Welcome and thank you for purchasing Andy Johns Classic Drums! We hope you
enjoy working with it as much as we do. Please read through this manual carefully.
The installation process and the Hit types used in this expansion pack differ from
previous products in the FXpansion BFD range. Reading through this manual will
ensure that you get the most out of the sounds.
The data on the Classic Drums DVDs is compressed (using a zero-loss
algorithm), to facilitate the delivery of the highest possible level of detail.
The latest version of BFD v1.5 is required in order to use Classic Drums.
Please make sure it is properly installed before you proceed.
Installation
Each DVD contains an installer specific to the contents
of that DVD. Please follow these steps for each DVD !
Special note for Mac users: during the installation routine, you may be asked for
your Admin password. You must have Admin rights in order to install this software.
1. Insert the DVD and run the Classic Drums installer.
Windows:
If the installer does not auto-run, explore the DVD contents in
My Computer and double-click Classic Drums Win Setup.exe
to run it.
Mac:
Open the DVD contents and double-click Classic Drums Mac
Setup.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Installation Path stage appears.
NOTE: Installing SuperSize will require more disk space - To use the extra velocity layers
please read New expressive possibilities on page 6 of this manual
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Recording notes
Recorded in one of LAs greatest rock drum rooms using a classic Neve 80 series
console and through the electronics of a Studer 800 24 track tape machine,
the Classic Drums expansion pack truly demonstrates why Andy has achieved
legendary status. Using no compression and only the console preamps and EQs,
and with each drum meticulously tuned by Andy himself -- the drums recorded in
the Classic Drums expansion pack exhibit why the albums Andy has engineered
and produced have sold over 150 million copies. To ensure that the drums would
fit into a mix, and not to record the drums in a void, the drum sounds were
checked with a rhythm section (drums, bass and guitar).
During the recording process some microphones were changed, others moved,
and only two Royer ribbon mics were killed...
Direct
Kick In:
Kick Out:
Snare Top:
Snare Bottom:
HiHat:
Toms:
Cymbals:
Overhead
Pair of AKG 414EBU.
Room
Neumann u47 Tube (pair).
Room 2 (PZM)
Coles 4038 ribbon mics, AKG 414EBU (pairs).
More details and pictures are available on the Platinum Samples web site.
All Kit-Pieces on all DVDs must be installed in order to use the ready-made
Kits. If youre only installing a selection of Kit-Pieces, you need to compile
your own Kits from the installed Kit-Pieces, something which takes a matter of
seconds in BFD.
A note about the new Hit type articulations
Certain Kit-Pieces feature only some of the possible Hit type articulations, or
feature new types of articulations substituted for the conventional BFD Hit
types. With such a large library, the usefulness of the sound had to be balanced
against the extra resources required. Please consult the Kit-Piece listing in
this manual, or the info text displays in the BFD Kit-Piece Selector panels, for
details of each Kit-Pieces Hit types and substitutions.
New expressive possibilities
Classic Drums features detail levels much higher than the original BFD library.
With a SuperSize installation, there are over 200 velocity layers for some hits.
To access the higher velocity layers change the Max layers setting in the BFD
Options.
WARNING!! Using velocity layers above 128 may severely overtax your
system especially if youre running any other soft synths with BFD.
Hyper-detailed hihats and cymbals
The hihats in Classic Drums feature extra -open and -open position Hit
types, in addition to the usual closed, -open and open positions found in the
original BFD library. Ride cymbals include bell Hits. The hihats and cymbals
are captured with more velocity layers than those on the original BFD library.
The increased levels of detail in the new sounds cause a significantly higher
RAM overhead compared to the content in the original BFD library. When using
smaller amounts of RAM (768MB to 1GB), you should install Classic Drums
with Small or Medium detail levels (see Installation guide for details), or consult
the Performance Tips section in the BFD FAQ for other ways to optimize BFD
for lower memory usage: www.fxpansion.com/product-bfd-userFAQ.php
Using the Andy Johns Classic Drums
The Platinum Samples Expansion Packs are Engineered Drums for BFD -meaning the drums were recorded like they would be on a recording session.
They were meticulously tuned and EQd and we even had a Bass and Guitar
player at the session to ensure the drums would fit into a rhythm section. The
result is an expansion pack which sounds great as soon as you load a kit.
