Those of you who are familiar with the plugin version of analog synths can probably help. I'm looking for bell/bell-like sounds like the ones you hear below. Both examples are from the 80s. Please name a specific plugin/VSTi if you can help, thanks.

Intro part:

~0:07

 

In know long hair styles were en-vogue in the '80s but those dudes look like right poncey poofs IMO #_#

 

Hello @rob1234, this plugin will help you:

Dexed by Digital Suburban - FM Plugin VST3 Audio Unit CLAP --> https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/

Dexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7.
Dexed is also a midi cartridge librarian/manager for the DX7.

 

check these 1:17 without music

 

Last edited: Apr 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Dexed - FM Plugin Synth - 3650 SYX Banks from the Yamaha - DX7 - 14,2 MB

3650 Syx Banks (without duplicates) - 153 Folder - Thanks to Black Winny

One of the most popular digital synths ever was the DX7 from Yamaha, released in 1983.
It featured a whole new type of synthesis called FM (Frequency Modulation).

Install:

Simply unzip the content of this zipfile to your Cartridges directory.
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\DigitalSuburban\Dexed\Cartridges

Digital Suburban - Dexed - FM Plugin Synth VSTi (MAC - PC) Free
Dexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7.
Dexed is also a midi cartridge librarian/manager for the DX7.

Free Download: https://mega.nz/file/yyICHLrT#7t0PXjjyMqL5T1lFppvBL69xCXxfWl2EBYTxxS6E5X4

 

Thanks Radio, I like those bell sounds of the Dexed.

 

I would say 95% sure FM synth, and at that time DX7 was dominating and those bells were used and abused.
Dexed is perfect as free vst.