For a limited time, Plugin Boutique is offering Bloom Drum Percussion Lite by Excite Audio as a free download. Normally a paid product, this percussion-focused virtual instrument is now available at no cost for a short time—don’t miss out.
A Rhythmic Journey Through Africa and Latin America
Bloom Drum Percussion Lite delivers a vibrant palette of organic percussion sounds drawn from African and Latin traditions. The collection includes hand-played instruments like djembes, congas, bongos, timbales, and berimbaus, each carefully captured using high-end analog gear and modern production techniques. These rich and diverse percussive textures bring authenticity and depth to your compositions.
You’ll find everything from the resonant power of surdos to the crisp nuances of shakers and samba whistles. Whether you’re scoring cinematic soundscapes or adding groove to electronic tracks, this instrument gives your music movement and life.
Ready-to-Play Presets and Intuitive Control
The plugin includes 75 expertly designed presets, showcasing rhythmic patterns, one-shots, and loops that are instantly playable and synced to your host tempo. A flexible sequencer and four powerful macros: Drive, Slap Delay, Multi Delay, and Lo-Fi — let you easily shape your sound.
Use the white keys to trigger samples and loops, while the black keys allow playback tweaks like half/double time, reverse, and pitch shifts. The UI is simple but expressive, and users can now import their own samples for personalized setups.
Effects and Modifiers
Three built-in effects modules provide creative sound sculpting:
- Noise – Add texture and grit
- Dynamics – Control transients and shape your mix with compression and gating
- Reverb – Choose between Hall, Plate, and Spring for spatial depth
Each of the 14 sample keys is supported by modifiers and FX chains, letting you develop rich percussion textures that feel alive and evolving.
System Requirements
- macOS 10.15 or higher (Intel & Apple Silicon native)
- Windows 7 or higher (64-bit only)
- Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
- Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, and more
Free Download
Bloom Drum Percussion Lite by Excite Audio can be downloaded for free at Plugin Boutique using the coupon code g032itmp during checkout. Offer valid for a limited time.