Qu-Bit Electronix Bloom v2 is the successor to the original Bloom fractal sequencer module with more features, a third channel, and more.
Traditional sequencers with 8 or 16 steps and simple direction and rate control are a thing of the past. Sequencers in hardware and software have evolved significantly in recent years into performance-oriented tools with endless pattern mutation and mangling functionalities.
One of the early ones to offer this was the Qu-Bit Electronix Bloom sequencer module for Eurorack from 2019. After 6 years on the market, Qu-Bit Electronix now shows Bloom v2, an all-new version with more features, updated workflow, and more.
Qu-Bit Electronix Bloom v2
Bloom v2 is the official successor of the Boom fractal sequencer. Unlike its predecessor, Qu-Bit Electronix Bloom v2 is a CV/gate sequencer with three channels, each with 64 steps and plenty of mutation functionality.
The new version continues the inspiring concept of allowing sequences to evolve constantly. The concept relies on algorithmic variation and probability. You program a sequence and, with the help of various tools, you can move the patterns in new directions.
Sequences can be dynamically resized and rotated, while notes can receive ornamental musical trills or arpeggios. It also ships with new probabilistic controls per step that go beyond the known mutate function, including random step muting, clock-synced ratcheting, and slewing.
Each channel of the new Qu-Bit Elektronix Bloom v2 now has a new MOD output. This third, modulation-focused output stays in sync with your melodic CV and rhythmic gate outputs. This can be used to animate parameters that run in sync with the CV/Gate pattern.
The developers say you can patch up dubstep-style filter madness, build sequenced amplitude or panning variations into your signal, or send a no-frills LFO that syncs perfectly with your patch.
Updated Workflow
Not only has the feature set been completely redesigned, but it also has a new user interface designed to match the recent module Qu-Bit releases. In Bloom v1, the sequences ran vertically from top to bottom, while in Bloom v2, they now run from left to right.
Bloom’s front panel also now features a lovely Reseed button. Press it and the engine dice-rolls a whole new sequence for you. Further, the new interface also hosts a TRS MIDI socket that sends all sequence data through a 3.5mm TRS MIDI jack – neat addition.
Qu-Bit Electronix also added Narwahl support to the new Bloom v2, giving it more flexibility. You can set custom settings, use a full sequence designer interface to import sequences into your Bloom, and so much more. Lastly, Bloom v2 is also now based on the Daisy platform.
First Impression
In all the Superbooth news, I almost forgot about this news. Now it’s here. At first glance, it’s a lovely further development of the original Bloom sequencer. I like the new interface, and MIDI output makes a lot of sense.
Qu-Bit Electronix Bloom v2 starts shipping today for $499,99/539€
More information here: Qu-Bit Electronix
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looks amazing and I love my bloom v1 but I cannot justify that price rn lol. would love if more modular creators would design software versions of their stuff. at least there’s the addition of midi output here, that’s significant