How to Use Samples in Serum 2

Serum 2 comes equipped with advanced sampling options. Combine them with synthesis functions and create incredible patches!

Here are 7 essential tips for getting the most out of the Serum’s Sample module:

1. Loading samples

After selecting the Sample oscillator type, you can just drag and drop samples right into the display. There’s also an option to select some of the built-in sounds via the dropdown menu. You can import tonal one-shots, sharp attack samples, or even drum loops!

2. Operations

By right clicking the sample you get access to some hidden functions. Here you can change the “snapping” of the start point, add sample fades, and select slicing modes.

3. Slicing modes

Slicing modes include:

Auto, where Serum automatically picks slices,
Manual, where you can add your own slices with option/alt+click.

4. Looping

From the dropdown menu you can choose between classic, “forward” looping, reverse looping and more. Start and end points are set via the blue loop brace.

5. Unison

Sample mode allows you to add unison voices, just like regular oscillators. This can result in incredibly huge and detuned sounds, but uses much more CPU.

6. Warp modes

You can further modify the sample with warp modes, such as distortion and filtering, as well as classics like FM and AM modulation.

7. Switch to wavetable

The dropdown menu allows you to load your sample into a wavetable using various algorithms, for ultimate flexibility.

Good luck with your Serum 2 sound design!

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