I’ve got a new video up both at Patreon and at the YouTube channel.
In this video, I explore new features in Serum 2, focusing on phase control and unison enhancements for creating tight bass sounds. I demonstrate how the “per voice” phase setting allows for precise control over each unison voice’s start, eliminating unwanted frequency buildup. I also cover BPM-synced envelopes for rhythmic effects and techniques for achieving stereo bass while maintaining a solid mono low-end, including surgical wavetable editing and using a dedicated sine sub-oscillator. Essentially, I provide a tutorial on leveraging Serum 2’s updated capabilities for improved bass design.
Here are the key points covered in the video:
- Precise Phase Control:
- Demonstration of Serum 2’s “per voice” phase setting within the unison section.
- Explanation of how this feature eliminates frequency “bunching” for tighter bass.
- Envelope Syncing to BPM:
- Tutorial on syncing envelopes to BPM for rhythmic automation, particularly for filter effects.
- Stereo Bass Techniques:
- Methods for creating wide stereo bass while preserving a solid mono low-end.
- Techniques include:
- Using separate oscillators for mono and stereo components.
- Surgical wavetable editing to remove fundamental frequencies.
- Employing a sine wave sub-oscillator sent directly to the output.
- Unison Section Enhancements:
- Exploration of using wavetable position and stack functions to create stereo width.
- Explanation of the difference between “all voices” and “per voice” settings.
