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Intro (8:02)
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Wavetable Oscillators (6:31)
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Unison Settings (3:27)
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Wavetable Position (3:28)
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Phase Knob (4:54)
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Pan & Level (2:35)
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Warp Menu Modes Pt. 1 (8:49)
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Warp Menu Modes Pt. 2 (6:39)
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Sub Harmonic Oscillator (7:32)
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Noise Oscillator (10:54)
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Filter Module Pt. 1 (6:18)
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Filter Module Pt. 2 (5:50)
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Effects Pt. 1 (9:24)
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Effects Pt. 2 (11:04)
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Modulation Routing (9:51)
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Mod Matrix Window Pt. 1 (5:31)
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Mod Matrix Window Pt. 2 (6:54)
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Envelopes Pt. 1 (7:51)
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Envelopes Pt. 2 (6:08)
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LFOs Pt. 1 (8:47)
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LFOs Pt. 2 (5:54)
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Voicing & Portamento (9:22)
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Global Page Settings Pt. 1 (6:04)
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Global Page Settings Pt. 2 (10:09)
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Chaos + Misc. Mod Sources (9:54)
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Wavetable Editor (11:21)
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Macros (9:31)
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Putting It All Together: Preset 1 (8:58)
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Putting It All Together: Preset 2 (8:27)
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Putting It All Together: Preset 3 (9:17)
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Putting It All Together: Preset 4 (10:21)
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Putting It All Together: Preset 5 (9:07)
Xfer Records' groundbreaking virtual synth plug-in Serum sets the bar incredibly high for wavetable synthesis. Studio / producer guru Kenny Gioia injects total Serum knowledge directly into your brain in this meticulous and complete series, making it the most comprehensive exploration into Serum available!
Kenny starts by introducing you to Serum and taking you through its Oscillators and Unison Settings. After exploring Wavetable Positions, the Phase, Pan, and Level Controls, Kenny digs into the Warp Menu Modes, the Sub-Harmonic and Noise Oscillators.
Next, Kenny discusses the Filter Module, Effects, Modulation Options, and Mid Matrix Window. That leads into the Envelopes, LFOs, Voicing, and Portamento Options. After detailing the Global Page Settings, Kenny teaches you about Chaos and other Miscellaneous Modulation Sources, the Wavetable Editor, and how to use Macros in Serum. Finally, Kenny puts it all together by taking some popular Preset Sounds and Deconstructing them and Rebuilding them from the ground up.
Whether you already own Serum and want to take a higher dose, or are a new user looking for your first hit of one of the most unique virtual instruments available, get "Serum Explained" today!
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Reviews
Submitted 4 months ago
Very complete course
Great course. I'm learning a lot.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Producer, Ableton Live
Submitted 5 months ago
Excellent as always
Although Kenny has some kind of strange pronunciation he is an excellent tutor. And once you get used to his phrasing it is even helping to understand things better. In this video series he is covering all there is to know about serum. Great!
Submitted 6 months ago
Good...but...why...does...he...talk...like...this?
Solid tutorial, but the way he talks is distracting. Reminds me of the kid in Malcom in the Middle.
Submitted 7 months ago
Excellent
Kenny is very good at explaining and showing examples of what he is talking about. He is also pleasant to listen to. I always enjoy his videos.
Submitted 7 months ago
Great way to get the lay of the land!
This has been helpful in breaking down all the different capabilities of Serum.
Submitted 8 months ago
Must see for every begginers in Serum!
Now I know what every knob does and I tweak sound not so random.
I am a: Student, Musician, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools, Reason, Reaper
Submitted 8 months ago
Very very useful tutorial
The instructor is very knowledgeable and easy to follow.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live
Submitted 1 year ago
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This is a very comprehensive and detailed explaination... But? Every sentence? Is? Ending? with? a? Question Mark? this is very disturbing for my ears. great resource BTW...
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
Well Done!
