What about the black álbum expansion?
Also, is the platinum samples available for bfd3?
I can’t believe How many expansions bfd3 has and all of them sound really good.
JRR Shop still shows an inventory of multiple copies of DV2 with Fxpansion Licenses on REVERB…you could inquire about DV1 also.
I didn’t see either one on JRRSHOP own site
My understanding is 3RD party licensing has expired for Zildjian and wasn’t renewed for InMusic so I would double check on how the Licensing is being handled now for expired expansion licensing with Fxpansion Serial Numbers.I do see the Zildjian Vaults in the “Eligible BFD Products” in the migration list so maybe you can still purchase and migrate the Fxpansion Licensing.
As far as differences between expansions…
How is this product related to previous Gen16-branded packs?
“Zildjian Digital Vault combines Gen16 Z-Pack1, S-Pack1 and S-Pack2 with some minor differences:
The BFD Eco DV software is not included - the sounds are intended to be used within BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD2.
The audio backing tracks from Z-Pack1 are not included.
It is available only by download - there are no boxed versions.”
I see the Versions on Reverb are listed as being the Boxed version…so probably another question to ask especially if you are out of the country or expecting a digital download.
Fxpansion site still shows all the product info for reference…
ZILDJIAN VAULT DV1
ZILDJIAN VAULT DV2
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Assuming inMusic at least can still retain the rights to the audio content, why not just repackage the Zildjian DV1+2 and just add a generic name instead? Something like, “Cymbal Classics Collection Z”, or a play on the Zildjian name? Many devs do this when they don’t have the rights to hardware emulations and they still sell well.
I’m sure many BFD users would buy this up, especially if the price was more in line with the Sabian DV expansion. They’d just have to replace any product/kit piece images that have the Zildjian name with a generic, no-name cymbal image, as is the case with some of the early BFD1 cymbals that weren’t branded. I don’t think this would bother many users. And create a new installer for the inMusic LM.
This would be a cost-effective way to bring another cymbal expansion to the line, without having to record a whole new expansion. Easy money imo.
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Black Album Exp is truly awesome.
Thanks for the info, I saw those on fxpansion, wish they were selling them tho…
I found this but I am not sure about this site or that price loll
also this
Thought as much>>>>>
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I have sabian vault - my criticism is that my favourite ride (Manta Rey) doesn’t have a direct signal. It only goes through the overheads / room. Really frustrates me when sending tracks for mixing as I have to work around and create an isolated track from one or both of those.
RE: Zildjian, we don’t have the rights to the recordings any longer which is why the packs aren’t on sale with us anymore. However if you have a registration for them, you can get the newest installers and authorize those packs.
Ergo - if you can find a copy elsewhere, and then get in touch with myself (or preferrably tech support since I’m properly snowed under at the moment!) to get a replacement serial, you should be all good to go after that.
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Oh wow… that’s interesting that Zildjian were able to maintain the rights to the audio recordings themselves. Buggers. So much for that idea. Shame.
I think if you guys do work on a new expansion this year, it should be a new cymbal pack though. Either licensed, or not.
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So if I manage to find them on sale somewhere will they still work? Or am I misunderstanding? F man I really would love to have vol1 and vol2.
Make sure they come with an available license. I purchased a set of the Zidlian packs on eBad and the licenses were no good. I was at least able to get a refund without too much hassle.
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Thanks, I’ve always been reluctant to buy software on eBay for that very reason, I did actually search for it but didn’t come up with much from this side. I’ll keep looking and with some luck who knows……eBad 
I actually made out OK getting the Deluxe Collection, but it was in a sealed retail box. Contacted Drew to get the license converted and all ended well. I gave up on getting the Zildjian’s after that experience. I have the Sabien and the Stanton Moore cymbals, plus there’s actually quite a few Zildjian’s in the various BFD kits.
That’s great, I have the Sabian Vault it’s cool, you’re right there’s a lot of Zildjian stuff included in all the expansions I have. I guess that deluxe edition has been discontinued too?
The Dark Farm Expansion has a lovely selection of Zildjian Cymbals 
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Yeah, Deluxe is no more. That’s a mystery to me. It’s a great collection.
I seem to be in inventory mode tonight. Quick Zildjian search under Drums yielded quite a haul:
Of course, there’s always room for more!
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hahah yeah there’s not enough Zildjian in there, definitely need some more!
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hahah yeah there’s not enough Zildjian in there, definitely need some more!
More cowbell… Somebody had to do it.
Kind regards,
Living Room Rocker
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We need the Sabian HHX Evolution Legacy pack to balance things out. Each time we play with this drummer friend of mine, who is another Andrew by the way, oh man I am obsessed with that hihat and crash. I also love the ride, but he complains that it’s too fast for his taste.
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