# Feature Requests **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/feature-requests/14.md [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) --- ## [What do you want in BFD4?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/what-do-you-want-in-bfd4/72)
**Author:** [@exBFD\_Drew](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/exBFD_Drew)\ **Replies:** 654\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/what-do-you-want-in-bfd4/72 "2026-02-26T15:35:40Z")
What do people want from a BFD4? Let’s get some ideas going! --- ## [Easier navigating of groove lists when browsing only groove palettes](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/easier-navigating-of-groove-lists-when-browsing-only-groove-palettes/9633)
**Author:** [@Arturion](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Arturion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/easier-navigating-of-groove-lists-when-browsing-only-groove-palettes/9633 "2026-02-05T18:52:13Z")
BFD 3.5 is such a great long awaited upgrade, but there is something that could really use a small change. When browsing only Groove Palettes, when you highlight a groove palette it opens a window below the groove palet… --- ## [BFD Improvements](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-improvements/6296)
**Author:** [@Musicmachine](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Musicmachine)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-improvements/6296 "2025-11-18T12:54:28Z")
First get rid of the 90 day authorization crap and replace with yearly. 2 - Make VST3 version. 3 - More complete info on the kit pieces to load. 4 - Included preset installation needs work. Very often they don’t insta… --- ## [Bad website design](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bad-website-design/8072)
**Author:** [@Steve63](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Steve63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bad-website-design/8072 "2025-11-11T09:21:52Z")
This will probably never happen but on the website, under my registered products, can we PLEASE PLEASE have a search bar. I have to scroll down down through aver 60 products and I can only see 2 at a time. Very poor … --- ## [BFD Audio Output Feature Request](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-audio-output-feature-request/8935)
**Author:** [@CTYoung](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/CTYoung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-audio-output-feature-request/8935 "2025-09-18T14:39:41Z")
I just bought BFD 3.5 today, but I’m unable to use it. I’m on a new Mac and am using a Presonus Studiolive 32 Mixer as my audio interface. Although BFD recognizes the mixer, I’m not able to choose audio output channels f… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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. --- ## [A bit more information, please?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/a-bit-more-information-please/8855)
**Author:** [@otalgia-2000](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/otalgia-2000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/a-bit-more-information-please/8855 "2025-04-02T14:53:16Z")
Would it be useful if BFD’s “About” credits – or heck, even the title bar! – included the currently-loaded architecture type (VST-n or AU) as part of the display? I don’t see where that info is presented in the GUI once… --- ## [Bfd3.5 stereo and mono](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-stereo-and-mono/8810)
**Author:** [@Axeman\_uk](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Axeman_uk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-stereo-and-mono/8810 "2025-03-20T11:54:32Z")
Just a slight change to the stereo appearing before the mono when you select your drum output would be great. When you route your drums out in studio one and say select your shells as mono they appear on the left in you… --- ## [Left Handed Drummers](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/left-handed-drummers/8352)
**Author:** [@gcdahlman](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/gcdahlman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/left-handed-drummers/8352 "2025-03-09T11:26:58Z")
Not that it’s unworkable for southpaws now, but it would be nice to be able to flip the kit for left-handed drummers. It’s just a little unnerving to work with all the kit pieces in reverse order. --- ## [Choke cymbals ne fonctionne plus](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/choke-cymbals-ne-fonctionne-plus/8681)
**Author:** [@Fabweiss15](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fabweiss15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/choke-cymbals-ne-fonctionne-plus/8681 "2025-03-07T16:05:56Z")
Bonjour Je n arrive plus a mapper mes cymbales correctement : la fonction choke ne marche plus J ai testé avec un autre Vst Drums et ça fonctionne correctement Quelqu un a t il une solution ? Merci Fab --- ## [BFD3 to BFD Player compatibility](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-to-bfd-player-compatibility/8490)
**Author:** [@IvarAgoy](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/IvarAgoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-to-bfd-player-compatibility/8490 "2025-03-07T15:08:33Z")
Not sure which category this should be posted in (bug report, feature request or general), but trying here. I’ve used the free version of BFD Player for a while, but then picked up the superior BFD3 in a recent sale. As… --- ## [UPDATE BFD3 AAX Apple silicon native URGENT!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/update-bfd3-aax-apple-silicon-native-urgent/5489)
**Author:** [@Mauro](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Mauro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/update-bfd3-aax-apple-silicon-native-urgent/5489 "2024-11-01T19:37:34Z")
Hello dear users, It’s disgusting that I can’t use my Pro Tools with all the other virtual instruments already updated to AAX Apple Silicon Native, because I have to open it in Rosseta 2 mode due to the lack of a simple… --- ## [VST3 support on M-series CPUs for MacOS?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vst3-support-on-m-series-cpus-for-macos/5799)
**Author:** [@jbottinger1](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jbottinger1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vst3-support-on-m-series-cpus-for-macos/5799 "2024-02-14T13:10:46Z")
Am I misunderstanding something? I installed BFD3 on MacOS and… Cubase 13 can’t see it, and I don’t know why. What am I doing incorrectly? --- ## [Native AAX Silicon Support](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/native-aax-silicon-support/5667)
**Author:** [@Arturion](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Arturion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/native-aax-silicon-support/5667 "2023-12-17T23:41:15Z")
Make the update and then charge for the native AAX silicon version, if it is so difficult then charge users for functionality. At the same time make a ‘re-splash’ of the new support in the face of Superior Drummer etc, B… --- ## [Preempt reauthorization so as to avoid C\*\*F\*\*\*s](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/preempt-reauthorization-so-as-to-avoid-c-f-s/1162)
