Bloom Synth Analogue Upgrade by Excite Audio synth plugin interface

Bloom Synth Analogue Upgrade: Sample-Based Synth Instrument by Excite Audio Free Download

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Bloom Synth Analogue Upgrade is an upgrade plugin from Excite Audio that adds the full Bloom Synth Analogue instrument, built from samples of vintage hardware synthesizers, for owners of Bloom Synth Analogue Lite.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Bloom Synth Analogue Upgrade is for existing owners of Bloom Synth Analogue Lite. It extends the Lite version into the full instrument, with chords, leads, basses, arps and phrases sampled from classic synthesizers and set in key and in time with your project. The developer describes the sound as warm and imperfect, and the library covers 250 presets across seven categories, from basslines to experimental sound design.

Best for

  • Synth-pop production
  • Leftfield electronic music
  • Chord and arp layering
  • Pop lead and hook ideas
  • Experimental sound design
  • Bass and sequence ideas
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • 14 sample keys for playing the sample library
  • Eight sample banks containing 112 samples
  • 250 presets across seven categories
  • Samples synced to host BPM and set to key
  • Four macros: Tube, Age, Circuit and Expand
  • Bloom Sequencer for one-shots and looping phrases
  • Edit Page with pitch, formant and playback controls
  • Three rearrangeable effects: Modulation, Reverb and Delay
  • Import up to 112 of your own samples
03In depth

Sound Character and Sample Library

Excite Audio built the instrument from samples taken from vintage hardware synths. The library is organized into eight banks of 112 samples, with 14 sample keys for playing them. Samples can be synced to the host tempo and set to a key, so parts fit your project.

The four macros, Tube, Age, Circuit and Expand, reshape a sound quickly. Tube, Age and Circuit add saturation and character, while Expand changes the width and density of the sound. Excite Audio says the result is a warm, tactile palette for pop, synth-pop and leftfield electronic music.

Workflow: Sequencer, Edit Page and Effects

The Bloom Sequencer is built for triggering and layering one-shots and looping phrases rather than conventional note sequencing. Its modulation section automates pitch, volume and filter settings, along with three effects.

The Edit Page offers sample editing with start and end markers, playback direction and speed, pitch, fine tune and formant controls. Three rearrangeable effects (Modulation, Reverb and Delay) add movement, space and stereo width. You can also import up to 112 of your own samples and swap them at any time.

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

Who is the Bloom Synth Analogue Upgrade for?

It is an upgrade for owners of Bloom Synth Analogue Lite. The full version of Bloom Synth Analogue is also available separately.

What formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows (Windows 7 or higher) and macOS (10.15 or higher, with Intel and native Apple Silicon support).

What do I need to use Bloom Synth Analogue Upgrade?

You need a compatible DAW such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper or Reason. A recommended buffer size is 512 samples or higher, and an internet connection is required to authorize the software.

Can I use my own samples?

Yes. You can import up to 112 of your own samples by dragging and dropping audio files onto the sample display, and swap them at any time.

07Developer

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