Serum 2 Sound Design: Bass Synths

Looking for some fresh bass sounds for your next production? Why not design your own from scratch? In this Serum 2 video course, electronic music expert Thomas Cochran shows you how to do just that with Serum 2, the hybrid softsynth powerhouse from Xfer Records. You'll not only learn how to create five different usable bass patches, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of Serum 2 and synthesis in general. These Serum 2 videos are designed for Serum 2 users looking to expand their sound palette in the bass realm.

Videos

• Synthwave Bass (11:34) - Learn how to make a vintage-inspired bass using the new wavetables and sampler engine - the perfect addition to a synthwave track.

• House Bass (14:36) - Next, we look at how the new warp modifiers on the synth can be used to create plucked house basses. The ability to stack multiple warp modifiers unlocks lots of new sound design capabilities.

• Modulated Heavy Bass (13:15) - Discover how to build a distorted heavy bass by making use of the effects routing and splitting options that were added in Serum 2.

• Modified Sample Bass (12:07) - Thomas shows how the sampler oscillators can be used to create unique basses that incorporate acoustic sounds. This is a great way of adding a different flavor to your productions.

• Spectral Bass (12:35) - This patch uses the spectral synthesis engine and wavetables to make a bass sound. This new synth engine in Serum 2 is great for creating interesting types of basses that weren't possible in previous versions of the synth.