BFD Modern Retro is a dynamic expansion pack for BFD3, BFD Eco, and BFD2, featuring two legendary drum kits that shaped the iconic sounds of the 1990s and early 2000s. Produced and recorded by Chocolate Audio—the expert team behind BFD Imperial Drums—this pack delivers extreme detail, rich ambience, and wide tonal versatility to suit a variety of modern music productions.

Key Features of BFD Modern Retro:

• 70 premium instruments from iconic drum kits and snares
• Includes 1997 Sonor Designer and late-'90s Tama Starclassic kits
• Features snares from Ludwig, Sonor, and Tama
• Extensive cymbal collection: Zildjian, Ufip, Paiste, Turkish, and Sabian
• Plastic and felt kick beater versions with 4 direct mic captures
• Brush and hotrod variations for expressive dynamics
• Two sets of overhead and room mics capture lush ambience
• Includes mix-ready presets tailored for pop, rock, and modern genres

Example Use Cases of BFD Modern Retro:

• Producers: Craft polished drum tracks with focused, powerful tones for mainstream pop and rock
• Drummers: Explore iconic kit models with unmatched realism and expressive control
• Sound Designers: Blend hotrod, brush, and ambient mic variations for creative soundscapes
• Engineers: Mix with confidence using preset kits optimized for clarity and punch
• Composers: Incorporate recognizable, genre-defining drum tones into modern scores

Why Choose BFD Modern Retro:

BFD Modern Retro brings together the essential drum sounds that helped shape decades of chart-topping music. With expert-level sampling, wide timbral range, and studio-grade mic techniques, this expansion is perfect for producers and musicians seeking detailed, versatile drums ready for any modern genre.