Year/Release Date : 08.2025
Version : 2.0.21
Developer : Xfer Records
Developer’s website : Xfer Records
Format : VSTi3
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : present (-X-)
System requirements : Windows 10+
- 1.24Â GB
Description :
Xfer Records have unveiled an updated version of their flagship wavetable synthesizer. This isn’t just another update – there are a lot of new features.
Serum 2 opens up a vast sonic palette, offering the user incredible power, control and expressiveness in working with sound.
With multiple oscillator types, flexible effect routing, an arpeggiator and a sequencer – the goal of Serum 2 was to
give Serum users the ability to fully realize their sonic and musical ideas.
Advanced Oscillator FeaturesThree Main Oscillators:
Unlike Serum 1’s dual-oscillator setup, Serum 2 offers three main oscillators, allowing for greater flexibility in sound design.
Multi-Oscillator Modes:
In addition to the classic wavetable mode, Serum 2 introduces: Multisample mode:
Plays multisampled instruments using the SFZ format, allowing realistic reproduction of acoustic instruments.
Sample Mode:
A versatile sampler for creative manipulation and playback of audio samples.
Granular Mode:
Granular synthesis capabilities allow you to create complex textures and evolving sounds.
Spectral Mode:
Manipulate the frequency spectrum of sounds for unique tonal shifts. Advanced Filter SectionDual Filters:
Serum 2 features two independent filters with new virtual analog filter types offering serial or parallel routing for complex filtering scenarios.
Direct Control:
Adjust filter parameters directly using graphical controls for intuitive sound shaping. New and improved FXMultiple Effects:
You can now use the same effect multiple times. You are no longer limited to one instance.
Dual FX Busses:
Two separate FX buses provide additional flexibility in processing chains.
New effects:
Additional effects such as frequency shifting and convolution expand the sonic palette. Improved modulation systemExpanded modulation sources:
Up to 10 LFOs and 4 envelopes, each with advanced drawing tools and editing capabilities.
LFO Chaos Modes:
New Lorenz and Rossler chaos modes open up complex modulation possibilities.
Advanced Modulation Matrix:
Features like editable source and sub curves, dynamic visualization, and drag-and-drop ordering make modulation control easy. New tools for the sequencerClip Sequencer:
Flexible clip sequencer with piano part editor, automation channels and MIDI output capabilities.
Arpeggiator:
A sophisticated arpeggiator module with advanced pattern editing capabilities. User Interface ImprovementsImproved Browser:
A feature-rich preset browser with playback buttons for easy previewing.
Mixer Module:
New mixer section for mixing and balancing audio sources and effects buses.
Full Undo/Redo Function:
Full undo and redo functionality ensures a non-destructive workflow.
Treatment:
Perform a full system cleanup from previous installation files. If there are custom presets, do not forget to save them separately.
After installation, place with replacement:
Serum2.vst3 :
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Serum2.vst3\Contents\x86_64-win
Serum2.esf:
C:\Users\=username=\AppData\Roaming\Xfer\Serum 2
If after installation you don’t find the Serum 2 folder or .esf file, open and close Serum2 in your DAW once and it will appear. Now place the .esf patch file.
