LONDON, UK – Audio software developer FXpansion, now part of the leading music technology company ROLI, are pleased to announce the availability of BFD Metal Snares – a collection of premium metal-shell snare drums for BFD3.
“The snare drum is the center of the beat and it can make or break a song,” said FXpansion sound designers Drew Vernon and Mike Bugh. “The drums we chose are made by manufacturers like Sonor and Pearl that are renowned for metal snares that really stand out in a mix.”
Each snare drum was recorded with 2 top mics, 1 bottom mic and 1 side mic, along with mono room, ribbon room, and far room ambience channels. Two additional stereo reverb channels were added to achieve a massive sound. The five hand-selected snare drums were recorded with wires on and off and are included in both natural and processed versions.
“We wanted to capture an array of excellent snares made from various metals like brass, bronze, steel, and aluminum that are full of character and offer huge sound. The end result is a collection of snares that punch and crack with clarity, cut through a mix, and are instantly usable.”
BFD3 is the third generation of FXpansion’s flagship software acoustic drum studio, delivering new levels of detail and realism with stunning new kits, mix-ready presets and modeling technology for tom resonance and cymbal swells. The revamped interface has a new mixer and sound browser for the easiest BFD experience yet.
BFD Metal Snares is available to purchase and download directly from FXpansion for USD $70.00 here: https://www.fxpansion.com/bfdmetalsnares
BFD Metal Snares requires a registered copy of BFD3 which is available to purchase as a download or boxed USB version from FXpansion for USD $349.00 here: https://www.fxpansion.com/products/bfd3/