Groove3 Serum 2: Making Synthwave TUTORiAL-HiDERA
HiDERA | 30 May 2025 | 241 MB
In this Serum 2 video course, electronic music wiz Thomas Cochran shows you how to create an entire synthwave track using nothing but Serum 2 for all the sounds. From plucks and arps to drums, bass, pads, and more, it's all covered here. Not only will you learn all the elements needed to build a great synthwave track, but you'll learn all kinds of tips and techniques for Serum 2 that will have you designing your own patches from scratch before you know it. These Serum 2 video tutorials are designed for Serum 2 users.
Thomas begins by welcoming you and briefly discussing what all he'll be covering in the course, followed by a complete playthrough of the track, so you'll know what's coming. Then it's on the foundation of the track: the drums. Thomas will discuss not only the sounds commonly used for synthwave drums but also the types of patterns typically used. You'll also see how to fill things out a bit more with some added percussion and create a rough drum mix with the effects plugin version of Serum 2.
Next, you'll explore the low end and learn how to create a killer bass sound and modify a preset pattern to make it better fit the song. Thomas then turns his attention to the all-important pad, demonstrating how to modify a preset sound to build a vintage synth-inspired sound that will be used to help enhance the verse sections.
Other topics include pluck keys and arps (what types of melodies are typically used and how they add depth to the arrangement), lead synth (for a counter melody in the chorus), FX (for transitioning between song sections), arrangement ideas, and the final mix (final adjustments and drum fills), and more.
Synthwave is a fun genre, and you'll have a great time following along and learning throughout this series. Thomas will make the process fun and engaging; you won't even realize how much you're learning. Check out the individual Serum 2: Making Synthwave video tutorial descriptions for more information and how you can use these same ideas and concepts in your own tracks. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to start recording your very own synthwave song with Serum 2 right away! It's all you need... Watch "Serum 2: Making Synthwave" now!
What You Will Learn:
-Choosing appropriate drum sounds and creating a solid drum pattern to act as the song's foundation.
-Finding the right bass patch and modifying a preset pattern to better fit the song.
-Creating a vintage synth-inspired keys patch to fill out the verses.
-Building up a pluck synth line to add depth to the arrangement and provide the main melodic component.
-And more!
Plugins Used:
Xfer Records Serum 2
Cableguys Kickstart 2 (Optional)
Ableton Live Limiter (Optional)
Ableton Live Utility (Optional)