BFD Sabian Digital Vault cymbal preset pack artwork for BFD3

BFD Sabian Digital Vault: Cymbal Expansion Pack for BFD3

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BFD Sabian Digital Vault is a cymbal expansion pack for the BFD3 drum software, containing 41 instruments drawn from Sabian cymbal archives, including rides, crashes, splashes, chinas, hihats and stacked setups.

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01Overview

BFD Sabian Digital Vault adds a broad selection of cymbals to BFD3. The collection covers ride, crash, splash, china and effect cymbals, alongside percussion cymbals and several hihats. Some instruments are also included in mallet and brush versions, and the pack features stacked cymbal setups that are less common in standard kits. Kit presets built on the factory drums are included so the cymbals can be heard in context straight away.

Best for

Ride and crash patterns
Drum kit cymbal layering
Mallet and brush grooves
Percussion and effect accents
Stacked cymbal textures

Developer: BFD
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: BFD
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

41 instruments covering rides, crashes, splashes, chinas and hihats
Percussion cymbals and effect cymbals for accent and texture work
Stacked cymbal setups
Selected instruments in mallet and brush versions
Kit presets using factory BFD drums
Requires BFD3, an internet connection for download and authorization
12 GB for a full install, with reduced detail options available

03In depth

Cymbal Types and Playing Options

The pack spans rides, crashes, splashes, chinas, hihats, percussion cymbals and effect cymbals, giving a wide palette for both time-keeping and accent work.

Selected instruments also come in mallet and brush versions, which changes the feel of the part without switching cymbals. Stacked cymbal setups add another option for producing distinct, layered textures.

The developer describes the collection as including classic, prototype and one-off cymbals from the Sabian archives, with the recordings made by sampling specialist John Emrich.

Using the Pack in BFD3

Digital Vault is designed for BFD3 and needs that software to run. The full install requires 12 GB of disk space, and reduced detail options are available if storage is limited.

The kit presets use factory drums, so the cymbals can be auditioned and layered within a complete kit. Producers working in any style can use the collection, according to the developer's positioning.

04Specs