The news has come in that Serum 2 has been released by XFer Records, based on the popularity of VST plugins being used by modern music producers, Serum has stayed near the top globally.
Well, guess what? Now there is Serum 2! This is amazing news!
Serum 1 was released in late 2014, It’s almost been a decade since XFer records released Serum 2.
So what’s new in Serum 2 compared to Serum 1 released in 2014?
These are the new updates in Serum 2
- Enhanced user interface
- Expanded Oscillators (updated)
- Five new Oscillator modes, Spectral Oscillator, Wavetable Oscillator, Multisample Oscillator, Sample Oscillator and Granular Oscillator
- Wavetable Enhancements
- Sample Mode Highlights
- More New Oscillator Highlights
- Dual Expanded Filters
- Improved Serum FX
- New & Enhanced FX
- New Signal Splitter Modules
- Enhanced Modulation
- Enhanced Modulation Matrix
- New Serum Mixer
- New Clip Sequencer
- Advanced Arpeggiator
- Enhanced Keyboard
- Improved Preset Browser
Serum 2 is a seriously powerful VST Synth Plugin with tons of modulation and oscillation features, making it quite a complex and advanced VST plugin to use.
Serum 2 comes with;
- 5 new oscillator modes
- Built-in macros
- Envelope and LFO modulation settings
- Voicing settings
- Built-in Mixer with advanced mixing features
- Built-in FX channel which modulates all types of FX
- Matrix settings which control the matrix modulation along with sound output
- Comes with 626 Core Presets
- 288 Wavetable
626 Core presets within Serum 2
Ranging from keys to leads, synths, pads, bells chords, drums and so much more, check out the quick screenshot below of some of the core sound presets within Serum 2.
There are so many cool and mind-blowing instruments within this VST plugin, the wavetable and modulation settings provide the possibility to manipulate and turn a single instrument into 100 different styles of sound outputs. These features create endless possibilities and the generation of some powerful and unique sounds.

Matrix inside Serum 2
The “Matrix” space and settings inside Serum 2 are simply mind-blowing, providing the possibility to control each modulation such as LFOs, Macros, FX and so much more. Check it out below;


The FX inside Serum 2 are very cool indeed and provide the ability to stack any effects to achieve any style of sound output.
Serum 2 FX
Serum 2 FX consist of;
- Compression
- Phaser
- Reverb
- EQ
- Delay
- Utility

There are simply way too many features and settings to cover everything, so check out the quick video below;
If you wish to download or try Serum 2, then good news is that serum 2 comes with full 15 minutes of full version demo free tail.
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Get Xfer Serum 2 VST Plugin – More info & Purchase Link (This VST plugin comes with an instant download after purchase). Try it in the demo