# BFD3 **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/9.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Drum Track snap increments](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/drum-track-snap-increments/9485)
**Author:** [@Stmb01](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Stmb01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/drum-track-snap-increments/9485 "2025-08-24T00:15:12Z")
When placing grooves into the Drum Track there are four increments in the drum track measures that the groove will snap to. Is there a way to increase the number of increments OR possibly deactivate the drum track’s snap… --- ## [Show Artitulations](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/show-artitulations/9468)
**Author:** [@Steve63](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Steve63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/show-artitulations/9468 "2025-08-15T23:19:37Z")
Something that always slows me down when creating a key map is having articulations showing that aren’t actually included in a particular kit piece. They have the (!) next to them and it’s especially annoying with hi/hat… --- ## [Key Map TD-17kvx](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/key-map-td-17kvx/9470)
**Author:** [@rtw](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rtw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/key-map-td-17kvx/9470 "2025-08-11T18:33:44Z")
Does anyone have the key map they can share for the Roland TD-17kvx? I can’t map the cymbals properly, the bell doesn’t register on the ride and I am unable to register the choke on any cymbal and crossstick hit don’t r… --- ## [BFD 3.5 crashes in Logic Pro 11.2.2 Mac OS Sequoia](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-crashes-in-logic-pro-11-2-2-mac-os-sequoia/9450)
**Author:** [@TSIL](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/TSIL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-crashes-in-logic-pro-11-2-2-mac-os-sequoia/9450 "2025-08-10T14:07:45Z")
Every time I try to use BFD 3.5 in Logic Pro it crashes, forcing me to restart Logic Pro. It goes on and on, making it unusable currently. I saw an old post advising to turn off Midi 2.0, which I’ve done, but it makes no… --- ## [VST2 v VST3 kit piece names](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vst2-v-vst3-kit-piece-names/9456)
**Author:** [@Steve63](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Steve63)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vst2-v-vst3-kit-piece-names/9456 "2025-08-09T20:21:25Z")
I reported a bug back in November last year, but have realised that it’s not really a bug. It’s actually Steinberg who have dropped the ability to display kit piece names in the piano roll. This wouldn’t be such an iss… --- ## [BFD 3.5 Dark Mode - Can you change?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-dark-mode-can-you-change/9145)
**Author:** [@wudders](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/wudders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-dark-mode-can-you-change/9145 "2025-08-09T17:55:06Z")
I really dont like the new dark UI, IMO it makes it much harder to edit grooves, the gird is not as obvious and it takes me longger to use it. Is it possible to revert to a light mode? I cant see any options for this but… --- ## [Why I won’t upgrade](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/why-i-won-t-upgrade/9433)
**Author:** [@Pugs](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Pugs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/why-i-won-t-upgrade/9433 "2025-08-04T22:06:48Z")
I love the sounds of BFD. Truly top notch but I’m so glad I’m still on 3.4. whatever. I’m actually just petrified of upgrading and that I’ll never get it working again. If I feel this way then I’m SURE I’m not alone. I s… --- ## [BFD 3.5 No longer displaying Label Piano Roll? (FL Studio)](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-no-longer-displaying-label-piano-roll-fl-studio/9455)
**Author:** [@Dadane](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Dadane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-no-longer-displaying-label-piano-roll-fl-studio/9455 "2025-08-04T13:12:46Z")
BFD 3 used to display the name of every note Within FL’s piano roll (pre 3.5) but ever since this update it’s been stuck like this (notes blank) as a result doing anything feels like a guessing game, it’s made workin… --- ## [GUI Issue on macOS -- Anyone else?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/gui-issue-on-macos-anyone-else/9156)
**Author:** [@no\_barcode](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/no_barcode)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/gui-issue-on-macos-anyone-else/9156 "2025-08-03T13:51:41Z")
Hello All - New BFD user here! Wondering if anyone else has seen this GUI issue on macOS? Random bits of the UI elements are being drawn and then just stay there while I scroll the various areas like the mixer and the e… --- ## [Buzz (Drag) Stroke Cutoff Bug](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/buzz-drag-stroke-cutoff-bug/8960)
**Author:** [@outland](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/outland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/buzz-drag-stroke-cutoff-bug/8960 "2025-08-02T22:09:07Z")
The most annoying bug that I’m finding is that the buzz/drag stroke on many snare drums does not cutoff consistently when a single stroke (sidestick, rimshot, etc.) is applied in BFD3.5. I first found it on Signature Sna… --- ## [Linking gain knobs or faders](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/linking-gain-knobs-or-faders/9435)
