Qu-Bit’s Bloom v2: Sequencing Fractals, Now with Even More Branches

Bloom v2 steps onto the scene as a three-channel, 64-step CV and gate sequencer, designed to push creative sequencing into new territory. Qu-Bit’s approach is to take the familiar fractal sequencing concept and expand it, giving users more channels and deeper step counts for complex, interwoven patterns. The video makes it clear: this isn’t just a cosmetic update, but a rethink of how sequences can grow and mutate within a modular setup.

The module’s design philosophy is all about transformation—turning basic ideas into evolving musical structures. With three independent channels, each capable of running up to 64 steps, Bloom v2 offers a playground for those who want to break free from static, repetitive loops. The focus here is on flexibility and the ability to morph sequences in real time, making it a strong candidate for live performance and generative patching alike.

Bloom v2 introduces a host of new features aimed at expanding the creative toolkit. Ratcheting is now a headline act, allowing for rapid-fire gate bursts that can inject energy and unpredictability into any sequence. Modulation options have also been beefed up, with each channel sporting its own dedicated modulation output, opening up new avenues for patching dynamic control voltages across your system.

One of the more intriguing additions is the ability to save and recall branches within a sequence. This means users can store variations and return to them at will, making it easier to navigate between different musical ideas mid-performance. The video highlights how these features aren’t just tacked on—they’re integrated into the core workflow, encouraging experimentation without sacrificing immediacy.

Programming intricate sequences on Bloom v2 is a hands-on affair, with step encoders and dedicated controls for resizing, rotating, and transposing patterns. The interface allows users to dive deep without getting lost in submenus, a hallmark of Qu-Bit’s design ethos. The new tune mode button cycles through editors for note pitch, gate length, slew, ratchet amount, and the all-important modulation output.

Each channel’s modulation output can be programmed per step, letting users craft evolving envelopes, velocity curves, or any other CV pattern they can imagine. Whether you’re sending envelopes to a filter, modulating a VCA, or pinging a delay, the modulation lanes add a layer of complexity that’s rare in compact Eurorack sequencers. The video demonstrates how these outputs can be used creatively, reinforcing Bloom v2’s role as both a sequencer and a modulation hub.

Bloom v2 is built to encourage happy accidents and sonic exploration. The recede button is a standout feature, acting as a dice roll for any aspect of your patch—regenerating sequences, creating new branches, or randomising tune modes at the touch of a button. For those moments when things get too wild, a shift-reset combo brings you back to a clean slate, ready to start again.

Sequence editing is equally flexible, with options to resize, rotate, and transpose patterns, as well as to apply destructive or non-destructive changes. The overall message is clear: Bloom v2 wants you to experiment, to embrace the unexpected, and to let your modular rig surprise you. Qu-Bit’s video closes by inviting users to plant Bloom in their modular gardens and see what grows—a fitting metaphor for a sequencer designed to cultivate creativity.