Serum FX: Getting Creative
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0:57 Introduction
Adam welcomes you to the course and gives a preview of what he will be covering.
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3:29 Serum FX Prerequisite Concepts
Assuming you have some familiarity with Serum, what's different about Serum FX? Most importantly, Adam shows you how to trigger modulation envelopes and LFOs.
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4:33 Stereo Width & Stereo Movement
Stereo filter offset is the most natural way to create stereo width, and stereo movement. See why this is Adam's favorite feature of Serum FX.
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6:18 Custom Shape Sidechain Compression
See how to use this trick to literally draw in your sidechain compression with any shape at all. Adam also shows how to avoid clicks when doing so.
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2:23 Reverb "Breath" Trick
Learn how to make reverb breathe by modulating an unexpected reverb parameter as well as make it mono or wide.
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4:47 Turning Noise into Tones Using Comb Filters
Adam now demonstrates how to turn white noise into tunable tones using a comb filter, and shows a workflow trick using the noise oscillator and LFO modulation.
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3:03 Three More Comb Filter Ideas
Discover how to turn a percussion loop into a modern lead, make chords super unique and aggressive, and cut the grainy tail that a high resonance comb filter sometimes introduces.
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2:47 Wide & Textured Distortion
Explore how to distort through the Combs filter to create a much more textured and interesting distortion, as well as make it beautifully wide with stereo filter offset.
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3:03 Using Filters as Reverb
Discover how to use Allpasses and Reverb filters as reverb, and take it further by modulating cutoff, equivalent to modulating reverb size.
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2:17 Make Any Sound Talk
See how to use the formant filter to make anything talk, and change the word spoken by setting LFO start point.
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3:18 Interesting Filter Sweeps & Avoiding Clicks
In this video, Adam shows how you can make filter sweeps more interesting, by using non-standard low pass filters, and how to avoid "clicks" that LFOs sometimes introduce.
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2:59 Better Distortion
The trick to making better distortion is modulating the pre-filter which is a standard concept, but it's not intuitive, and most folks aren't aware of it.
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6:01 Rhythmic Filter Sweeps
Adam now shows two examples, with two different types of rhythm, one fast, and one slow. In the process Adam also shows LFO "rise", the "phase" filter, and a trick to do the sweep when the filter is used for something else.
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2:54 Using Comb Filters as Delays
Delay causes comb filtering, and with the right settings, you can use comb filters as delays, and then modulate cutoff to get some interesting results!
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1:53 Gain Compensation
Adam explains what gain compensation is and why is it important, as well as how to do it using the compressor module.
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3:16 Screaming Builds
Watch how to make a screaming build, using a high resonance comb filter.
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1:19 Modulating the Unique Serum Filters
Adam reveals the unique filters that allow you to make sounds only possible with Serum/Serum FX.
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2:17 Unique Build Up Idea
Learn how to create this unique build up, using just a sine wave and a high resonance comb filter, and then make it super wide!
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2:03 Modulating Reverb Size
Explore the unexpected sounds of modulating something that shouldn't be modulated.
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3:28 Making Chords Rhythmic
Adam shows how to make any chord progression rhythmic, using LFO, LP cutoff modulation, and an LFO curve concept. Then see how to make it into a build up using the Auxiliary Source option in the Modulation Matrix.
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2:00 Ringing FX
Discover 3 examples of effects with a high feedback that rings.
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1:46 Dynamic Frequency Notching
Explore the idea of dynamically notching a specific frequency to make room for a snare in your mix.
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1:53 Background Ambience Channel
See how to use the noise oscillator to create a background ambience channel for live performance or DJing, plus an important note about saving this setup, and loading your own sample folders into the noise oscillator.
Product Overview
Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, brings an in-depth video tutorial series all about using the amazing Xfer Serum FX plug-in! Get a unique perspective on these powerful effects and how to use them creatively on your audio material.
Note: Basic knowledge of Serum and Serum FX is recommended before watching this series.
Adam begins by welcoming you and then shows you what's different about Serum FX, and then jumps right in with a lesson on how to trigger modulation envelopes and LFOs. He then covers a wide range of topics such as stereo width and stereo movement, custom shape sidechain compression, and a reverb "breath" trick, all designed to bring new flavors and colors to your sounds.
Moving on you'll explore more cool techniques such as turning noise into tones using comb filters, creating textured distortion, using filters as reverb, making any sound talk, and rhythmic filter sweeps. Adam then shows you more eye-opening sound design ideas like using comb filters as delays, modulating the unique serum filters, and how to modulate reverb size.
Last but not least you'll get cool production techniques like how to make screaming builds, unique build up ideas, how to make chords rhythmic, creating a background ambience channel for live performance or DJing, and much, much more.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you have Serum FX or are thinking about getting it and want ideas about how to make original sounding effects and parts for your songs, this series is a must see... Watch "Serum FX: Getting Creative" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 8 months ago
So Useful I Started Using It Immediately
After this Serum FX is my new favorite multi-Fx. I didn't even bother installing it until after I started to watch this series.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Reason, Reaper, Studio One
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Submitted 2 years ago
very helpful video series
very usefull
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Submitted 2 years ago
I've obviously been asleep...
Why didn't I realise sooner the benefits of using synth effects as part of the effects chain? Great tutorial with loads of really good tips - it's opened up loads of possibilities.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Logic Pro, Reason, Reaper, Studio One
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Submitted 2 years ago
love it
very useful, i can implement a lot of this in my workflow!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 8 months ago
So Useful I Started Using It Immediately
After this Serum FX is my new favorite multi-Fx. I didn't even bother installing it until after I started to watch this series.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Reason, Reaper, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpful video series
very usefull
Submitted 2 years ago
I've obviously been asleep...
Why didn't I realise sooner the benefits of using synth effects as part of the effects chain? Great tutorial with loads of really good tips - it's opened up loads of possibilities.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Logic Pro, Reason, Reaper, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
love it
very useful, i can implement a lot of this in my workflow!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I started producing music just over 5 years ago, right about when Skrillex's Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP dropped.
2. What training have you had?
I'm fully self-taught, and haven't had any formal training. I use online resources and learn a lot by talking to other producers about how they do things too.
3. When did you get into recording?
(same answer as number 1)
4. People you have worked with/for?
DJTechTools, iZotope, Output, CAPSUN Pro Audio, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, Industrial Strength, 5Pin Media
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I've had a lot of experience in the EDM space, from producing tracks and sample packs that have charted on sites like Beatport, through to DJing internationally and running a record label. And on the training side I've produced thousands of tutorials, and also tutor people one to one.
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Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, delivers a mastering video tutorial series designed for the beginner, covering the important topics needed to master your music in Ableton Live! Learn the basic principles and terminologies, as well as specific steps to take to get great sounding master files that you can publish to the world.
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Adam Pollard aka Multiplier presents an in-depth video series for those just getting into making music and the endless options for studio gear. Save endless hours of research trying to find answers to the most basic questions, when setting up your first studio and all the gear that goes with it!
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tutorial videoCreating Electronic Music for Online Video
Adam Pollard presents a series of producing Electronic Music for Online Video tutorials! Learn how to design and produce Electronic music for the endless amount of video content found on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify and more. These production videos are perfect for those who know how to use their DAW, but want to go deeper into the specifics of Electronic music creation for online video.
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