Bloom Drum Machine Lite from Excite Audio is currently available as a free download through the Beatport Global Remix Challenge. No purchase, no trial period – just a full-featured drum plugin you can keep forever.
The Lite version is a streamlined take on Excite Audio’s flagship Bloom Drum Machine. It’s designed to be fast, intuitive and character-rich, with a focus on vintage drum sounds and creative effects. And while it doesn’t include every feature from the full version, it’s far from limited.
Percussion Sounds with Vintage Charm
Bloom Drum Machine Lite includes:
- 56 drum machine samples sourced from classic analog and digital gear
- 75 presets covering electronic, hip-hop, lo-fi and experimental styles
- Macro FX controls: Drive, Mod Delay, Static and Lo-Fi
- Playable sample keys with black-key modifiers (reverse, pitch shift, time stretch)
- Support for VST, AU, AAX and standalone mode on Windows and macOS
The plugin’s interface is clean and responsive. You can load a preset, tweak the macros and start building grooves in seconds. The FX section is powered by Excite Audio’s Lifeline series, which adds warmth, grit and movement to your drums – especially useful for lofi and retro-inspired productions.
The sample playback system is also cleverly designed. Each sound is mapped to a key, and the black keys act as modifiers. That means you can reverse a snare, stretch a hi-hat or pitch-shift a kick without touching a menu. It’s fast, intuitive and it encourages experimentation.
How to Get It For Free
The most direct way to download Bloom Drum Machine Lite for free right now is by signing up for the Beatport Global Remix Challenge, which runs through September 25. Once registered, you’ll receive access to the plugin – no remix submission required. You can use it in your entry if you choose, but the plugin is yours either way.
Excite Audio also offers Bloom Lite through a Plugin Boutique survey giveaway. Although secondary to the Beatport promotion, if you prefer not to sign up for the challenge, you can fill out a short survey and receive a download code immediately.
Both methods give you the same version of the plugin, and both are completely free.
How It Compares to the Full Version
Bloom Drum Machine Lite does not include sample loading, loop recording or advanced modulation – those are reserved for the full version. But what you do get is a curated, ready-to-use drum engine that’s ideal for sketching ideas, layering textures or adding vintage flavor to a track.
It’s especially useful for producers who want quick results without diving into complex workflows. The presets are also well-designed, and the FX macros let you shape the sound in seconds.
Get Bloom Drum Machine Lite
Bloom Drum Machine Lite is free, functional and fun to use. Whether you’re building a rhythmic foundation, sketching retro style beats or just looking for something new to play with, it’s worth downloading. The Beatport promotion makes it easy to grab, and the Plugin Boutique survey is still an option if you prefer that route.
No gimmicks. No limitations. Just a solid drum machine VST plugin – for free.
