BFD Dunnett Ti — Free Download

Purpose and Contents

BFD Dunnett Ti is a percussion expansion designed for use within BFD3, BFD Eco, and BFD2. It captures a complete drum kit built from solid titanium shells, handmade by master drum-builder Ronn Dunnett. This all-metal instrument is prized for its advanced resonance and projection, making it a sought-after choice for high-end studio work.

The expansion includes two kick drums, each presented with felt and wood beater choices, five toms, a detailed snare drum, and a full set of hihats and cymbals. The kit was recorded in the same room and under the same studio conditions as other BFD expansions like Jazz & Funk, JEX, Heavy, and Percussion.

Key Sonic Feature

A standout feature is the Amb3 channel, which feeds the entire kit through a Sovtek Mig 60 tube guitar amplifier and a Marshall 4×12 cabinet. This signal is captured with Royer 122 ribbon microphones in a Blumlein configuration. This amp channel provides an aggressive, colored texture that sits alongside the natural close and overhead mics.

This unique ambience is available when working in BFD3 or BFD2, offering a raw, distorted layer that can be blended to taste. It adds a gritty, rock-oriented character to the kit, making it especially useful for genres that benefit from a driven, electric guitar-style tone on the drums.

Workflow and Integration

To use BFD Dunnett Ti, you must have BFD3, BFD Eco, or BFD2 installed as your host drum software. The expansion integrates seamlessly as an additional kit within the BFD interface, allowing you to load and play it like any other kit. The included recording conditions ensure consistency with other BFD libraries recorded in the same location.

The kit is also designed to sound complementary when mixed with BFD libraries recorded elsewhere, giving you flexibility to blend it with your existing collection. For drummers and producers working in BFD3, the Amb3 channel adds a distinctive weapon for creating bold, amp-driven drum sounds without additional outboard gear.

Practical Applications

BFD Dunnett Ti suits rock, metal, and fusion productions where a powerful, metallic drum tone is desired. The titanium shells deliver bright attack and sustained resonance, which cut through dense mixes. The felt versus wood beater options on the kicks allow you to shape low-end punch and clarity.

The Amb3 amp channel proves invaluable for creating parallel crushing drum buses or adding grit to both close and overhead signals. For sound designers, the kit offers a rich palette of raw, unprocessed titanium drums, ideal for crafting heavier tracks or hybrid drum layers.

Key features

• Expansion for BFD3, BFD Eco, and BFD2
• Complete titanium-shell drum kit
• Two kicks with felt and wood beaters
• Five toms and a full-detail snare
• Amb3 amp channel via Sovtek Mig 60 and Marshall cab
• Includes hihats and cymbals
• Recorded in same conditions as other BFD expansions

Best for

This expansion is best for producers and drummers seeking a high-end all-metal drum sound, especially in rock and metal genres. The built-in amp channel provides a distinct tonal option for aggressive mixes, making it a versatile addition for BFD3 or BFD2 users who want to blend or contrast with other kit libraries.