Serum Sound Presets: Top Picks for Free and Paid Options in Each Music Genre
Xfer Records' Serum synth is renowned for its expansive array of presets, but it initially comes with a limited selection. In this post, we review the top free and paid preset packs for various electronic music genres, including Future Bass, Dubstep & Trap, House, Drum & Bass, Chill & Indie, and Trance & Progressive.
For beginners seeking easy-to-use presets that cater to EDM, our platform offers a free EDM Essentials pack for Xfer Serum, featuring over 60 high-quality sounds such as soaring leads and smooth pads (suitable for any genre).
If you're looking for presets that work straight out of the box, our free EDM Essentials for Serum preset pack is an excellent starting point. This collection offers more than 60 high-quality presets, including leads, pads, and bass sounds compatible with any genre or stylistic preference.
For those interested in Serum 2 presets, we recommend checking out our guide for more options.
To access Serum, you have two options: purchasing it through the Xfer Records website or using a rent-to-own plan via Splice (sponsored). The Splice plan is recommended as it is more budget-friendly, with no extra costs and payments ending once you've paid for the synth. You'll also benefit from a 3-day free trial.
Learn more about the Serum rent-to-own deal here. Note that our flagship course exclusively uses Serum, particularly for those who have been producing for less than 12 months (check it out here). We also provide a free and comprehensive guide on Serum 2 right here.
Splice is not just a rental service provider; it also offers a convenient platform for purchasing presets and samples on its service, Splice Sounds (sponsored). One of Splice Sounds' strongest suits is its ability to let you pick and download individual presets as opposed to buying a preset pack and receiving all the included sounds. However, it doesn't provide the same level of convenience as scrolling through presets directly within Serum.
Discover more about Splice Sounds here (sponsored). Note that some (not all) premium packs mentioned below are also available on Splice Sounds. We also advise using the latest version of Serum for all these packs.
Future Bass Serum Presets
Future Bass is currently the genre to beat, and these preset packs will help you create captivating tracks.
Our list of recommended free and paid packs includes:
- Bantana Future Vibes Vol.1 & Vol.2 (free)
- Cymatics Xfer Serum Starter Pack (free)
- WA Production's Future Bass Mega Pack (free)
- Cymatics Future Bass (premium)
- Oversampled Ultimate Future Bass (premium)
- Vandalism Shocking Future Bass (premium)
- Sonic Academy Serum Future Bass Essentials (premium)
- Surge Sounds Future Bass Serum Presets (premium)
Dubstep and Trap Serum Presets
If you need robust bass sounds for your tracks, whether riddim, dubstep, or trap, these packs have you covered.
Some notable choices include:
- Killsam Hybrid Trap Serum Pack (free)
- WA Production's Free Dubstep Serum Presets
- ST4RBUCK Dubstep Presets (free)
- Gravitas Create Catalyst Vol. 1 & 2
- Cymatics Nightmares Vol. 2 Hybrid Trap Serum Pack (premium)
- Splice Sounds Virtual Riot: Serum Presets (premium)
- Production Master Vicious Dubstep Serum Presets XL (premium)
- Zenhiser Trap for Serum (premium)
- ModeAudio Silhouette Serum Trap Presets
House Serum Presets
Our list of recommended free and paid House Serum Presets includes future house and bass house options:
Free House Presets
- Free Future House Presets for Xfer Serum
- FREE Serum Future House (by WA Production; 36 presets)
- Free Serum Presets for Tech House & Techno (by Viper; 17 presets + wavetables + noises)
Premium House Presets
- Unwind Serum Chord Presets (by ModeAudio; 50 presets + wavetables + MIDI)
- Shocking Bass House for Serum (by Vandalism; 64 presets)
- Future House for Xfer Serum (by Cymatics; 85 presets + project files)
- 100 Deep House Presets for Xfer Serum (by Surge Sounds; 100 presets)
- TechHouse SERUM Presets 01 (by Delectable; 64 presets)
Drum & Bass Serum Presets
Whether you prefer neurofunk, jump up, or liquid, these preset packs will provide superior bass sounds for your Drum & Bass tracks.
Free DnB Presets
- FREE Neurofunk presets for Xfer Serum (by 20Hz Sound; 11 presets)
- Artificial Serum Presets (by Bias Notion; 13 presets)
Premium DnB Presets
- Icicle – Drum & Bass Serum Presets (by Loopmasters; 64 presets)
- TC Serum Modern DNB Presets (by TC; 34 presets)
- Outer Space Jump Up DNB (by Soundvolt; 40 presets)
- Neurofunk Serum Bass Vol 3 (by Eksit Sounds; 43 presets)
- Fourward DNB – Serum Presets (by Loopmasters; 80 presets)
Chill and Indie Serum Presets
Need more laid-back sounds? Serum can do much more than just aggressive basses. Here are some great free and premium packs for Chill and Indie music.
Free Chill/Indie Presets
- Free Serum Presets (by AngelicVibes; 50 presets)
- Free Serum Presets Pack (by Rabbit Lair; 64 presets)
- Free Mellotron Presets for Serum (by BVKER.com; 17 presets + wavetables)
Premium Chill/Indie Presets
- Synthwave – Serum Presets (by Loopmasters; 81 presets)
- Chillwave for Serum (by GOGOi; 60 presets)
- Vibes for Xfer Serum (by Cymatics; 90 presets)
- Indie Dance & Electronica – Serum Presets (by Loopmasters)
- Hologram Serum Chill Electronic Presets (by ModeAudio; 50 presets + samples + MIDI)
Trance and Progressive Serum Presets
With euphoric builds and drops, Trance is known for its layered and dramatic sounds. Here are some great free and premium packs designed explicitly for Trance and Progressive music.
Free Trance/Progressive Presets
- Progressive House Presets for Serum (by Pumpyoursound)
- Sunrise Trance (by Lionshare Sound)
- Serum Trance Family (by Ancore Sound)
Premium Trance/Progressive Presets
- Serum Trance Essentials Vol. 1 (by Freshly Squeezed Samples; 256 samples)
- Epic And Uplifting Trance For Xfer Serum (by Trance Euphoria; 128 presets)
- TITAN-2 Xfer Serum Presets (by CFA Sound; 90 presets)
Other Notable Serum Preset Packs and Resources
In addition to the packs mentioned, here are some other valuable resources for learning more about Serum and sound design:
- Serum Tutorial – 25 Serum Tips You Need To Know
- Xfer Serum Beginner Course (Start to Finish)
- 10 Sound Design Tips: Xfer Serum
- Getting Started in Sound Design Using The 3 Rs
- Cymatics 30 Day Advanced Bass Design Guide for Xfer Serum
- Serum vs Massive X
Lastly, don't forget to grab our free EDM Essentials for Serum preset pack with over 60 high-quality sounds suitable for any genre, style, or preference.
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Recommended: Free Sample Packs: The Complete List
The free EDM Essentials pack for Xfer Serum provides easy-to-use presets, suitable for beginners productions in various electronic music genres, and it offers more than 60 high-quality presets, including leads, pads, and bass sounds compatible with any genre.
When looking for individual presets instead of packs, consider Splice Sounds, a platform offering presets on its service, allowing users to pick and download presets with ease, without the need to purchase an entire pack.
