BFD 3 on sale 75% for BFD ECO owners - worth it?
- KVRian
- 1008 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
This deal is back.
I was sure I was going to pull the trigger, but after reading this thread, I'm on the fence.
Any other BFD 3 users care to share their experience? Has ROLI said if they plan to continue development of this software?
I was sure I was going to pull the trigger, but after reading this thread, I'm on the fence.
Any other BFD 3 users care to share their experience? Has ROLI said if they plan to continue development of this software?
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Funkybot's Evil Twin Funkybot's Evil Twin https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=116627
- KVRAF
- 11521 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
FXPansion was recently seeking user feedback right here at KVR about what people might want to see in future versions. I don't think it's dead yet.
Frankly, I think the deal is worth it and more just for the new content. If you use acoustic drum sounds in your music but feel like you could use a step up, I'd say jump on it. If you're already happy with what you have, then that answers your question right there.
Frankly, I think the deal is worth it and more just for the new content. If you use acoustic drum sounds in your music but feel like you could use a step up, I'd say jump on it. If you're already happy with what you have, then that answers your question right there.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2632 posts since 10 Jan, 2005
What about BFD vs Superior Drummer? I'm inclined to think SD3 is better...
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- KVRian
- 1008 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
Thanks for the info.Funkybot's Evil Twin wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2019 1:18 pm FXPansion was recently seeking user feedback right here at KVR about what people might want to see in future versions. I don't think it's dead yet.
Frankly, I think the deal is worth it and more just for the new content. If you use acoustic drum sounds in your music but feel like you could use a step up, I'd say jump on it. If you're already happy with what you have, then that answers your question right there.
I don't have any of the big drum programs and my acoustic drum collection is fragmented - locked to DAWs, various formats like SFZ, Kontakt, etc.
I'm kind of concerned about the learning curve for BFD 3 and wondering if I'll be trading one set of problems for another.
Probably so, but you'll never see Superior Drummer at this price point. BFD 3 is over 5 years old. The reviews when it came out are pretty stellar, though.
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Funkybot's Evil Twin Funkybot's Evil Twin https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=116627
- KVRAF
- 11521 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
What are you worried about in terms of learning curve? I honestly just use BFD3 to select the drum pieces, adjust tuning/modeling a bit as needed, usually drop the master volume in BFD3, then run individual outputs to my DAW for mixing. I don't try to program grooves in BFD3 or do my mixing there. Then again, you could always try to use presents. The workflow isn't that different from ECO at all.
Agree that it's a shame SD3 is so pricy. I wouldn't mind having that either. But I use BFD3 quite happily.
Agree that it's a shame SD3 is so pricy. I wouldn't mind having that either. But I use BFD3 quite happily.
- KVRian
- 1008 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
Some of the posts in this thread aren't very encouraging, but I went for it anyway. Thanks for the nudge.Funkybot's Evil Twin wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2019 2:24 pm What are you worried about in terms of learning curve?
It looks like their FAQ could use an update, but it says...
"On Windows, BFD3 v3.2.3.3 supports Windows 7 or later versions. BFD3 v3.3.0.32 (Beta) supports Windows 8.1 or later.
Older OS versions may work, but we cannot support or test for them."
But their product page has this under System Requirements...
"BFD3 v3.2 - Win 7/OSX 10.9 or later
BFD3 v3.3 - Win 10/OSX 10.11 or later"
I'm guessing both versions are available.
- KVRAF
- 40273 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
Missed the deal last time. Not gonna miss it this time.
EUR 68 Upgrade from BFD Eco.
EUR 68 Upgrade from BFD Eco.
Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
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- KVRAF
- 3328 posts since 7 Aug, 2008
Good eye spotting that info in the FAQ.telecharge wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2019 5:30 pmIt looks like their FAQ could use an update, but it says...
"On Windows, BFD3 v3.2.3.3 supports Windows 7 or later versions. BFD3 v3.3.0.32 (Beta) supports Windows 8.1 or later.
Older OS versions may work, but we cannot support or test for them."
But their product page has this under System Requirements...
"BFD3 v3.2 - Win 7/OSX 10.9 or later
BFD3 v3.3 - Win 10/OSX 10.11 or later"
I'm guessing both versions are available.
- KVRian
- 1008 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
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Funkybot's Evil Twin Funkybot's Evil Twin https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=116627
- KVRAF
- 11521 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
Yeah, FXPansion has always been really good about making prior versions available.