Summary

Bloom Drum Kits by Excite Audio is a virtual drum instrument that captures the realism and character of live drums, blending raw close-miked sounds with processed hits to create rhythm sections full of grit and imperfection. It is designed for modern music production with a focus on indie, leftfield electronic, and experimental styles.

Features and Sound Content

• Over 250 presets organized into seven categories including Basic, Experimental, Kits, High Energy, Low Energy, Percussion, and Processed.
• Includes single hits, grooves, top loops, detuned toms, and characterful snares inspired by artists like Geese, Four Tet, Bonobo, and Nicolas Jaar.
• Main Page lets users trigger individual sounds and launch phrases with four macros for sound shaping.
• Edit Page provides deep control for sequencing, sample editing, playback modes, pitch, panning, and more.
• Allows importing up to 112 of your own samples for customization.
• Effects section with Delay, Dynamics (compression, gating), and Reverb (Hall, Plate, Spring algorithms) to add depth and control.
• Sequencer designed for triggering and layering one-shots and loops with modulation options.

System Compatibility and Formats

Available as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats and standalone application, compatible with macOS (10.15+, Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows (7+), 64-bit only. Supported DAWs include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, and others.