Xfer Record’s Serum is one of the most popular synths in Electronic Dance Music today. In this video tutorial series EDM producer Larry Holcombe reveals the steps to take, to make killer EDM sounds with super synth Serum!
Larry covers some of the most popular EDM genres such as Future Bass, Trap, Progressive House, Dubstep, Deep House, Wobble House, and Tech House. See how to make the defining sounds of these genres from scratch, all with Serum, and produce authentic sounding EDM tracks that stand out.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’re into producing EDM and have Serum, checkout “EDM Sound Design with Serum” and make killer synth tracks now.
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Reviews
Submitted 5 months ago
Great
Very insightful & helpful
Submitted 6 months ago
You nailed it
Fantastic. Very very helpful and easy to follow. I found all the videos valuable even though many aren't my specific genre. Cheers!
Submitted 1 year ago
Very cool tips!
Thank you I learned a lot of new Serum tricks!
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
Loved it
Overall, I thought it was very helpful and I can't wait to use some of these tips in my productions.
I am a: Professional, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Inspiring!
It was fun and informative to go through this series and get a sort of hands-on look at sound design in Serum for practical use. It's like getting experience, or reps in Serum, but guided by someone who actually knows what they're doing. This series helped me internalize conceptually what is happening in Serum so that when I go to create my own sounds, I can know what I'm doing without spending too much time with trial and error. I can cut right to the sort of sound I want to create and have enough understanding of the controls to fine tune my sound to exactly what I'm after.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Submitted 1 year ago
Very helpful really!
Gonna use thos soon, bery excited
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live
Submitted 1 year ago
Great Videos for Dialing in Useful Sounds
The videos move fast (which I like) and take you through how to create both modern and classic sounds for dance music. This series will be more helpful if you already have some experience working with Serum.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV
Submitted 1 year ago
great
love this guy!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
Fantastic IMMEDIATELY useful tutorial
I love how Larry just jumps right in and shows how to create THAT sound and THOSE sounds that are hot right now. Simultaneously, he gives a great demo of what Serum is actually capable of and just how versatile the instrument is.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live
Submitted 1 year ago
Helped me a lot
It was kind of a pleasure experience where I could learn basic ways to create sounds in serum. With this course I learned about some nice tips and tricks and the infinite possibilities of serum. Thanks.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I learnt the trumpet and piano around age 12 and then guitar a couple of years later. I played in a few indie bands for a few years until I discovered the turntables and Dj'ing. I then swapped the guitar for the synthesizer and the stage for the Dj booth and the rest is history!
2. What training have you had?
I completed a diploma in sound engineering and music technology from islington Music Workshop in London. I am also level 1 certified in Logic. The most important training I have received though is sitting for hours on end at my studio making music!
3. When did you get into recording?
Recording demos for the indie bands I mentioned earlier. Then recording vocals for my tracks as DEF inc. and laterally Rebel Sonix. I also worked in London studio Rollover in around 2005.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I've remixed Coldplay, Kylie, Roots Manuva and John B. Labels I have released on include Parlaphone, EMI, Fingerlickin, Eight Fx, Quantum, Botchit and Scarper amongst others. I have composed music for Sony Playstation games, Sky tv, J&B Whiskey, Lexus cars and the BBC to name a few. I have produced online tutorial videos and have had a 1 hour production video in Music Techs magazines cover DVD. I have also Dj'ed at events such as Glastonbury festival and Miami WMC and touring extensively all over the world.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Well hopefully I have a clear and concise training method mixed with a serious passion for making music. I have previously worked for Apple teaching Logic and also regularly lecture on Logic and electronic music production. I also teach the Ministry of Sound DJ academy in London which involves teaching an introduction to Djing as well as in depth seminars on using NI's Traktor and also Serato Scratch Live. As a producer making cutting edge electronic music, I have to remain at the forefront of new sounds and production techniques. I mix my time between different areas of the music industry - production, remixing, DJing and also teaching which allows me to develop all those skills simultaneously - so I can improve my teaching ability whilst also continuing to develop as a producer (something which you never stop doing!)
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