Can I run the BFD Cocktail expansion kit with BFD 1.x? [top] No - it can be used with BFD 2.1 and BFD Eco *only*.
BFD 2.1 is a free update to all registered BFD2 users.
BFD Eco is a streamlined instrument based on the BFD2 engine. 
Why does the BFD Cocktail expansion kit require BFD 2.1 or BFD Eco in order to run? [top] BFD 2.1 and BFD Eco can handle the custom channel layout featured in this expansion kit.
Previous versions of BFD and BFD2 cannot.
Note that when running the expansion kit in BFD Eco, limitations apply in terms of the audio channels and articulations that are actually available (this is one of BFD Eco's limitations, as opposed to the fully-featured BFD 2.1).
Is the BFD Cocktail expansion kit an FXpansion product? [top] Yes - This expansion kit was produced by John Emrich for FXpansion .
It is distributed in download form on the FXpansion site.
BFD Cocktail costs USD $50 / EUR €35 / GB £25
What kind of mic channels are used? [top] Kick In - Shure Beta 52 through an API 3124 preamp
Kick Out - Neumann FET 47 through an API 3124 preamp
Kick Resonant - Yamaha Sub Kick through a Neve VR console channel preamp
Snare Top - Shure Beta 57A through an API 3124 preamp
Snare Bottom - EV N/D457 through an API 3124 preamp.
Snare Side - Violet Design Flamingo Jr. through an ATI 8MX2 preamp
Toms - Violet Design Globe through an ATI 8MX2 preamp.
Overhead - Matched pairs of Neumann KM184s and Violet Design Black Knight mics through ATI 8MX2 preamps.
Room - Violet Design Protoype omni capsules with Globe preamps through Focusrite Red preamps
Amb3 - Nevaton MC404 stereo mic placed in the center of the room through a Metric Halo ULN2 +DSP preamp
How are the kit-pieces organized after installation? [top] Just like any normal drum kit, you get Kicks, Snares and Toms.
Kicks:
Provided with rubber and felt beater versions.
Snare:
Provided with stick and hot-rod versions. These are delivered as full-velocity range kit-pieces - there's nothing "lite" about them.
Toms:
Played with sticks. | 
