Bloom Ensemble Mallets Lite
The deal
$19 at Plugin Boutique (down from $29). The sale runs through November 30, 2026.
What it is
Bloom Ensemble Mallets Lite is a virtual instrument from Excite Audio that turns sampled tuned percussion into playable mallet ensembles. It draws on pianos, vibraphones, marimbas, glockenspiels and bells, with a warm, organic character inspired by artists like Bonobo and Four Tet.
Who it's for
Producers making electronic, ambient, downtempo or cinematic music who want organic melodic layers and textures without recording real percussion.
Key features
- 14 sample keys with 56 samples across 4 banks
- 75 presets in 7 categories, including Full Ensembles, Experimental, Melodic and Textures
- Four performance macros (Age, Lo-Fi, Bounce, Smudge) for fast sound shaping
- Built-in modulation, reverb, delay and hi-cut/lo-cut filters
- Available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats