Bloom Synth Atmosphere by Excite Audio ambient synth plugin interface

Bloom Synth Atmosphere: Ambient Sample Synth by Excite Audio Free Download

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Bloom Synth Atmosphere is an ambient sample-based instrument from Excite Audio that plays synth phrases, drones and textures across 14 tempo-synced keys. It ships with 250 presets and can import your own samples.

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01Overview

Bloom Synth Atmosphere is built around ambience: submerged drones, distant pads, arpeggios and textural layers. Excite Audio describes it as the first synth in the Bloom series. The instrument is organized into eight sample banks containing 112 synth samples, which are triggered from a two-octave keyboard layout. Samples sync to the host tempo and key, so ambient material can stay in time with a project.

Best for

  • Ambient pads
  • Drone beds
  • Atmospheric textures
  • Experimental sound design
  • Rhythmic ambient loops
  • Film and game atmospheres
Developer
Excite Audio
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02Key features

What you get

  • 14 tempo-synced sample keys across two octaves
  • 8 sample banks containing 112 synth samples
  • 250 presets across seven categories
  • Import up to 112 of your own samples
  • Four macros: Lo-Fi, Modulation, Width, Submerge
  • Sample-level pitch, formant and playback controls
  • Sequencer with FX modulation and probability settings
  • Three effects: Reverb, Delay and Noise with 15 noise types
03In depth

Sound Sources and Sample Categories

The 250 presets are grouped into seven categories. Drones contains long, sustained tones. Full Atmospheres holds complex ambient sequences that mix drones, synths, melodic elements and noise. Melodic samples are pitched across two octaves and built from melodic elements only.

Rhythmic presets offer chopped and percussive ambiences, while Synths focuses on electronic material with no organic textures. Textures is noise-focused and suited to sitting behind a track, and Experimental contains abstract, sound design-focused creations.

All samples included with the instrument are royalty-free.

Workflow: Sequencing, Editing and Effects

White keys trigger synth samples and loops, while black keys alter playback speed and pitch and trigger sequences and effect modulation. Five custom modifiers are available for triggering sequences, along with five factory modifiers: Half-time, Double-Time, Reverse, Octave Down and Octave Up.

The Edit page offers start and end markers, playback direction and modes, pitch, fine tuning and formant controls, and four choke groups. The sequencer can automate pitch, volume, filter and three effects.

Three effects modules are included: Reverb (Plate, Hall and Spring modes), Delay (Stereo and Ping Pong modes) and Noise, which offers 15 noise types and can react to the volume envelope of the samples. Four macros (Lo-Fi, Modulation, Width and Submerge) control the chain.

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
05Upgrades

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06FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Bloom Synth Atmosphere?

Bloom Synth Atmosphere is a sample-based ambient instrument from Excite Audio. It plays drones, pads, arpeggios and textures from 112 synth samples and 250 presets.

Which formats and operating systems does Bloom Synth Atmosphere 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 Synth Atmosphere?

The system requirements list macOS 10.15 or higher or Windows 7 or higher. Supported hosts include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper and Reason. An internet connection is required to authorize the software, and a buffer size of 512 samples or higher is recommended.

Can I use my own samples in Bloom Synth Atmosphere?

Yes. You can import up to 112 of your own audio files by dragging them onto the waveform view on the Edit page or onto an empty slot on the banks page. Imported samples can be swapped at any time.

08Developer

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