Explore Serum 2’s filters through audio examples, close-up screenshots, moving demonstrations, and practical exercises—from low-pass basics to combs, formants, Diffusor, and PZ SVF.

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A complete guide to Ableton Operator, from FM ratios and envelopes to evolving pads, donk basses, gritty Reeses, and a controlled randomization rack. Follow detailed screenshots and audio examples from John’s tutorial.

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A complete guide to Ableton Wavetable, from oscillator shapes and modulation to expressive performance controls and five full sound-design projects. Follow close-up screenshots, animations, and audio examples from John’s tutorial.

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Turn held chords into expressive Serum 2 patterns with accents, pitch bends, octave movement, and glide. Follow close-up screenshots, selective animations, and source audio from John’s complete tutorial.

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Turn a simple bass pattern into expressive sequences with Serum 2’s Clip module. Follow the screenshots and audio examples to master playback, modulation, pitch glides and MIDI recording.

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The day has come. 11 years after the release of Xfer’s Serum, Serum 2 is finally here. Upon its release in 2014, Serum was an absolute game-changer in the sound design world. And now Serum 2 has pushed the envelope even further. So what’s new? What can you do in Serum 2 that you couldn’t […]

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Audio filters are one of the most essential tricks in the producer’s toolkit. When used efficiently, they can provide clarity and space to your mix. However, it can be easy to over-complicate the use of filters and get lost in the terms. In this guide, we’ll tackle: Let’s dive in! 👇 What Is An Audio […]

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Some have called Vital synth the successor to Xfer Serum. Released in November 2020, it is one of the most intuitive synth plugins on the market. And it’s free. You read that right. So what makes Vital so special? In this guide, we will go through everything you need to know to create the most […]

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FM synthesis might sound like a scary topic to you. Or you might think that it’s only good for those Brostep bass growls. However, FM synthesis is an essential building block of sound design. And although it might seem overwhelming initially, it doesn’t have to be that way. This is why we’ve made this guide […]

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Ableton Drift is Ableton Live’s brand-new analog-modeled synth. It’s capable of producing incredibly warm, comforting sounds. This makes it perfect for genres such as LoFi Hip Hop or Organic House. So what makes Ableton Drift unique? And why should you check it out? That’s what we’ll cover in this guide! Together, we are going to […]

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