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Bloom Ensemble Strings Crossgrade by Excite Audio orchestral string instrument interface
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Bloom Ensemble Strings Crossgrade from any Full Bloom Product: Orchestral String Instrument by Excite Audio Free Download

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (36 ratings)

Bloom Ensemble Strings Crossgrade from any Full Bloom Product is a crossgrade virtual instrument from Excite Audio that plays orchestral strings across 250 presets and 112 samples. It is offered to owners of a full Bloom series product.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Bloom Ensemble Strings is a string instrument built around basses, cellos and violins. Its sample library covers rhythmic pizzicatos, sustained drones, abstract textures and full ensemble stacks. The Edit page offers a sampler-style control set, and the built-in sequencer can trigger one-shots and loops. You can also import up to 112 of your own samples. The product runs as a plugin on Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Cinematic string layers
  • Rhythmic pizzicato patterns
  • Ambient string textures
  • Electronic and indie production
  • Custom sample instruments
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 250 presets across seven categories
  • 14 sample keys with key selection
  • Eight sample banks containing 112 samples
  • Samples synced to host BPM
  • Five factory and five custom sequence modifiers
  • Four macros: Drive, Stereo, Chamber and Vinyl
  • Import up to 112 of your own samples
  • Sequencer with swing, probability and velocity controls
  • Three rearrangeable effects: modulation, delay and reverb
03In depth

String Sounds and Sample Organization

The instrument ships with 14 sample keys and eight banks holding 112 samples. Presets are grouped into categories including drones, full ensembles, melodic patches, rhythmic string sections, solo voices and textures.

Samples are synced to the host BPM, and you can change the key selection or randomize samples to generate variations quickly. Four macros labeled Drive, Stereo, Chamber and Vinyl shape the overall character of a patch.

Sequencer, Edit Page and Effects

The Edit page exposes sample-level controls such as playback direction, choke groups, crossfade, pitch and formant. The sequencer offers per-track step rate, swing, probability and velocity settings, and can automate pitch, volume and FX parameters.

Three rearrangeable effects cover modulation (chorus, vibrato and flanger), reverb (plate, hall and spring) and delay (stereo and ping pong). Global low-cut, high-cut and tone controls sit on top of these.

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 does Bloom Ensemble Strings support?

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

What do I need to use Bloom Ensemble Strings?

It requires a compatible DAW such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper or Reason. An internet connection is needed to authorize the software.

Can I use my own samples?

Yes. You can import up to 112 of your own samples, and they can be swapped at any time by dragging an audio file onto the sample display.

07Developer

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