B-2 BELLY
Key Features
- Synthesize bell-like percussion and other electronic tones
- Layer a sample with the synthesized sound
- Isolate individual hits from a sample loop
- Play samples at their original pitch or chromatically
- Route the sample through an optional dynamic filter
- Record and export finished sounds as WAV files
- Explore included presets and acoustic samples
Description
B-2 BELLY is a bell-focused percussion synthesizer from Quilcom, designed to create both recognizable ringing tones and less familiar synthetic sounds. It combines a dedicated synthesis engine with a sample player, giving sound designers a way to layer an acoustic hit with a generated tone.
The sample section can isolate individual hits from a loop, play them at their original pitch or across the keyboard, and optionally send them through a dynamic filter. That makes it useful for building a personalized strike from a recorded sound while shaping the rest of the instrument with synthesis.
A built-in recorder exports the resulting sound as a WAV file for use in a sampler, drum machine, or DAW. This workflow also lets you render a sound once instead of keeping the instrument running throughout a session.
The included presets provide starting points for exploration, and the package includes acoustic samples and background material on bell analysis and synthesis. The developer also provides a user guide and a demonstration video for navigating the instrument.
B-2 BELLY comes as 32-bit and 64-bit Windows VST plugins, with standalone versions also included. Its focused design suits producers who want to create and reshape bell-like percussion rather than browse a large collection of finished recordings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms and plugin formats does B-2 BELLY support?
The plugin is available for Windows in 32-bit and 64-bit VST versions. The developer also includes standalone versions.
Can I combine a sample with a synthesized bell?
Yes. The sample player can layer a recorded sound with the synthesis engine, and the sample can optionally pass through a dynamic filter.
Can I export sounds for use in another sampler?
Yes. The built-in recorder saves sounds as WAV files, which can be loaded into a sampler, drum machine, or DAW.
Does B-2 BELLY include sounds to start with?
It includes presets and a small selection of acoustic samples. The developer also includes a user guide and material about bell analysis and synthesis.
