If Bloom KSHMR Lite gave producers a taste of oriental sound, its full version is one’s sonic passport to a rich, immersive world of ethnic South Asian and Middle Eastern instruments. Developed by Excite Audio in collaboration with acclaimed EDM producer KSHMR, Bloom KSHMR Full is a powerful oriental VST plugin that blends traditional instruments from India, Pakistan, Turkey and the broader Middle East with cutting-edge sequencing and sound design tools.
For composers working in film, television, video games or genre-blending music fields, this plugin offers an unmatched combination of authenticity, flexibility and creative control.
Traditional Sounds from South Asia & the Middle East
Bloom KSHMR features a sleek, modern interface that’s as inspiring to look at as it is to use. The plugin’s mesmerizing visual design reflects the cultural richness of its sound library, with warm and earthy vibrant colors, animated waveform displays and intuitive layout that makes navigating presets and sequencing effortless.
The interface includes:
- Dynamic waveform visualization for real-time feedback
- Color-coded sample banks for quick identification
- Macro dials with responsive animation that reflect tonal changes
- Built-in sequencer grid that’s easy to edit and automate
Whether you’re sketching ideas or deep into a scoring session, Bloom’s interface keeps you focused and creatively engaged. It’s not just a VST plugin – it’s a visual instrument that enhances your workflow.
At the core, Bloom KSHMR features over 250 royalty-free presets and 112 percussion samples, recorded across South Asia and the Middle East using high-end analog equipment. These samples capture the soul of traditional instruments from:
- India: sitar, bansuri flute, tabla, dhol, tanpura and Indian vocals
- Pakistan: rabab, dholak and regional percussion
- Turkey: oud, frame drums and Middle Eastern strings
- Afghanistan and Iran: ethnic plucked instruments and melodic loops
- North Africa: hand percussion and ambient textures
This diverse sample library allows composers to build cinematic soundscapes, rhythmic beds and melodic hooks that resonate with cultural depth and emotional nuance.
A Composer-Friendly Sequencer Built Into the VST Plugin
Bloom KSHMR isn’t just a sample player – it’s a compositional engine. The built-in sequencer lets you trigger loops and one-shots, sync them to your DAW’s tempo and manipulate playback with intuitive controls.
Key features:
- Time-stretching and pitch-shifting for flexible phrasing
- Reverse, double-time and half-time playback for dynamic variation
- Custom modifiers to evolve textures and transitions
- Randomization tools to spark inspiration instantly
This makes Bloom KSHMR ideal for scoring scenes, building rhythmic foundations or experimenting with hybrid arrangements – all within the plugin.
Cinematic Sound Design with Macros and Effects
Bloom KSHMR includes four expressive macro controls:
- Lo-Fi: Adds vintage grit and analog character
- Tube: Emulates warm saturation for depth
- Width: Expands stereo image for cinematic impact
- Space: Controls reverb and ambiance for immersive soundscapes
These macros, combined with five core effects – Noise (sampled noise, for layering), Reverb (Hall, Plate & Spring), Dynamics (transient shaping), Lo-Cut and Hi-Cut (filters) – allow you to shape your sound with precision. You can also import your own samples, blending personal recordings with Bloom’s ethnic sample library to create custom patches.
Versatility Across Genres and Projects
Bloom KSHMR is designed for composers working across a wide range of genres:
- Film and TV scoring – evoke emotion, tension and atmosphere
- World music and fusion – blend traditional instruments with modern arrangements
- Ambient and lo-fi – create textured beds and melodic fragments
- Pop and EDM – add exotic hooks and rhythmic layers
- Game and trailer music – inject cultural depth and sonic impact
Its ability to sync to host BPM, set key signatures and randomize patches makes it a powerful tool for composers working under tight deadlines or exploring new sonic territories.
Affordable and Accessible
The complete edition of Bloom KSHMR is available for just $39 USD (regular price $59) through Plugin Boutique, with rent-to-own options and bundle discounts. For a cinematic VST plugin offering this level of depth and global authenticity, it’s an exceptional value.
Bloom KSHMR Full is more than a plugin – it’s a bridge between cultures, a toolkit for cinematic storytelling and a source of endless inspiration. If you’ve enjoyed the Lite version (which is currently free), upgrading to the full edition unlocks a world of ethnic instruments from India, Pakistan, Turkey and beyond, all wrapped in a sleek, composer-friendly interface.
Don’t just produce – compose with purpose. Let Bloom KSHMR be your voice across borders.
Bloom KSHMR is compatible with all major DAWs that support VST, VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Pro Tools. It runs smoothly on both Windows and macOS systems and does not require Kontakt or any third-party sampler – just install and start creating. You can purchase Bloom KSHMR from Plugin Boutique. As highlighted, the plugin is affordably priced at just under $40 USD ($59 RRP).