**Author:** [@ratskins](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ratskins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/linking-gain-knobs-or-faders/9435 "2025-07-31T05:19:27Z")
Sometimes you just want to drop all the gain levels or fader levels. For example, when a kit is way too hot (I’m looking at YOU 8 bit kit), it might be nice to keep the relative gain positions but move all of the existin… --- ## [Please bring back the light UI](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/please-bring-back-the-light-ui/9434)
**Author:** [@opcode](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/opcode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/please-bring-back-the-light-ui/9434 "2025-07-30T15:40:15Z")
The new, overly dark UI is OK as an option, but the old light theme was way friendlier and had better contrast. It’s not just aesthetics, it’s usability. --- ## [Can play only the High Hat...whats wrong?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-play-only-the-high-hat-whats-wrong/9192)
**Author:** [@jimigunne](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jimigunne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-play-only-the-high-hat-whats-wrong/9192 "2025-07-24T15:46:51Z")
Its actually ver 3.5. Running Windows 11. I selected a kit, and then assigned the particular instruments I wanted to it. Only the High hat works when activating with the mouse. All other instruments in selected kit are i… --- ## [Drew no longer with BFD/inmusic](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/drew-no-longer-with-bfd-inmusic/9071)
**Author:** [@Servy](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Servy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/drew-no-longer-with-bfd-inmusic/9071 "2025-07-23T22:24:49Z")
Saw this in a KVR thread… Hi all, just to let you know, I no longer work for BFD Drums or inMusic. Please direct all messages to the support team via this page: Support : BFD Drums I can’t assist with authorization req… --- ## [BFD 3.5 (comming from 3.4) installation and duplicated presets](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-comming-from-3-4-installation-and-duplicated-presets/8914)
**Author:** [@Obelix](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Obelix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-comming-from-3-4-installation-and-duplicated-presets/8914 "2025-07-12T06:57:57Z")
I uninstall 3.4 version and install new BFD 3.5. When I open preset menu, I see duplicated presets, which are empty. How can I remove them? --- ## [Missing groove file in vore library](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/missing-groove-file-in-vore-library/9173)
**Author:** [@jimigunne](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jimigunne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/missing-groove-file-in-vore-library/9173 "2025-07-12T03:36:22Z")
Tried demo’ing the grooves. Using bfd3.5 under Mixbus 11 DAW. There must be over 100 grooves. But almost every one selected faiIed to load. Looked in groove core library, and there are really only a dozen installed. How … --- ## [Cant play any grooves bfd3.5](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-play-any-grooves-bfd3-5/9161)
**Author:** [@jimigunne](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jimigunne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-play-any-grooves-bfd3-5/9161 "2025-07-11T22:25:28Z")
Using bfd3.5 on windows 11 pc, and Mixbus 11. I cant hear any groove selected and playing. The grooves that load dont play. But I can see that the bar counter is incrementing. So i should hear it. Also with any kit se… --- ## [Ableton midi mapping?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/ableton-midi-mapping/9170)
**Author:** [@grimmwerks](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/grimmwerks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/ableton-midi-mapping/9170 "2025-07-11T19:44:48Z")
Hey there - is there a way of mapping the notes so I can see what instruments are showing up like a normal drum rack? --- ## [Stacking multiple articulations on a single key](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/stacking-multiple-articulations-on-a-single-key/9140)
**Author:** [@ratskins](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ratskins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/stacking-multiple-articulations-on-a-single-key/9140 "2025-07-09T08:08:03Z")
Does anybody know how to assign several articulations on a single midi note? My plan is to have each one triggered by a different velocity range. page 142 in the manual says that it is possible, but fails to explain how.… --- ## [Cymbal chokes continue](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cymbal-chokes-continue/9151)
**Author:** [@chris](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cymbal-chokes-continue/9151 "2025-07-07T14:38:10Z")
Using BFD 3.5 standalone triggered by a td-27 module. I have an efnote 7x midi’ed into the td-27 that is connected to some efnote cymbals. When I choke the efnote cymbals, the choke continues with no apparent way to tu… --- ## [Can´t get BDF drums to center on desktop](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-t-get-bdf-drums-to-center-on-desktop/9137)
