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Xfer Records Shrub Brings Serum to the M-VAVE FM-1
Xfer Records Shrub is a free, stripped-down Serum firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1. Features, limits, beta status and the brick risk explained.
Noise Harmony
Oct 274 min read


Best Serum 2 Presets in 2026: How to Choose the Right Preset Pack
Finding good Serum 2 presets is not difficult in 2026, but finding a pack that actually fits the way you produce is a different story. There are now hundreds of free and paid Serum 2 banks covering everything from techno and house to ambient, hip-hop, cinematic music and pop, and the number of presets alone tells you very little about whether a pack is worth buying. How to Choose the Right Serum 2 Preset Pack In 2026 A useful Serum 2 preset pack should do more than give you a
Noise Harmony
Sep 108 min read


Serum 2 vs Vital: Which Synth Should You Choose in 2026?
Serum and Vital have been compared for years because both are built around wavetable synthesis and use a similar visual approach to modulation, but with Serum 2 the difference between them has become much bigger. Vital is still mainly a wavetable synth with three wavetable oscillators, a sampler, spectral warp modes, two filters and a deep modulation system, while Serum 2 now combines wavetable synthesis with Sample, Multisample, Granular and Spectral oscillator modes, as wel
Noise Harmony
Sep 413 min read


Vanilla 33 for Serum 2 Is Now Available on Noise Harmony
When we first introduced Vanilla 33, it was released exclusively through the official Xfer Records Serum 2 store, and it quickly rose to the top of the charts there. Now, we’re excited to announce that the pack is also available directly from the Noise Harmony store. Also check: FIVE Serum 2 Tips to Improve Your Sound Design 17 Advanced Tips for Serum 2 | FREE E-BOOK 5 Tips for Serum 2 You Probably Didn’t Know Learn Serum 2 in 10 Minutes: A Quickstart Guide for Beginners The

Noise Harmony
Feb 12 min read


Melodic Techno Presets: Parallel Dimension For Serum 2
Parallel Dimension is a new preset pack for Xfer Serum 2, built from the ground up for producers exploring the deeper ends of melodic techno, tech house, and related genres. It includes 63 fully designed presets, all created with advanced modulation, expressive macro controls, and integrated FX chains that go beyond static sounds. Also check: 17 Advanced Tips for Serum 2 | FREE E-BOOK 5 Tips for Serum 2 You Probably Didn’t Know How to Install Presets and Preset Packs in Ser

Noise Harmony
Jan 262 min read


Xfer Serum 2 Free Presets - 45 Royalty-Free Sounds
Download 45 free Xfer Serum 2 presets: 33 free + 12 premium extras, royalty-free, with mod-wheel, automation clips, and 360 macros.

Noise Harmony
Jan 222 min read


How Can You Improve Your Sound Design in Serum 2?
Serum 2 is a powerful tool, but you don't need to spend hours clicking menus to get a great sound. Sometimes, the simplest tricks are the best. Here are five easy Serum 2 tips to speed up your workflow and make your patches sound more professional. 1. Add Vibrato Instantly Many producers waste time setting up an LFO just to get a simple vibrato effect. In Serum 2 , there is a much faster way. Go to the Matrix tab, look at the top right corner, and click "Create Vibrato."
Noise Harmony
Jan 203 min read


How to Install Presets and Preset Packs in Serum 2
Learn how to install Serum 2 presets step-by-step, including .SerumPack files and manual folders, plus tips to fix common installation issues.

Noise Harmony
Oct 8, 20256 min read


Vanilla 33: Exclusive Serum 2 Presets Pack by Noise Harmony
We’ve been working on something special for Serum 2 users, and it’s finally here. Our new pack, Vanilla 33, is out now — but with a twist. You won’t find it on third-party shops or preset marketplaces. This one is exclusive and available only through the official Xfer Records Serum 2 store, where it has already reached the #1 spot. Vanilla 33 Serum 2 Presets Also check: 17 Advanced Tips for Serum 2 | FREE E-BOOK Learn Serum 2 in 10 Minutes: A Quickstart Guide for Beginners 5

Noise Harmony
Sep 25, 20252 min read


What Are 5 Serum 2 Tips You Probably Didn’t Know?
Serum 2 is full of small features that are easy to miss. Some of them are hidden behind right-click menus, while others are tucked away in corners of the interface. If you know where to look, you can unlock new ways of shaping your sounds. Here are five Serum 2 tips that show both what the feature does and exactly where you can find it. Xfer Serum 2 Also check: 17 Advanced Tips for Serum 2 | FREE E-BOOK Learn Serum 2 in 10 Minutes: A Quickstart Guide for Beginners Introduci

Noise Harmony
Aug 20, 20253 min read


17 Advanced Serum 2 Tips for Better Sound Design
This free E-BOOK shows 17 advanced tips of sound design in Serum 2. You’ll learn how to push modulation further, shape sound directly at the oscillator level, and create patches that react and transform in real time. It also explains how to use keytracked granular settings, turn samples into wavetables and take full advantage of Serum’s routing and MIDI features. Serum 2 | FREE E-BOOK Also check: Learn Serum 2 in 10 Minutes: A Quickstart Guide for Beginners A New Update for A

Noise Harmony
May 26, 20254 min read


Learn Serum 2 in 10 Minutes: A Quickstart Guide for Beginners
If Serum 2 looks confusing to you, you’re not alone. It’s packed with features, and when you first open it, it can feel like too much — too many tabs, too many buttons, and no idea where to start. That’s exactly why we made a new video. It’s a quick, clear introduction to Serum 2 made for beginners. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll understand how to use the main parts of the synth and actually start creating sounds. No complicated theory, no deep dives — just the essentials, e

Noise Harmony
May 26, 20252 min read


Xfer Records’ Serum 2 Dream Horizon: New Presets Pack from Noise Harmony
Xfer Records’ Serum 2 continues to evolve as one of the most versatile wavetable synthesizers in modern production, and the Dream Horizon pack brings a new dimension to its potential. Built from the ground up by the Noise Harmony team, this 60+ preset collection introduces a variety of detailed, production-ready sounds designed for creative flexibility across genres. Xfer Records Serum 2 Also check: Xfer Records Serum 2 is finally released How to Quantize MIDI Notes in Ableto

Noise Harmony
May 2, 20252 min read


Xfer Records Serum 2 is finally released
Serum 2 is finally here, and it’s packed with upgrades that make it more powerful and flexible. If you’ve used the original, you’ll notice the changes right away. Xfer Records has refined the engine, added new synthesis tools, and made workflow improvements. Xfer Serum 2 Also check: A New Update for Ableton Live Introducing Ableton Structures: Wavetable Presets Pack Mastering Shortcuts in Ableton Live for Enhanced Efficiency The Truth About Synth Presets. Is It Okay To Use Re

Noise Harmony
Mar 18, 20253 min read
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