2hp — Bell
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Bell 2hp Cheat Sheet
Bell is a melodic percussion Eurorack module using modal synthesis, with 6 voice polyphony and multiple physical models for metallic and percussive sounds.
Panel Reference
| Label |
Jack/Control Type |
Function |
Voltage Range |
| TRIG |
Input Jack |
Triggers a new note with current settings |
Gate/Trigger |
| MODEL |
Knob + CV In |
Selects 1 of 8 physical models; CV adds to knob |
CV: -5V to +5V (Bipolar) |
| DAMP |
Knob + CV In |
Sets resonance/decay (damping); CV added to knob |
CV: -5V to +5V (Bipolar) |
| V/OCT |
CV In |
Pitch control, 1V/Oct standard |
CV: -1V to +6V |
| PITCH |
Knob |
Sets fundamental pitch of current/next note |
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| OUT |
Output Jack |
Audio out, illuminates LED on note trig |
10Vpp (peak-to-peak audio) |
Physical Models (Model Selector):
- Pure Bell
- Pure Vibraphone
- Harmonic Vibraphone
- Hard Marimba
- Soft Marimba
- Tibetan Bowl
- Wine Glass
- Redwood Plate
Key Operation Notes
- TRIG input fires a new note (up to 6 voice polyphony, oldest replaced).
- MODEL Knob/CV morphs or switches through 8 excitor/resonator types.
- DAMP Knob/CV modifies decay/resonance for sharp or mellow sounds.
- V/OCT provides standard pitch tracking for melodic sequencing.
- PITCH Knob sets fundamental, active for the most recent note (pitch bend possible DURING ring-out).
- OUT is the mono audio output. LED blinks for ~30ms with each new note.
Installation
- Requires 2HP width, 45mm depth.
- Power: +12V (86mA), -12V (3mA).
- Red stripe on ribbon cable = -12V.
Typical Patch Example
- Patch sequencer gate to TRIG.
- Patch sequencer pitch CV to V/OCT.
- Patch audio out from OUT.
- Use MODEL and DAMP for timbre changes.
- Modulate MODEL or DAMP via CV for evolving metallic textures.
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