doesnt-show/2069)
**Author:** [@Lightweight76](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Lightweight76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vintage-recording-pack-doesnt-show/2069 "2022-05-22T02:58:56Z")
It seems like I’m back here each time I purchase a new expansion pack. But, I purchased the vintage recording pack and it doesn’t show in my license manager nor does it give me an option to register new product. Please a… --- ## [How do I transfer my expansion from Fxpansion site?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-do-i-transfer-my-expansion-from-fxpansion-site/2841)
**Author:** [@izunna](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/izunna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-do-i-transfer-my-expansion-from-fxpansion-site/2841 "2022-05-21T21:26:50Z")
I went through the migration process but when I try to go through the last process it display an error page saying user not authorized. I messaged support but I have not heard from them in more than a week --- ## [Are the free presets for Deluxe available anywhere?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/are-the-free-presets-for-deluxe-available-anywhere/2997)
**Author:** [@SF\_Green](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/SF_Green)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/are-the-free-presets-for-deluxe-available-anywhere/2997 "2022-05-19T20:51:34Z")
There were at one time free presets for Deluxe and XFL available from FXpansion on your account downloads page. I’ve done a fair bit of searching there, on InMusic account downloads, and on the interwebs and have come u… --- ## [How do Macros work?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-do-macros-work/1337)
**Author:** [@kafka](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/kafka)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-do-macros-work/1337 "2022-05-14T14:18:19Z")
How does the Macro feature work? It’s been in BFD3 forever. I don’t see it described in the manual. I’ve never been able to figure out how to make it do anything. Looks like it could possibly be useful for some kind … [Previous page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/expansion-packs/general-discussion/18.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/expansion-packs/general-discussion/18.md?page=4)