**Author:** [@nberigan](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/nberigan)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/preempt-reauthorization-so-as-to-avoid-c-f-s/1162 "2023-05-13T21:24:07Z")
Arrange it so that, presuming this apparent “need” to continue to frequently reauthorize continues, we can do it knowing when it will be due and so as to avoid having it happen at an inopportune time (you know, like in… --- ## [BFD 3 HiDPI/Retina](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-hidpi-retina/4543)
**Author:** [@lzcmusic](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/lzcmusic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-hidpi-retina/4543 "2023-03-18T08:04:18Z")
I love BFD3 so much, it meets everything I need to make drums, the only thing I’m not happy about is that it’s not clear under Retina display, I’m trying to redraw 2x HD GUI for BFD3 by myself, I haven’t studied how to a… --- ## [Freely moveable and scalable kit piece icons in Kit window](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/freely-moveable-and-scalable-kit-piece-icons-in-kit-window/4500)
**Author:** [@Mickemowse](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Mickemowse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/freely-moveable-and-scalable-kit-piece-icons-in-kit-window/4500 "2023-02-23T00:49:32Z")
The way that BFD automatically assigns a static position to a new kit piece has always been very messy looking once you start expanding the size of a kit. A user should be allowed to freely move and size each drum in the… --- ## [Windows 10 64-bit Installation](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/windows-10-64-bit-installation/4479)
**Author:** [@christine.bush](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/christine.bush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/windows-10-64-bit-installation/4479 "2023-02-19T14:33:32Z")
The BDF3 Installation process is a user experience nightmare. My feature request would be to have a Quality Assurance team included in the release process. The stand alone app is practically unusable and the enigmatic po… --- ## [The future of BFD license - a cautionary tale](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/the-future-of-bfd-license-a-cautionary-tale/2108)
**Author:** [@AstronautDown](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/AstronautDown)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/the-future-of-bfd-license-a-cautionary-tale/2108 "2022-11-24T23:09:37Z")
Hello, I would like to direct the developers of BFD to this post at the forums of this obscure audio developer. tl;dr: Steinberg announced a new license in November that would require an online check every 30 days. Th… --- ## [VST3 Support / Cubase 12 compatibility](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vst3-support-cubase-12-compatibility/2067)
**Author:** [@guitartom](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/guitartom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/vst3-support-cubase-12-compatibility/2067 "2023-01-09T16:11:27Z")
Cubase 12 will arrive in 2022 and there is a clear announcement that it won’t support vst 2 anymore. Will BFD3 be delivered as vst3? --- ## [More support for multiple libraries: Gain Normalization, add Direct Channel](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/more-support-for-multiple-libraries-gain-normalization-add-direct-channel/4251)
**Author:** [@sdkee](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/sdkee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/more-support-for-multiple-libraries-gain-normalization-add-direct-channel/4251 "2022-12-29T10:29:11Z")
When trying to use several libraries together, there are some problems: The Volume leveling across libraries is all over the place. BFD1 is over the top loud. Crush cymbals are way down. I have developed ways of deal… --- ## [I think I have a potentially good idea for the authorization mess](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/i-think-i-have-a-potentially-good-idea-for-the-authorization-mess/3892)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/i-think-i-have-a-potentially-good-idea-for-the-authorization-mess/3892 "2022-12-01T09:34:19Z")
How about giving users a grace period to connect online? For times when the LM can’t connect to verify credentials, but still allow BFD3 to stay fully-functional for that window of time. This should prevent most show-st… --- ## [Clear all send clip indicators issue](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/clear-all-send-clip-indicators-issue/4080)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/clear-all-send-clip-indicators-issue/4080 "2022-12-01T00:30:30Z")
I know I’ve already requested for a channel fader clip indicator 3-second option, but I’ve noticed something also annoying about the send clip indicators. Unlike the fader indicators, you can’t Option-Click on a send to … --- ## [Demo Version from BFD3/4](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/demo-version-from-bfd3-4/3991)
**Author:** [@Roland](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Roland)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/demo-version-from-bfd3-4/3991 "2022-11-27T19:01:40Z")
Many users of drum programs would be happy to have a working demo of BFD, it would be great to have a demo to showcase the excellent features of BFD3/4 !!! cheers roland --- ## [Resize UI for BFD3 update via corners](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/resize-ui-for-bfd3-update-via-corners/3941)
**Author:** [@vertibration](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/vertibration)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/resize-ui-for-bfd3-update-via-corners/3941 "2022-11-19T12:28:31Z")
Im sure this has been asked before, but hopefully a nice resize would be welcome from the corner of the plugin instead of arrows. --- ## [BFD3 VST3 Plugin?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-vst3-plugin/3767)
**Author:** [@wyattd](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/wyattd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-vst3-plugin/3767 "2022-11-09T17:52:13Z")
Any progress on BFD3 VST3 Plugin as we are on the clock for VST2 obselescence with the originators of the standard - Steinberg. Thanks David --- ## [Search algorithm](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/search-algorithm/3774)
**Author:** [@Stmb01](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Stmb01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/search-algorithm/3774 "2022-10-08T03:10:42Z")
A “groove search” algorithm able to locate all similar beat grooves from one I select or create. Focusing mostly on kick & snare(?) but other options like “toms” or “ride” might be useful too. Also, the current search re… [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/feature-requests/14.md?page=1)