**Author:** [@Regishow](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Regishow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-t-get-bdf-drums-to-center-on-desktop/9137 "2025-07-03T08:27:11Z")
Hello everyone, I’m having serious trouble using BFD3.5 on my notebook due to a display issue. The software window appears extremely large, and I can’t see the full interface — parts of the application are completely cu… --- ## [Moved my BFD sample libraries to a new ext drive how to rescan?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/moved-my-bfd-sample-libraries-to-a-new-ext-drive-how-to-rescan/9122)
**Author:** [@rosindabow](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rosindabow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/moved-my-bfd-sample-libraries-to-a-new-ext-drive-how-to-rescan/9122 "2025-07-03T06:37:13Z")
First, I moved my BFD sample libraries to a new external hard drive and I cannot figure out a way to have BFD 3.5 find them. I do not want to download all of these again. They seem to be correctly authorized (except for … --- ## [Error when downloading BFD3(.5)](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/error-when-downloading-bfd3-5/9139)
**Author:** [@LivingRoomRocker](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/LivingRoomRocker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/error-when-downloading-bfd3-5/9139 "2025-07-02T17:37:32Z")
Hi everyone, When I go to download BFD3.5, I get an error message stating that the Download BFD3 failed, Enoent: no such file or directory, access ‘P:\\downloads’. (pic attached) Has anyone experienced this also? K… --- ## [Jazz Kit with brushes?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/jazz-kit-with-brushes/4839)
**Author:** [@Ludwig](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Ludwig)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/jazz-kit-with-brushes/4839 "2025-06-30T08:14:38Z")
I know there are brushes available in some drum kits, but is there an expansion pack that focuses on Jazz drumming with brushes? I just watched the Jazz Noir Vintage Jazz Drum Kit video, but it doesn’t showcase brushes,… --- ## [BFD 3.5 Window Resizing](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-window-resizing/9113)
**Author:** [@gcdahlman](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/gcdahlman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-window-resizing/9113 "2025-06-29T22:40:23Z")
Sorry if this has been handled before (couldn’t find), but how do you resize the windows in 3.5? I’ve opened in my DAW (Cakewalk by Bandlab) and the plug-in is suddenly very tiny in the upper corner (?) But can’t find… --- ## [Zildjian Expansion pack Vol 1 Deleted](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/zildjian-expansion-pack-vol-1-deleted/9126)
**Author:** [@NealeD](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/NealeD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/zildjian-expansion-pack-vol-1-deleted/9126 "2025-06-28T10:25:03Z")
Hi, Does anybody know if expansion packs that were purchased and have now been removed from the shop such as the Zildjian Vol1 will still work if i upgrade to BFD 3.5? I would hate to lose some of my expansion packs d… --- ## [SD3 MIDI mapping is a nightmare](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sd3-midi-mapping-is-a-nightmare/9097)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/sd3-midi-mapping-is-a-nightmare/9097 "2025-06-27T19:39:45Z")
I used to think that BFD3’s mapping was a bit all over the place, but I think SD3 takes the cake for the most bizarre choices for mapping drum hits. It’s confusing af. My brain is now fried after making a somewhat usable… --- ## [Registration fail/non-existent tech support](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/registration-fail-non-existent-tech-support/9121)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Gore](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Joe_Gore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/registration-fail-non-existent-tech-support/9121 "2025-06-26T19:34:20Z")
I purchased the BFD3.5 update the other day. I’m stuck on an endlessly spinning “Registration…” page. Same result with two different computers. • no initial confirmation email • no response • no relevant help topics … --- ## [A little help for a new user?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/a-little-help-for-a-new-user/9104)
**Author:** [@ufp](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ufp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/a-little-help-for-a-new-user/9104 "2025-06-26T04:17:55Z")
Longtime studio guy but new user of BFD (3.5), working in Cubase 14 Pro. First project, building a drum track for a work in progress. Groove Browser open on the left showing every Pallet I own. Groove Editor open. Pa… --- ## [BFD3.5 crashes my DAW (fixed)](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-crashes-my-daw-fixed/8727)
**Author:** [@johnnyshnizz](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/johnnyshnizz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-crashes-my-daw-fixed/8727 "2025-06-24T08:03:53Z")
I updated today and now any project I load crashes when loading BFD. On an empty project it also crashes when I load in BFD. I´m using Studio One 4 on Windows 11. I can´t do any work right now. And why can´t I post in th… [Previous page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/9.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/9.md?page=4)