Bloom Drum Machine is a sample-based drum instrument from Excite Audio with 112 drum samples in 8 banks, mapped across 14 sample keys and triggered from a set of modifiers and macros.
Bloom Drum Machine at a glance
| Developer | Excite Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.15 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper, Reason |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €4.95 (regular €58.51) |
What Bloom Drum Machine does
The instrument is organized around sample banks: eight banks hold 112 drum samples, and the developer lists 14 sample keys for triggering them. Each sample is synced to the host BPM, so patterns follow the tempo of the session. All of the bundled samples are royalty-free. The samples are recorded directly from analogue drum machines and processed live drums, and the developer lists vintage analog drum machines known for their warm character among the sound sources.
Five factory modifiers (Half-time, Double-Time, Reverse, Octave Down and Octave Up) change the playback of the sequence, and five custom modifiers can be assigned to trigger sequences chosen by the user. A main effects section offers five parameters: Bitcrush, Reverb, Dynamics, Lo-Cut and Hi-Cut. The plugin is formatted as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone. Searches for bloom drum machine crack, bloom drum machine keygen and bloom drum machine torrent are common, and the Windows build shows up as x64 crack and x86 crack, while the macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack.
Key features
- Sample keys and banks. Fourteen sample keys are mapped across eight banks that together hold 112 drum samples, so a full kit can be assembled from one instrument.
- Factory modifiers. Half-time, Double-Time, Reverse, Octave Down and Octave Up alter how a triggered sequence plays back.
- Custom modifiers. Five custom modifiers can be set to trigger sequences chosen by the user.
- Host BPM sync. Samples follow the tempo of the host, keeping loops aligned with the session.
- Macros. Drive, ModDelay, Static and Lo-Fi are four macro controls that adjust multiple sound parameters at once.
Compatibility
Apple Silicon is natively supported, minimum macOS 10.15 or Windows 7. Named hosts include Ableton Live and Logic Pro. A trial is available.
Who it is for
The instrument suits producers working in electronic, hip-hop, pop and experimental genres, and sound designers who want sample-based grooveboxes with vintage drum character.
Bloom Drum Machine compared with similar plugins
SR-88 from AudioThing is a drum machine in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats for Windows and macOS, so its format list includes CLAP where Bloom does not.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Drum Machine | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €4.95 (regular €58.51) |
| DRUM | Loopcloud Plugins | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| SR-88 | AudioThing | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| CR-78 Drum Machine | Cherry Audio | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Sequel 2 | BeatSkillz | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
Price and availability
Bloom Drum Machine was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €4.95, reduced from €58.51. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Bloom Drum Machine FAQ
Does Bloom Drum Machine run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon, with macOS 10.15 as the minimum system.
Which hosts does Bloom Drum Machine name?
The developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Reaper and Reason.
Where can I download bloom drum machine crack for free?
Crack builds of this instrument are shared through torrent sites and file hosts as repacks, often as .rar and .iso archives.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for bloom drum machine?
A serial key or keygen is the string most often searched alongside the plugin, and such files are typically passed around in repack threads.