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glassy plucked synth, bright and short, key Am, 1.5 seconds one shot

PLUCKED Key: Am 1.5s 2ch
glassy plucked synth bright short key am seconds

About this sample

This sound features a bright, glassy pluck built from an A minor triad (A4, C5, E5) using frequency modulation synthesis with a carrier-to-modulator ratio of 1:4.01, producing inharmonic sidebands that create metallic overtones. Each note has a fast 2ms attack and a steep exponential decay, simulating a quick string or glass strike. The triad notes are panned across the stereo field for width, and the signal is shaped by a 300Hz high-pass filter and a 10kHz low-pass filter to keep the tone thin and clear. Gentle saturation adds warmth, and the total duration is 1.5 seconds.

This sample works well in genres like ambient, chillwave, or experimental electronic music, fitting moderate to slower tempos. It can be layered with pads or reverb for atmospheric textures but should be balanced carefully in a mix to avoid clashing with midrange instruments. Its bright and short character makes it ideal for adding rhythmic melodic accents without overwhelming other elements.

Specs

Format
WAV, 44.1 kHz, stereo
Length
1.50 s
Key
Am
Size
517 KB
License
Free to use, royalty-free (CC0)