# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/general-discussion/15.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.bfddrums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bfddrums.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [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… --- ## [Share your BFD3 presets](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/share-your-bfd3-presets/3015)
**Author:** [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/share-your-bfd3-presets/3015 "2025-06-24T10:29:59Z")
Post any BFD3 presets you’d like to share here. Be sure to bookmark this topic for reference. So @shanabit recently posted about having an issue with the BFD1 DW kit. When I loaded it up to test, I said to myself, “Dam… --- ## [Driving BFD3 samples from Jamstix](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/driving-bfd3-samples-from-jamstix/9099)
**Author:** [@popitup](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/popitup)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/driving-bfd3-samples-from-jamstix/9099 "2025-06-21T22:39:39Z")
In my Cubase 14 I’ve managed to get Jamstix 4 to trigger the way better samples in BFD3, except the Jamstix timing has a stutter to it . . . real showstopper for a drum groove maker. If I run just Jamstix, the groove wor… --- ## [Response from the support?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/response-from-the-support/5523)
**Author:** [@Troemmelchen](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Troemmelchen)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/response-from-the-support/5523 "2025-06-18T08:36:56Z")
When can I expect a response when I open a support ticket? For me now 4 days. Has anyone ever gotten a response? --- ## [Hi Hat foot pedal volume](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hi-hat-foot-pedal-volume/9072)
**Author:** [@greg](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/greg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hi-hat-foot-pedal-volume/9072 "2025-06-17T08:35:48Z")
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how to adjust the volume of the foot hi hat without altering the volume of the rest of the hi hat samples? I seem to have an issue where the volume of the hi hat foot sample is a lot louder… --- ## [BFD 3.5 E-Drums](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-e-drums/9034)
**Author:** [@Nacho](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Nacho)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-e-drums/9034 "2025-06-11T01:02:26Z")
Hello guys! I Am having a problem. When I play my edrums i get both sounds: the module’s sound and bfd3 instruments at the same time. I have the local control off in my TD-17 module. Can antoje help me? thank you!! --- ## [How to convert bfdlac to wav\>](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-convert-bfdlac-to-wav/1405)
**Author:** [@JimG](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/JimG)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-convert-bfdlac-to-wav/1405 "2025-06-10T12:34:27Z")
I want to use my samples for a different platform that uses .wav files. Is there a Mac compatible conversion method? --- ## [BFD3 disabled again](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-disabled-again/9043)
**Author:** [@Duckmandu](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Duckmandu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd3-disabled-again/9043 "2025-06-03T23:01:32Z")
Got the dreaded message in Yellow: BFD3 has been disabled because You are not logged into your inMusic account. Please run the BFD License Manager But I AM logged into my inMusic account! It even says so in the Licen… --- ## [How to record presets in Cubase](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-record-presets-in-cubase/9036)
**Author:** [@Marc74](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Marc74)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-record-presets-in-cubase/9036 "2025-06-02T19:46:18Z")
Hi, when I try to record a preset groove, in Cubase the way I did with the Version prior to 3.5, it records just garbage Midi Data. The way I did it was, recording the Midi Output of BFD. Is this a known bug, Or was I d… --- ## [Hihat and Preset issues after 3.5 update](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-and-preset-issues-after-3-5-update/9012)
**Author:** [@helio\_mind](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/helio_mind)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihat-and-preset-issues-after-3-5-update/9012 "2025-05-29T22:26:33Z")
After updating to 3.5 I’m having 2 major issues: None of my Preset files load the kit pieces. Even the BFD-made presets no longer work. The effects and all the settings seem to load with the preset, but the actual kit… --- ## [No Cymbal Chokes in BFD through any DAW!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-cymbal-chokes-in-bfd-through-any-daw/8975)
**Author:** [@Anecdote](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Anecdote)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-cymbal-chokes-in-bfd-through-any-daw/8975 "2025-05-29T16:57:29Z")
No Cymbal Chokes in BFD through any DAW! BFD 3.5, Roland TD-50x, Windows 11 and Cubase, Studio One, Digital Performer, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, Bitwig, Mixbus, Luna and FL Studio. Cymbal chokes work in BFD standal… --- ## [No new mixer channel for added drum slot](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-new-mixer-channel-for-added-drum-slot/8988)
**Author:** [@Phil](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Phil)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-new-mixer-channel-for-added-drum-slot/8988 "2025-05-22T17:19:12Z")
I think my BFD 3.5 has gotten into a bad state. I can add a new slot to a kit and put a drum in it. It appears in the Tech tab and I can audition it by clicking on the drum in the Kit display. I can even see (and hear) i… --- ## [Tip for Fist-Punch kick!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/tip-for-fist-punch-kick/9004)
**Author:** [@Stmb01](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Stmb01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/tip-for-fist-punch-kick/9004 "2025-05-19T13:48:17Z")
Discovered how to achieve “fist-punch kick”. I already had an amazing highly tailored sound but then in my DAW on my Kick-Sub track I added first plugin in line, a 1-18" bass cab IR (I use TwoNotes Genome/Torpedo, be sur… --- ## [BFD 3.5 Filter ‘BFD 3’ on Drums](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-filter-bfd-3-on-drums/8986)
