General Information

What is BFD Zildjian Digital Vault?

BFD Zildjian Digital Vault is an expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2 containing meticulously recorded Zildjian cymbals and hihats.


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What do I need in order to use this product?

The sounds require a licensed software installation of BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD2. The cymbal/hihat kit-pieces are available within your software after installation and authorization.


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Can I use this product with BFD 1.x?

No - this expansion can only be used with BFD3, BFD Eco or BFD2 (versions 2.1 or later only). BFD 2.1 is a free update to all registered BFD2 users.


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Why does it have these requirements?

BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2.1 (and later versions) are equipped to handle the data format and custom channel layout featured in this expansion; previous versions of BFD2 and BFD 1.x cannot.


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What kind of limitations exist when using this product with BFD Eco?

When using this expansion in BFD Eco, limitations apply in terms of the audio channels and articulations that are available (this is one of BFD Eco's limitations, as opposed to the fully-featured BFD3 or BFD2).

BFD Eco is a streamlined instrument based on the BFD2 engine.


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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.

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Are the provided Presets/Kits and Grooves for cymbals only?

No - these files are created for a full drumkit. Kit-pieces from BFD2 and BFD Eco are used for kicks, snares and toms.


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What cymbals and hihats are included with this pack?
  • 10" A Custom Splash (Stick, Brush)
  • 16" A Custom Crash (Stick, Brush, Mallet)
  • 18" A Custom Crash (Stick, Brush, Mallet)
  • 18" A Custom China (Stick, Mallet)
  • 20" A Custom Crash (Stick, Mallet)
  • 22" China Boy High (Stick, Brush, Mallet)
  • 14" A Custom Hat (Stick, Brush)
  • 14" A Custom Mastersound Hat (Stick, Rod)
  • 14" New Beat Hat (Stick, Brush)
  • 20" A Custom Med Ride (Stick, Brush)
  • 20" A Ping Ride (Stick, Rod)
  • 20" A Rock Ride (Stick)
  • 21" A Sweet Ride (Stick, Brush)
  • 21" Rezo Ride (Stick, Rod)
  • 16" Crash K Dark (mallet, brush, stick)
  • 18" Crash K Dark (mallet, brush, stick)
  • 19" Crash K Custom Dark China (mallet, stick)
  • 20" Crash K Pang (mallet, brush, stick)
  • 13" Hihat KZ (brush, stick)
  • 14" Hihat K Light (brush, stick)
  • 20" Ride K (brush, stick)
  • 20" Crash Ride K (brush, stick)
  • 21" Ride K Special Dry (brush, stick)
  • 8" Crash Oriental China (mallet, stick)
  • 8" Crash Transformer (mallet, stick)
  • 10" Crash Oriental China (mallet, stick)
  • 10" Crash Transformer (mallet, stick)
  • 12" Crash Transformer (mallet, stick)
  • 17" Crash Ultra Hammered China (mallet, stick)
  • 19" Crash Ultra Hammered China (mallet, stick)
  • 20" Crash of Doom (mallet, stick)
  • Crash Gong Sheet
  • Crash Gong Sheet (bowed)
  • 14" Hihat Ultra Hammered (rod, stick)
  • 24" Ride ZHT (rod, stick)

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How big is the download?

The download size is approximately 14GB.


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Do you allow license transfers?

Yes, however:

  • If you're the seller, you must contact us in advance of the sale. If you're the prospective second-hand buyer, you must check that the seller is cleared to sell. If in doubt, contact us.
  • There is a flat $50 fee per product for a license transfer, which can be purchased from our online shop.
  • Review copies, NFRs (Not For Resale copies, sometimes used for in-store demos), etc., cannot be transferred under any circumstances.
  • We reserve the right to refuse a license transfer request.

Once a transfer is authorised and the fee has been paid, the new owner is entitled to exactly the same upgrade paths and technical support resources as if they had bought the product new.


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