Bloom Bass Impulse Lite bass instrument plugin interface by Excite Audio

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Bloom Bass Impulse Lite: Modern Bass Loops and Samples by Excite Audio Free Download

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Bloom Bass Impulse Lite is a bass virtual instrument plugin from Excite Audio that plays 56 royalty-free bass loops and one-shots across 14 key-mapped sample triggers, with four macro controls for shaping the sound.

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01Overview

Bloom Bass Impulse Lite is built around a library of 56 bass samples organized into four sample banks. The samples cover a range of contemporary styles, and each one is mapped to a key so you can trigger loops and one-shots directly from a MIDI keyboard. Playback is synced to your host tempo, which keeps loops locked to your project. The plugin ships with 75 presets and includes a set of effect and modulation controls for reshaping the material. It is available as a Lite version of the larger Bloom Bass Impulse instrument.

Best for

Drum and bass basslines
Reese bass layers
Acid 303-style lines
Dubstep wobble bass
Sub-bass design

Developer: Excite Audio
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

14 sample keys covering two octaves of bass triggers
56 bass samples across four sample banks
Samples synced to host BPM
Five factory modifiers for half-time, double-time, reverse and octave shifts
Five custom modifiers for user-defined sample changes
Four macros: Sub-EQ, Noise, Crush and Width
Five main FX parameters: Saturation, Reverb, Filter, Lo-Cut, Hi-Cut
75 presets included
Global bypass for A/B comparison
All included samples are royalty-free

03In depth

Bass Samples, Key Mapping and Phrase Playback

The 14 sample keys cover two octaves. White keys trigger bass samples and loops, while black keys adjust characteristics such as playback speed and pitch, and can also trigger sequences and effect modulation. Five factory modifiers (Half-time, Double-Time, Reverse, Octave Down and Octave Up) and five custom modifiers let you change how a sample plays without leaving the keyboard.

The Phrase Player keys let you sequence a sample into a bassline rather than only triggering it. Key selection and BPM-synced samples make it practical to build a line that stays in time with your project.

Macro Controls and Main Effects

Four macros give quick access to the sound: Sub-EQ for low-end tone shaping, Noise for texture, Crush for sample-rate reduction, and Width for stereo expansion. Five main effect parameters (Saturation, Reverb, Filter, Lo-Cut and Hi-Cut) sit on the main page for fast adjustments. A global bypass lets you compare the processed sound with the original.

The developer describes the samples as royalty-free, so the included material can be used in productions without per-sample licensing.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Excite Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Bloom Bass Impulse Lite?

Bloom Bass Impulse Lite is a bass instrument plugin from Excite Audio. It plays a library of 56 bass loops and one-shots that are mapped across 14 keys and synced to your host tempo.

What formats and operating systems does Bloom Bass Impulse Lite support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats, as a 64-bit plugin. It runs on Windows and macOS. The macOS version supports Intel and native Apple Silicon, and it requires macOS 10.15 or higher.

What do I need to use Bloom Bass Impulse Lite?

You need a compatible DAW that supports one of the listed plugin formats, such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper or Reason. An internet connection is required to authorize the software.