# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/general-discussion/15.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Hihats and crash articulations mix questions](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897)
**Author:** [@Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Paramita)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897 "2025-11-10T17:36:44Z")
Hi all I use BFD with Cubase every day on my projects. Two things bug me most so far : 1- hihat articulations : I find the closed hihat comparatively too quiet compared to semi open or open. Even with closed hh at high… --- ## [HiHat sounds choked even though it should be open](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-sounds-choked-even-though-it-should-be-open/8877)
**Author:** [@Ambivert](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Ambivert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-sounds-choked-even-though-it-should-be-open/8877 "2025-11-10T09:36:32Z")
Hello, When I play the hihat on my keyboard, it sounds choked or semi-closed even though the key mapping shows it as being open. When I click on the keymap where it says “HiHat OpenT” it plays the correct sound, but not… --- ## [Hihat issue with BFD3.5 and TD27 module](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-issue-with-bfd3-5-and-td27-module/9566)
**Author:** [@rob42771](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/rob42771)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-issue-with-bfd3-5-and-td27-module/9566 "2025-11-09T22:18:41Z")
I have used both Reaper and Garage Band with BFD3.5. After mapping things correctly, I am getting the intended sounds from all drums and cymbals, but….the hihats are either playing closed (when closed or open)…or playing… --- ## [Roland TD-07KVX Drum Map needed](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/roland-td-07kvx-drum-map-needed/3920)
**Author:** [@djm](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/djm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/roland-td-07kvx-drum-map-needed/3920 "2025-11-09T00:51:17Z")
Hi, I am a newcommer to BFD3 and I\`ve seen that there some predefined drum maps for some drumsets. Mine is a TD-07KVX and I am absolutly confused which drum map would be working with it. Can you give me some assistance … --- ## [BFD3.5 problem --Fl studio’s GUI](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-problem-fl-studio-s-gui/9054)
**Author:** [@jiagnli](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/jiagnli)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-problem-fl-studio-s-gui/9054 "2025-11-08T14:27:21Z")
Just like this, BFD3.5 has huge black borders in FL studio no matter how you zoom. I tried changing the GUI settings in FL studio, still no effect. In BFD3.4, there is no such problem. When I drag the window zoom b… --- ## [InMusic download page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/inmusic-download-page/9560)
**Author:** [@ratskins](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ratskins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/inmusic-download-page/9560 "2025-11-02T08:28:14Z")
I notice that a number of expansions I have that work successfully are shown on the InMusic download page as activated, but also available for download. There are others that say “installed”, but not these ones. Does thi… --- ## [BFD 3.5 issues GUI / Aftertouch](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-issues-gui-aftertouch/9545)
**Author:** [@ben.blystone](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/ben.blystone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-issues-gui-aftertouch/9545 "2025-10-24T05:22:08Z")
I upgraded to 3.5 back in March, and have since re-installed BFD 3.5 from scratch and have two persistent issues. First, I am running BFD 3.5 on a Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business with an Intel Core Ultra 7 165U an… --- ## [Can't download core library - installscript.bfdis missing](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-download-core-library-installscript-bfdis-missing/9048)
**Author:** [@Potential178](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Potential178)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/cant-download-core-library-installscript-bfdis-missing/9048 "2025-10-18T18:54:57Z")
This might belong in bugs, but I’m not able to post there. On Windows 10, typical system, plenty of ram & space, I’ve disabled VPN, rebooted system, run license manager as admin, the program does download, but the Core … --- ## [Saving Preset in a Cakewalk Sonar Preset](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/saving-preset-in-a-cakewalk-sonar-preset/9540)
**Author:** [@Viamichael](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Viamichael)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/saving-preset-in-a-cakewalk-sonar-preset/9540 "2025-10-01T18:26:44Z")
I use Cakewalk Sonar. I save a BFD3 preset in a Sonar preset. When I open BFD3.5 the preset is not to be found. I can see the correct individual drums, but I don’t exactly know which preset it is. This has always been th… --- ## [BFD3.5 - issues (Sept 2025)](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-issues-sept-2025/9517)
**Author:** [@brillstereodeck](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/brillstereodeck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-5-issues-sept-2025/9517 "2025-09-15T17:06:05Z")
Having used BFD3.5 for some time, I’ve noticed a few issues that need addressing yesterday, not next year. When you import a sample, fine, you can assign a Snare to a Snare, a Kick to a Kick, a Cymbal to a Cymbal, a Tom… --- ## [Two hi hats possible?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/two-hi-hats-possible/9483)
**Author:** [@chris](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/two-hi-hats-possible/9483 "2025-08-25T12:47:17Z")
Trying to add a second hi hat, but it’s greyed out. Any way to make this happen? --- ## [Free 60's Ludwig Snare Samples](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/free-60s-ludwig-snare-samples/9515)
**Author:** [@deangersmith](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/deangersmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/free-60s-ludwig-snare-samples/9515 "2025-09-07T19:51:06Z")
Anyone want a free snare….. --- ## [BFD 3 and M4 MacOS Sequoia](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-and-m4-macos-sequoia/8291)
**Author:** [@mrazor](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/mrazor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-and-m4-macos-sequoia/8291 "2025-09-02T11:28:26Z")
I purchased the software (on sale) thinking that “oh, the free BFD works great on my rig…what could go wrong?” Pretty much everything! I’ve installed, deleted, reinstalled, read the manual… I feel that I just pissed a… --- ## [Can I revert back to 3.4.5.28?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-i-revert-back-to-3-4-5-28/9505)
**Author:** [@fretnoize](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/fretnoize)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/can-i-revert-back-to-3-4-5-28/9505 "2025-09-02T06:04:56Z")
Was on 3.4.5.28 and I came back from vacation, and the license manager decided it needed to check in, as it does from time to time. But it wouldn’t verify anything. When looking into it I found out there was 3.5 was rele… --- ## [Hertz Drums Software](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hertz-drums-software/3910)
**Author:** [@chg](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/chg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hertz-drums-software/3910 "2025-09-01T20:32:04Z")
Ran across another drums plugin that looks interesting: Hertz Drums Currently running a “Black Friday” sale. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … [Previous page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/general-discussion/15.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/general-discussion/15.md?page=3)