This is how an "Explained" series should be done.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, Reason
Submitted 1 year ago
Thorough and Clear
I bought Serum knowing that this tutorial was going to be here so my first toe in the water after trying a few presets was to watch "Serum Explained" while I followed along. The pacing and clarity and completeness of this tutorial series is nothing short of stelar. I started knowing absolutely nothing and now feel I can both edit the factory patches and create my own from scratch. This isn't my first rodeo, but it is my first time playing in this particular arena. Bottom line, I feel like I've been using Serum for years and feel competent and confident using it. Fantastic job!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've played an instrument since I was 10. Drums and Trumpet. I'm 40 now. I can play a little bit of any instrument. Master of none. Rock bands most of my life.
2. What training have you had?
I was taught trumpet classically from grade school up until I graduated high school. I went to Five Towns College for engineering and learned that you can't just learn this stuff from school. I did graduate though.
3. When did you get into recording?
I've been recording since I was 15. Two cassette players wired to a Radio Shack mixer. Eventually I got an 8 track reel to reel by Fostex. I've used just about every DAW and I started using them before they even recorded audio. Vision and Performer were just MIDI sequencers at the time. Before they became Studio Vision and Digital Performer. I got studio jobs because I knew computer MIDI and most studios didn't. I eventually moved up to Sound Tools which was two track. Then Pro Tools made a Audio Media III card which let you have 4 inputs. Gradually I moved up from there with Pro Tools D24, Pro Tools Mix to HD.
4. People you have worked with/for?
Marcy Playground
Mandy Moore
LFO
Willa Ford
Lee Ann Womack
Paulina Rubio
Hall & Oates
Bayside
Head Automatica
Cute is What We Aim For
FTSK
and many more...
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Hmmm. My Mom always said "Self Praise Stinks". I think it's because I have no ability to talk like a professional announcer, or plan out my teachings. So I teach as if you were sitting next to me. Pretty much off the cuff. I think that engages people more. We're so used to hearing everything done so properly and planned out with unnecessary explanations and proper wording that the brain will actually ignore most of it. Your brain tunes it out like you're back at your desk at school. But if the teacher grabbed you aside and just explained it to you, I believe you'd get more out of it. That is what I try to do.
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tutorial videoCompressors Explained
Kenny Gioia is back, this time giving you the history and application of all the famous Compressors ever made, as well as their modern day plug-in equivalents! Now you’ll know exactly what Compressor to pick for your tracks and how to use them. This series is long overdue!
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tutorial videoDelay Explained
The Delay effect is one of the oldest effects to be used on recordings, and there are many different types and ways to apply it. Multi-Platinum mixer / producer extraordinaire Kenny Gioia returns with a must have series for anyone recording, mixing, engineering or producing music. See how delay can be used to make tracks bigger, wider and just cooler! Learn the important fundamentals and advanced techniques of delay, and you'll find yourself using delay smarter and more creatively.
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tutorial videoEventide UltraChannel Explained
Multi-Platinum Engineer / Mixer Kenny Gioia brings you the definitive series on Eventide's amazing UltraChannel Strip plug-in. Follow along with Kenny as he breaks down all the Features and Functions while showing you What the Plug-In Can Do on Different Sources. He also reveals all the Effects, so you'll know just what to do with them on Your Songs and Productions.
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tutorial videoFirst Song with REAPER
Platinum producer / engineer Kenny Gioia takes you step by step on how to make your first song in Cockos REAPER. From nothing to something awesome, Kenny gets you going with REAPER easily and quickly. You also get the Reaper session and audio files that Kenny uses, so you can follow along.
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tutorial videoMixing 101 - Mix Session from Hell
Platinum producer / engineer Kenny Gioia now reveals a day in the life of a mix engineer, mixing a song from beginning to end, and how to handle all the common problems you'll encounter on your way to that perfect mix. You even get the session files so you can mix along in your DAW and see and hear the results in real-time!
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