FXpansion BFD Nano

FXpansion has announced BFD Nano, an easy but powerful software instrument for acoustic drums.

BFD Nano is a streamlined, fun and affordable software instrument for acoustic drums, based on the award-winning BFD2 engine. Optimized for flexibility and power while being incredibly easy to use, BFD Nano is provided with an extensive built-in library of drum sounds and patterns, and is also compatible with the wide range of FXpansion and 3rd-party add-on expansions.

BFD Nano features

  • 5 kicks, 6 snares, 12 toms and 3 hihats.
  • 11 cymbals and selection of percussion.
  • 15 built-in effects including EQ, filtering, dynamics, drive, reverb and more.
  • Groove section with over 1500 patterns and advanced humanization.
  • Customizable keymaps and electronic drum support.
  • Built-in Stereo audio export.
  • Over 40 great-sounding presets.
  • Full plugin integration for your digital audio workstation.
  • Compatible with FXpansion and 3rd-party expansion libraries.
  • Upgrade path to BFD2.

BFD Nano will be available in April 2010 for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS). It is currently available for pre-order from audioMIDI for $149 USD.

More information: FXpansion