We suggest you either load one of the AFJ programs or the AFJ Basic mixer
then load the kits. This will give you a basic balance for the drum kits.
Tom Kits
The Classic Drums expansion pack includes the Tom Kits recorded with the
snares off as alternatives to the Tom Kits with the snares on. Andy prefers
to use a wide strainer on the snare which does cause more snare noise on the
toms when the snares are turned on. By having the Tom Kits available with the
snares off you have the option of which Tom Set to use.
The Room
The Classic Drums expansion pack was recorded in one of LAs greatest drum
rooms. The dimensions of the room are 40 x 50 feet with a 25 foot high ceiling.
Part of the rooms character is the delay time to the room mics. To preserve the
room sound the delay to the room mics was not adjusted. If the room channels
are pushed up very high, the slap in the room will be audible.
The Classic Drums expansion pack includes MIDI Grooves and Fills which will
be installed into BFD from DVD1. There is also a video featuring Andy Johns
on DVD 6 (Apple QuickTime is required).
Many thanks,
Platinum Samples
www.platinumsamples.com
Memory Size: 79 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 16x18
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 73 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 8x12
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Drum Workshop Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
BFD/Data/AFJ DW Emp1/Tom Mid
Memory Size: 73 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 10x14
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 77 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 10x14
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 72 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 7x10
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 64 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 7x10
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Drum Workshop Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
BFD/Data/AFJ DW Emp2/Tom Mid
Memory Size: 41 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 9x13
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 56 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 9x13
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
10
Memory Size: 58 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 16x18
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 68 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 8x12
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 70 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 8x12
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Drum Workshop Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
BFD/Data/AFJ DW Pin1/Tom Mid
Memory Size: 71 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 10x14
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 95 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 10x14
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
11
Memory Size: 81 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 16x16
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 79 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 16x16
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 83 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 7x10
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 79 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 7x10
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Drum Workshop Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
BFD/Data/AFJ DW Pin2/Tom Mid
Memory Size: 65 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 9x13
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Memory Size: 83 MB
Manufacturer: Drum Workshop
Size: 9x13
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
12
Memory Size: 48 MB
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Size: 18
Model: Oriental Classic China
Hit, NoSnare
Hit, Bell
Hit, NoSnare
Hit, Bell
Hit, Bell
13
DVD2
Hit
Hit, NoSnare
Hit, NoSnare
Zildjian A Series
BFD/Data/AFJ Kit 2/Crash1
Hit, Bell
Hit, Bell
14
Memory Size: 91 MB
Manufacturer: DW
Size: 16x16
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Head: Taped Up REMO Clear Pinstripe
Note: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 86 MB
Manufacturer: DW Classic
Size: 8x12
Model: Radio King (Re-issue) Vintage Marine Pearl
Date: circa 2006
Heads (top/bot.)
: REMO Pinstripe/Clear Ambassador
Hit
Hit
Hit
15
Zildjian A Series
BFD/Data/AFJ Kit 3/Hihat1
Hit
Memory Size: 68 MB
Manufacturer: Pork Pie
Size: 9x12
Model: Tobacco Sunburst
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 1998
Top Head : REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: none
Notes: Matches AFJ Kit 6, Snares off
Hit
Hit, NoSnare
DVD3
Memory Size: 90 MB
Manufacturer: Paiste
Size: 18
