Serum 2 FAQ: Pricing, Features, Presets & Download Info

How much does Serum 2 cost?

Serum 2 is priced at $249 for a full license. Alternatively, you can choose the Rent-to-Own option through Splice, which allows you to pay $9.99 per month. Once your total payments reach $249, you’ll own Serum 2 permanently. There’s no need to make consecutive payments, you can pause anytime and resume later. You also have the option to pay off the remaining balance in a single payment to gain full ownership at any time.

Is Serum 2 a free upgrade?

Yes, Serum 2 is a free upgrade for existing Serum 1 customers.

What is Serum 2 good for?

Serum 2 is incredibly versatile and significantly expands on the capabilities of the original Serum. It’s considered one of the best, if not the best synths for EDM production today. Its powerful features also make it a strong choice for genres like Pop, K-pop, and many others. In terms of sound types, Serum 2 handles it all: basses, leads, plucks, pads, morphing experimental textures, and even drum synthesis.

Where can i Download Serum 2?

You can download Serum 2 by purchasing it directly from Xfer Records’ official website, or through Splice via their Rent-to-Own program. A free demo version is also available on Xfer’s website, allowing up to 15 minutes of use per session.

What is the difference between Serum 1 and Serum 2?

Serum 2 introduces a wide range of improvements over the original Serum. Some of the key upgrades include:

• Third Oscillator: An additional oscillator for expanded layering and sound design possibilities.
• Revamped FX System: Effects can now be freely stacked in any order, unlocking endless creative combinations.
• New Effects: Includes powerful new effects like Convolver, Bode, and more.
• Advanced Signal Routing: You can now split signals into high, mid, and low frequency bands, or just high and low, and process them separately.
• FX Buses: Route individual oscillators to their own FX chains for detailed, independent processing.
• New Oscillator Types: Adds Granular, Spectral, and Multisample modes for deeper sound design.
• Expanded Filter Options: Several new filter types are included.
• FX Presets: Each effect now supports its own presets, along with full FX chain presets.
• Dual Warp Mode: Apply two warp modes simultaneously to a single oscillator.
• Arpeggiator & Clip Mode: Built-in arpeggiator and clip mode function like a mini-DAW inside Serum for advanced sequencing.

Overall, Serum 2 is a major upgrade, offering deeper sound design capabilities and more flexibility across the board.

Where are serum 2 presets stored?

Serum 2 presets are typically stored in a folder within your system's Documents or Library directory.

On Windows, the default location is:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\Xfer\Serum Presets

On macOS, it's usually:
/Library/Audio/Presets/Xfer Records/Serum Presets

You can also quickly locate the preset folder from within Serum itself by clicking the menu icon (top right corner of the Serum 2 interface) and selecting "Open Serum 2 Presets Folder."

Where can i get Free Serum 2 presets?

You're in the right place! Start with Full Throttle Vol. 1: The Ignition, a free collection of 20 high quality Serum 2 presets.

If you're looking to take things further, check out STREET RACER for Serum 2: a hot preset pack featuring 130 of the best Serum 2 presets available on the market. Already endorsed by Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum producers worldwide, it’s designed to push your sound to the next level with no post processing or tweakings needed.