bright metallic bell pluck, short 2 seconds, key Dm

About this sample

This sound features a bright, metallic bell pluck in D minor lasting two seconds. It is built from a sine wave at D5 plus inharmonic partials at 2.71, 4.18, 6.73, and 9.41 times the root frequency, layered to create a glassy tone. A short, high-pitched transient with FM-like modulation adds metallic bite at the start, followed by a fast pitch shimmer around 8 times the root frequency. The sound is shaped by an ADSR envelope with a quick attack and tapered decay, high-pass filtered above 420 Hz, saturated for warmth, and given subtle stereo spread and reverb for dimension.

This bell pluck suits genres like ambient, chillout, or electronic music around mid-tempos. It works well as a melodic accent or percussive element and can be layered with pads or plucks for richer textures. When mixing, watch for the upper frequencies to avoid harshness and maintain clarity in the high-pass filtered range.