**Author:** [@Servy](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Servy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-filter-bfd-3-on-drums/8986 "2025-05-14T08:26:26Z")
Since the 3.5 update I can’t filter on the core library. The BFD 3 filter when ‘Drums’ is selected shows 0. Presets has kits available on the same filter, but not Drums. I can filter on all other expansions. I’ve uni… --- ## [Routing to individual track removes ambient?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/routing-to-individual-track-removes-ambient/8983)
**Author:** [@Dennismes](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Dennismes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/routing-to-individual-track-removes-ambient/8983 "2025-05-11T20:48:47Z")
Hi everyone! I’m very new to this and (besides it crashing very regularly unfortunatly) I’m really loving the realism of BFD 3.5. I’m having a routing issue though. I would like to be able to route every element (kick, … --- ## [Excel Spreadsheet for BFD3 Expansion kits](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/excel-spreadsheet-for-bfd3-expansion-kits/8968)
**Author:** [@Musicmachine](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Musicmachine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/excel-spreadsheet-for-bfd3-expansion-kits/8968 "2025-05-10T19:10:04Z")
To website moderators I have built an extensive detailed spreadsheet in Excel 2021 for BFD3.5. :grinning\_face: It has taken many hours to complete using info from wherever I could get it. Is there a way to post it on th… --- ## [No response from any keyboard shortcuts!](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-response-from-any-keyboard-shortcuts/8978)
**Author:** [@Anecdote](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Anecdote)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/no-response-from-any-keyboard-shortcuts/8978 "2025-05-09T02:40:08Z")
BFD 3.5 standalone, Windows 11. No response from any keyboard shortcuts! Not even Play/Stop from space bar. It’s like it doesn’t even recognize my keyboard. --- ## [BFD 3.5 Core Library missing samples?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-core-library-missing-samples/8919)
**Author:** [@Obelix](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Obelix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bfd-3-5-core-library-missing-samples/8919 "2025-05-08T23:14:33Z")
I discover that some presets does have not sound for some parts of drums. For example if you load snare from Mapex or Mapleworks there is silence when you play. Only some articulations are playing. I think it is bug? I d… --- ## [How to load snare positional articulations?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-load-snare-positional-articulations/8964)
**Author:** [@bhuether](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/bhuether)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/how-to-load-snare-positional-articulations/8964 "2025-05-06T11:00:56Z")
Hi, I just got BFD3 setup, downloaded, installed the 46GB core library. I can’ t seem to figure out how to load variable articulations so I can use positional CC control. Ideas? thanks --- ## [Workflow when recording vdrum tracks](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/workflow-when-recording-vdrum-tracks/8967)
**Author:** [@oscarwao](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/oscarwao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/workflow-when-recording-vdrum-tracks/8967 "2025-05-05T20:53:39Z")
I’m curious to know how folks use BFD with their Roland kits to eventually get individual tracks in their DAW (in my case, Cubase). Do you work directly in your DAW to record MIDI first? Or do you work in BFD’s groove ed… --- ## [BDF 3.5 a little buggy?](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bdf-3-5-a-little-buggy/8966)
**Author:** [@Flipper](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Flipper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/bdf-3-5-a-little-buggy/8966 "2025-05-05T20:06:33Z")
Hi All. I am using BFD 3.5 but I must say I am finding it a little buggy. I understand that this is a new release however so this is to be expected. However here is a couple I have noticed. If I load an expansion, sa… --- ## [Crash logs, regular crashing for the last few days](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/crash-logs-regular-crashing-for-the-last-few-days/8943)
**Author:** [@Shtu](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Shtu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/crash-logs-regular-crashing-for-the-last-few-days/8943 "2025-04-29T22:46:40Z")
I’ve tried to post this in the bug report section but for some reason I’m not allowed to create a topic, and after following the path from the ‘Support’ button on the website I found no options that made sense for report… --- ## [An Audio Unit Plug in has detected a problem](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/an-audio-unit-plug-in-has-detected-a-problem/8907)
**Author:** [@sunlending](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/sunlending)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/an-audio-unit-plug-in-has-detected-a-problem/8907 "2025-04-25T20:56:11Z")
I spent several hours redoing a Logic template (as suggested here in one of the forums) with MIDI 2.0 disabled. Basically starting fresh. After all that, 45 minutes into a test project and it failed again. I know this i… --- ## [\[RESOLVED\] BFD3 - Maximum simultaneous product authorizations reached (ERROR#403002)](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/resolved-bfd3-maximum-simultaneous-product-authorizations-reached-error-403002/8931)
**Author:** [@Sharkuel](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Sharkuel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/resolved-bfd3-maximum-simultaneous-product-authorizations-reached-error-403002/8931 "2025-04-25T08:37:33Z")
Hello, I don’t know if I am posting this on the correct place, and apologize in advance, but I am having an issue with the license activation of my BFD3 license that was previously activated on this machine. Basically,… [Previous page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/general-discussion/15.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.bfddrums.com/c/forum-support-for-bfd3/general-discussion/15.md?page=4)