Learn how to build a lush, evolving organic pad from scratch in Xfer Serum 2. In this Serum 2 tutorial, we recreate the Chrysalis preset from ALLURE for Serum 2, exploring how oscillator layers, filtering, modulation and effects work together to create movement, texture and depth.
Follow the patch step by step, then use performance macros to shape the sound and make it your own.
Key Sound Design Techniques Covered
Here are the key techniques covered in this Serum 2 organic pad tutorial:
- Oscillator layering — Build the core of the pad and introduce noise for additional texture.
- Envelopes and filtering — Shape the sound’s response and tonal balance.
- Evolving modulation — Use LFOs to create organic movement that develops over time.
- Width, depth and texture — Give the pad space while keeping the low end under control.
- Macros and effects — Connect key parameters for expressive sound shaping.
- Filter modulation trick — Explore a final technique that uses a filter as a modulation source.
Apply these techniques to your own pads and atmospheric textures to control how a sound moves and responds.
Try More Ready-to-Use Sounds
The Chrysalis preset featured in this tutorial is part of ALLURE for Serum 2, a collection of 166 presets for French House, Nu Disco, Indie Dance, Disco Pop and modern electronic production.
Explore custom wavetables, noise samples, fully assigned macros, MIDI previews and additional drum loops and hits to inspire your next track.
How would you use this pad in your music? Share your ideas, feedback or requests for future tutorials in the YouTube comments.
You may also be interested in...ALLURE FOR SERUM 2
► 166 presets for Serum 2
► Fully assigned macros for expressive sound shaping
► Custom wavetables, noise samples and bonus content
Check out the full content on the product page!
- S2 Preset GTR_Allure
- S2 Preset BA_Magnetic
- S2 Preset PD_Chrysalis
- S2 Preset BA_DreamDrive
- S2 Preset CH_DigiVibe
- S2 Preset KY_Momentum
- S2 Preset BA_Chaos
- S2 Preset PD_Digitalis
- S2 Preset SEQ_AutoDisco
- S2 Preset STR_Golden
Quick FAQ
You’ll need Xfer Serum 2 to follow the tutorial. The patch uses Serum 2’s oscillators, modulation, macros and effects.
The tutorial walks through building the patch from scratch. ALLURE includes the finished Chrysalis preset, together with its custom wavetables and noise samples, if you’d like to explore the original sound directly.
You’ll create a lush, evolving organic pad with layered oscillators, expressive modulation, effects and performance macros. The focus is on movement, texture, width and depth.
Chrysalis is included in ALLURE for Serum 2, alongside basses, chords, leads, plucks, pads and more. The pack contains 166 presets with assigned macros.
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