Bloom Drum Kits Crossgrade drum instrument plugin interface by Excite Audio

Bloom Drum Kits Crossgrade from any Full Bloom Product: Drum Instrument Plugin Free Download

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Bloom Drum Kits Crossgrade from any Full Bloom Product is a drum virtual instrument by Excite Audio, built from close-miked live kits, tape-worn hits and 112 samples. It is offered as a crossgrade for owners of any full Bloom series product.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Bloom Drum Kits Crossgrade is aimed at producers who already own a full Bloom series product and want the drum instrument at a crossgrade level. The developer describes it as an instrument built from kits played in the room, with raw, close-miked drums alongside processed hits. Its sound palette suits indie, leftfield electronic and experimental production, with an emphasis on loose, tactile rhythms.

Best for

  • Indie drum grooves
  • Leftfield electronic rhythms
  • Tactile live-style drums
  • Downtempo percussion loops
  • Experimental sound design
  • Layered snare and hi-hat loops
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • 14 sample keys for triggering individual sounds
  • 8 sample banks containing 112 samples
  • 250 presets across seven categories
  • Four macros: Tape, Re-Amp, Room and Phaser
  • Five main FX parameters: Dynamics, Delay, Reverb, Lo-Cut, Hi-Cut
  • Samples synced to host BPM
  • Import up to 112 of your own samples
  • Edit Page sequencer with per-track trigger, velocity and probability controls
03In depth

Sound Character and Sample Content

Excite Audio says the instrument combines raw, close-miked drums with tape-worn, processed hits. It includes 8 sample banks containing 112 samples, plus 14 sample keys for triggering individual sounds.

The 250 presets are organised into seven categories: Basic, Experimental, Kits, High Energy, Low Energy, Percussion, Processed and Top Loops. This range covers straightforward beats, offbeat sound-design patches, heavily treated rhythms and snare and hi-hat loops for layering.

Workflow, Controls and Effects

The Main Page lets you trigger individual sounds from the white keys and launch phrases or tweak properties from the black keys. Four macros labelled Tape, Re-Amp, Room and Phaser shape the sound, and five main FX parameters cover Dynamics, Delay, Reverb, Lo-Cut and Hi-Cut.

The Edit Page adds sample editing, a sequencer and three rearrangeable effects: Dynamics, Delay and Reverb. Samples can be synced to the host BPM, and you can import up to 112 of your own samples.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperExcite Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Bloom Drum Kits Crossgrade support?

It is listed in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats, and runs on Windows and macOS. It is 64-bit only.

What do I need to use Bloom Drum Kits Crossgrade?

It needs a supported DAW such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper or Reason. A buffer size of 512 samples or higher is recommended, and an internet connection is required to authorise the software.

Can I use my own samples with this instrument?

Yes. You can import up to 112 of your own samples, and they can be swapped at any time.

Is there a trial available?

Yes, a trial is available for this product.

07Developer

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