Serum 2 Gets Massive Update, And It’s Free For Existing Users

Xfer Records has released Serum 2, a major update to their popular wavetable synthesizer for Mac & Windows.

Serum 2 introduces new oscillator types – including the Multisample Oscillator, Sample Oscillator, Granular Oscillator, and Spectral Oscillator – along with workflow enhancements and more.

Serum 2 also features new filter types,  enhanced mixer and routing capabilities and a redesigned effects section.

Features:

  • Multiple Oscillator Types:
    • Wavetable Oscillator with smooth interpolation, new warp modes
    • Multisample Oscillator for replicating real instruments
    • Sample Oscillator with looping, slicing, and rate modulation
    • Granular Oscillator
    • Spectral Oscillator for harmonic resynthesis
  • Workflow enhancements: Flexible effect routing, arpeggiator, clip sequencer and more
  • 626+ presets and 288 wavetables.

Here’s an example of Serum 2 in action, via synthesist and sound designer Richard Devine:

Pricing and Availability

Serum 2 is available now with an intro price of $189 USD (normally $249). It’s a free upgrade for existing Serum owners.

19 thoughts on “Serum 2 Gets Massive Update, And It’s Free For Existing Users”

  2. Ohhhhh cool to see this – I wonder how it’s comparing with phase plant now
    …. Or if a better comparison is minimal’s current? Either way it’s a great time to be playing with soft synths!

  4. I’ve seen a few grumbles about Serum lagging behind lately. This update pushes it back to the forefront. The Multisample oscillator in particular amps it up a lot. Steve Duda is a seriously creative player. Its excellent work.

    1. As we all know, a synth is a machine that kills fascists. I’m pretty sure that also goes for a virtual synth. And I don’t see Steve Duda following Heilon Muskrat as head of DOGE anytime soon.

      1. The American regime needs to stop threatening the independence of sovereign nations including Canada, Panama and Greenland. They also need to walk back their global tariff war.

        Until then, boycott US goods.

        1. Sure, selling less Serum 2 licenses will likely change their mind. Boycott companies that actually support Trump, not indie software and synth developers. They have enough problems already, and unlike big companies like Tesla, a boycott can actually hurt them. See „Goods Unite Us“ for details on which brands support Trump.

          1. Your country is threatening to destroy the Canadian economy and annex our nation. I’m not spending money on US products or services unless I can help it.

            Failure to take action makes you complicit.

              1. The US administration has stated openly that tariffs are being placed on Canada with the intent of weakening the Canadian economy and annexing the country. None of this is normal.

                Once again, we’re not buying your stuff until you respect our sovereignty.

  7. my problem is that i hate dubstep music but im really into the sound design and bass and sfx and so on… so now im getting back into drum and bass instead

    its like, i dont hate the wubwub bass… but i really hate how its used in dubstep for some reason… which is still a bit perplexing from a personal angle

    considering they both are ultimately derived from reggae music, thats interesting – because i also hate ska music

    but yeh – you do you

    1. Sabazeus, I’m not sure how dubstep can be derived from reggae – are you? Can you elaborate please, because I think the notion that it is is faintly ridiculous.

  9. Part of me wants this, but I remember I have Bitwig. And Phase Plant. I guess I will try the trial for fun 🙂

  10. I’m not sure how dubstep can be derived from reggae – are you? Can you elaborate please, because I think the notion that it is is faintly ridiculous.

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