FXpansion BFD Jazz & Funk User Manual
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• Next, deselect the Kit-Pieces which
you do not want to install by clearing
the check-boxes. All Kit-Pieces on the
DVD will be installed with the same
detail level during the installer routine. The info display on the right shows
information about each Kit-Piece and the Hit types it contains. Use the
scroll-bar to scroll through the list.
The installer program calculates disk space requirements dynamically, so
please be patient when selecting and deselecting Kit-Pieces.
Click
Next when you’re ready to continue.
HINT: If you would like to install different Kit-Pieces from the same DVD with
different detail levels (for example, using a higher detail level on snares
can be useful), simply re-run the DVD’s installer as many times as
necessary, de-selecting the appropriate Kit-Pieces each time.
5. Enter your BFD Jazz & Funk Collection serial number (located on the inside
front cover of the digipak containing the DVDs). You will only need to enter
your serial for the first DVD you install. Click
Next to commence installation.
Installation of each DVD can take quite a while, as a large amount of data
needs to be de-compressed and installed.
Recording notes
BFD Jazz & Funk Collection was produced by John Emrich and the engineering
team at Omega Studios, Rockville, Maryland – one of the largest recording and
educational facilities on the US east coast. John’s philosophy when approaching
the recordings was to present a drummer’s perspective. This is reflected in the
different methods of striking the drums (sticks, brushes, mallets, hot rods and
hands) and the introduction of new expressive articulations, such as those in the
brushed snares. The drier recording environment and John’s own methods of
tuning and micing up the drums are also vital elements of the new sounds.
Studio A at Omega was used, which features a Neve VR console and Digidesign
HD 19 interfaces for A/D conversion. No additional processing was applied,
except for subtle compression on the Room and PZM channels. The mic channels
were set up as follows:
• Direct
Kick In:
Shure Beta mic through API preamp.
Kick Out:
Neumann FET 47 through Focusrite Red preamp.
Snare Top:
Shure SM7 through API preamp.
Snare Bottom:
Neumann KMi 8 through Focusrite Red preamp.
HiHat:
Neumann KMi 8 through Neve console preamp.
Toms:
Sennheiser 41 through Neve console preamps.
Cymbals:
Neumann KM 18 through Neve console preamps.
• Overhead
Matched Neumann KM184s through Focusrite ISA 11 preamps.
• Room
Neumann U89s through Focusrite Red preamps and SSL G84 stereo compressor. The mics
were placed 0 ft. from the kit, 0 ft. apart from each other.
• PZM
Crown PZMs through Neve console preamps and compressors. The mics were placed on the
floor, around 0 ft. from the kit and 0 ft. apart from each other.
To register your copy of BFD Jazz & Funk Collection, or if you experience any
problems during the installation, please consult our support page:
You MUST be registered to receive support. Registering also means we have
a record of your serial if you lose it. Lost serials will NOT be replaced!
Registering also allows you access to the download area, containing free
bonus content such as additional Kit-Pieces.