Model: 2002 Series Medium Crash
Hit, Bell
Hit
Hit
16
Memory Size: 92 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 16x16
Model: Vistalite Candy Cane Swirl
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Ambassadors
Hit
Hit
Ludwig Vistalite Candy Cane Swirl
BFD/Data/AFJ Kit 3/Tom Hi
Memory Size: 92 MB
Manufacturer: Gretsch
Memory Size: 9x10
Model: Grape Stain
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 1991
Top Head: REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Notes: Matches AFJ Kit 4, Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 96 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 9x13
Model: Vistalite Candy Cane Swirl
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Ambassadors
Hit
Hit
Hit
17
Memory Size: 96 MB
Manufacturer: Gretsch
Size: 16x16
Model: Grape Stain
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 1991
Top Head: REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Notes: Matches AFJ Kit 4, Snares off
Memory Size: 56 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 16x16
Model: Vistalite Candy Cane Swirl
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Ambassadors
Notes: Match AFJ Kit 3, Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 58 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 8x12
Model: Vistalite Candy Cane Swirl
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Ambassadors
Notes: Match AFJ Kit 3, Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 90 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 9x13
Model: Vistalite Candy Cane Swirl
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Ambassadors
Notes: Match AFJ Kit 3, Snares off
Memory Size: 71 MB
Manufacturer: Gretsch
Size: 12x14
Model: Grape Stain
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 1991
Top Head: REMO Coated Emperor
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Notes: Matches AFJ Kit 4, Snares off
Hit
Hit
18
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 64 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 8x12
Model: Psychedelic Swirl Red
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Pinstripe/Clear Ambassador
Notes: Matches AFJ Kit 5, Snares off
Hit
Memory Size: 99 MB
Manufacturer: Ludwig
Size: 9x13
Model: Psychedelic Swirl Red
Materials: Plastic
Date: circa 1970s
Heads: REMO Clear Pinstripe/Clear Ambassador
Notes: Matches AFJ Kit 5, Snares off
Hit, NoSnare
Hit
DVD4
Hit, Bell
Hit
19
Hit
Hit, NoSnare
Hit
Hit, Bell
Hit
Hit
20
Memory Size: 56 MB
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Size: 8
Model: A Series Splash
Memory Size: 92 MB
Manufacturer: DW Classic
Size: 9x13
Model: Radio King (Re-issue) Vintage Marine Pearl
Date: circa 2006
Top Head: REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Notes: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Memory Size: 59 MB
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Size: 10
Model: A Series Brilliant Splash
DVD5
Zildjian K Series Dark Med Thin Crash
BFD/Data/AFJ Kit 5/Crash1
Hit
Memory Size: 64 MB
Manufacturer: DW Classic
Size: 16x16
Model: Radio King (Re-issue) Vintage Marine Pearl
Date: circa 2006
Top Head: REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Notes: Snares off
Hit
Hit
Hit
DW Classic Radio King (Re-issue)
BFD/Data/AFJ DW Classic ns/Tom Hi
Memory Size: 84 MB
Manufacturer: DW Classic
Size: 8x12
Model: Radio King (Re-issue) Vintage Marine Pearl
Date: circa 2006
Top Head: REMO Pinstripe
Bottom Head: REMO Clear Ambassador
Notes: Snares off
Hit
21
Hit
Hit, NoSnare
Hit, Bell
Hit
Ludwig Vintage
BFD/Data/AFJ Kit 5/Snare1
Hit
Memory Size: 83 MB
Manufacturer: Zildjian
Size: 19
Model: A Series Medium Crash
Hit
Hit
22
Memory Size: 88 MB
Manufacturer: DW
Size: 16x16
Model: Black Mardi Gras Sparkle
Materials: Maple
Date: circa 2002
Drum Head : Taped Up REMO Clear Pinstripe
Hit
Hit, NoSnare
Hit, Bell
Hit
Hit
DVD6
Hit
23
Hit
Hit
Hit
Hit, NoSnare
Hit, Bell
24
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Audio Engineering:
Production & Editing:
Drumming:
Assistant Engineers:
MIDI Drumming:
MIDI & Groove Editing:
E-Drums recorded at:
Programming:
Photography:
Manual:
Andy Johns
Rail Jon Rogut
Evan Johns
Paul Figueroa, Adam Fuller
Rob Ahlers
Nikki K Smith
Ritterhouse Music
Paul Chana, Angus Hewlett,
SKoT McDonald, Andy Simper
Nigel Copp
Mayur Maha & Rail Jon Rogut
BFD is a product of
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Thanks
A very special thank you to: Anet Johns, Jesse Cole Johns, Mike & Bridget OBrien, Sean Oakley,
Tom & Sandy Skeeter, Trini Alvarez, Nikki K Smith, Trace Ritter, Mike Clink, Bobby Brunner, and the
incredible folks at REMO: Michelle & Bruce Jacoby.
Platinum Samples would also like to thank the folks at FXpansion, especially Rhiannon BankstonThomas, SKoT McDonald, Paul Chana and Angus Hewlett.
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