Ranking the Best (and Not-So-Best) Features in Serum 2
It’s been about six weeks since Serum 2 dropped—and after plenty of hours designing patches, layering textures, and rebuilding our favorite sounds, we can confidently say this version is seriously powerful.
We’ve tested everything, and here’s our ranked breakdown of Serum 2’s biggest features, from absolute game-changers to nice-but-rarely-used additions.
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🥇 1. Granular & Spectral Modes
These oscillator types opened up sound design territory that Serum 1 simply couldn’t touch. From glitchy textures to ethereal pads, Granular and Spectral let us turn the weirdest audio snippets into musical gold.
🥈 2. Multisample & SFZ Support
Import full multi-sampled instruments directly into Serum. Think Kontakt-style realism fused with wavetable synthesis. Incredible for hybrid sounds.
🥉 3. Clip Sequencer
Sketch full MIDI patterns and automation directly inside Serum. A huge boost for writing melodies and rhythms on the fly.
4. FX Rack & Convolution Reverb
Dual FX busses, 13 effects, and a great-sounding convolution reverb. Less need to reach for external plugins.
5. 10 LFOs + Chaos Modes
With new chaos LFOs and better editing tools, modulation got way more creative. Great for evolving textures and unpredictable movement.
6. Mixer View & Routing
A visual way to manage signal flow from oscillators, filters, and FX. Super useful for layered patches.
7. Improved Preset Browser
Search, tag, rate, and preview presets fast. A small change, but makes daily workflow smoother.
8. Dual Filters + New Types
More filter options and routing flexibility. Great for FX-heavy patches, but not a huge workflow shift.
9. Enhanced Arpeggiator
Advanced and detailed, but we still build most arps in the DAW. Still handy for inspiration or live setups.
10. Keyboard & Oscillator Mapping
Nice for performance setups and control freaks, but not something we use day to day.
🌟 Final Verdict
If you haven’t already jumped in—Serum 2 is a no-brainer for serious producers and sound designers. The new oscillator modes alone are worth the upgrade.
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Below is one of our favorite Serum 2 New features overview
