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Serum is a powerful wavetable synthesizer made by Xfer Records. It's known as the top choice in the music industry for producing electronic music. It uses wavetable synthesis to make detailed & modulating sounds that work great for EDM, Future Bass, Dubstep, and House. Check out our full guide below.
Serum Synthesizer & Wavetable Sound Design - Serum 2 UpdatedYou can think of Serum presets as ready-to-use sound settings that load easily into Serum. They provide pro-sounding results without starting from scratch. This saves you a lot of time to focus on your music. These preset files carry all the settings, wavetables, and FXs for recreating specific sounds.
Each preset pack includes high-quality Serum presets (.fxp files) or Serum 2 presets (.SerumPreset files), construction kits with stems, loops, samples & MIDI. Most packs contain 32 to 128 presets organized by categories like leads, basses, pads, and plucks. Some packs also include Ableton session files in the Deluxe versions.
Installing Serum presets is simple and easy. Our detailed guide below takes you through the whole process step-by-step.
How to Install Serum Presets - Complete GuideOur preset sample packs typically have between 32 and 128 unique Serum presets, based on the kind of sample pack and how much it costs. Our Starter sample packs come with 32 presets, and our Core Versions have 128 presets plus construction kits. We design and check each preset carefully to make sure it's top-notch and easy to use.
Absolutely! Serum presets work perfectly with Serum 2. The new version is created to work with the original version, so they'll load up perfectly. Serum 2 comes with improvements like better visual feedback and new FXs. Check out our guide below to learn more.
Serum 2 New Features: Complete Producer's GuideSerum presets are synthesizer patches that generate sound using the Serum plugin, while samples are recorded audio files. Presets are infinitely customizable and can play any melody or chord, whereas samples are fixed audio recordings. Both are valuable for music production, and we offer comprehensive collections of each type.
Yes! You're encouraged to tweak and customize our presets to fit your unique style. Adjust filters, effects, and wavetables to create your signature sound. Our Serum Wavetables Tutorial: Master Advanced Sound Design tutorial teaches you how to modify presets and create custom sounds from our starting points.
Serum Wavetables Tutorial: Master Advanced Sound DesignAbsolutely! We offer comprehensive installation guides to ensure you can use your presets immediately. Our How to Install Serum Presets - Complete Guide covers everything from basic installation to advanced organization tips. We also provide customer support for any technical issues.
How to Install Serum Presets - Complete GuideAbsolutely! Our royalty-free license allows you to use all Serum presets in commercial music releases, including streaming platforms, sync licensing, and live performances. You can monetize your music without worrying about copyright issues. The only restriction is reselling the presets themselves as preset packs.
We specialize in electronic music genres including melodic dubstep, future bass, pop house, trap, and progressive house. Our preset packs are inspired by top artists like Seven Lions, Flume, and Skrillex. Check our How to Make Melodic Dubstep Like Seven Lions or How to Make Future Bass Like Flume tutorials for genre-specific production tips.
How to Make Melodic Dubstep Like Seven Lions: Complete GuideA DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is music production software like FL Studio, Ableton Live, or Logic Pro. You load Serum as a plugin inside your DAW, then use our presets to create melodies and basslines. Popular DAWs for electronic music include Ableton Live and FL Studio, both excellent for working with Serum presets.
No, our Serum presets are specifically designed for Xfer Records' Serum synthesizer and won't work with other VSTs like Vital or Massive. However, our Serum vs Vital: Which Wavetable Synth is Bette? comparison can help you choose the right wavetable synth for your music production needs.
Serum vs Vital: Which Wavetable Synth is Better 2025?Load Serum as a VST instrument in your DAW, then browse the preset menu to select your desired sound. You can layer multiple instances of Serum with different presets for rich, complex sounds. Our How to Layer Serum Presets for Massive Sounds tutorial demonstrates advanced layering techniques for professional results.
How to Layer Serum Presets for Massive Sounds