Step into the rich, resonant world of jazz with the BFD Jazz Noir expansion pack, a must-have for any music producer seeking authentic and versatile drum sounds. This expansion captures the rare, vintage Camco ‘Oaklawn’ drum kit, renowned for its clarity of tone and warm sustain, meticulously recorded with both sticks and brushes. Whether you're exploring the realms of jazz, funk, or neo-soul, the Jazz Noir pack delivers a dynamic range of sounds that bring your compositions to life.

At the heart of this expansion is the unique 1962 Camco kit, complemented by a vintage 1930s Round Badge Gretsch snare drum, offering a low and fat alternative. The kit is complemented by a set of Istanbul cymbals, including a stunning 24" ride, providing diverse tonal options for your tracks. Our engineers employed an array of high-quality microphones to capture both direct and ambient signals, ensuring every nuance of this remarkable kit is preserved.

The kick drum was recorded in four different ways, ensuring ultimate flexibility, while the toms feature a natural kit sound with options for a cleaner timbre. The addition of a special trash mix channel offers saturation possibilities, perfect for adding character to your drum tracks. With five kit presets to kickstart your creativity, the BFD Jazz Noir expansion is designed to inspire and elevate your music production.

Key Features:

• Immensely detailed 1962 Camco drum kit with sticks and brushes
• 20” kick drum captured in four different ways, including with damping
• Includes original Camco kit snare and vintage Gretsch snare drum
• Set of Istanbul cymbals, including a 24" ride
• Fully dynamic kit ready for processing
• Five kit presets to inspire creativity
• Perfect for all jazz styles and more
• Compatible with BFD3 V. 3.2.1.2 or above
• Disk space requirement: 23 GB

Product specs

FAQs

What are the main features of the BFD Jazz Noir expansion pack?

The BFD Jazz Noir expansion pack offers a collection of meticulously recorded jazz drum kits, focusing on dark and moody tones ideal for jazz and noir music styles. It requires BFD version 3.4 or higher to operate.

Is the BFD Jazz Noir expansion compatible with all DAWs?

The BFD Jazz Noir expansion is compatible with any DAW that supports BFD3 as a plugin, such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro, provided you have BFD version 3.4 or higher.

What kind of musical styles is BFD Jazz Noir best suited for?

BFD Jazz Noir is specifically designed for jazz and noir music styles, offering drum sounds with dark, intricate tones that complement these genres beautifully.

Does BFD Jazz Noir require a full version of BFD3 to function?

Yes, BFD Jazz Noir requires a full version of BFD3, version 3.4 or higher, to function as it is an expansion pack specifically designed to integrate with BFD3's ecosystem.

How is BFD Jazz Noir different from other BFD expansion packs?

BFD Jazz Noir focuses on delivering dark, moody jazz drum sounds, setting it apart from other BFD expansions that may cater to different genres or tonal preferences.