Serum - Arcade preset pack artwork for Xfer Serum by LP24 Audio

Serum - Arcade: Retro Synth Preset Pack by LP24 Audio

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Serum - Arcade is a preset pack by LP24 Audio containing 90 retro-style presets for Xfer Serum, plus 16 custom wavetables and 21 Noise Osc samples.

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01Overview

Serum - Arcade is aimed at producers who want vintage synth textures for their tracks. The pack draws on video game soundtracks, synthwave, cyberpunk and 1980s film music, and the developer says it covers neo-synth styles as well. Presets span bass, lead, pad, rhythmic sequence, synth, FX and drum sounds, so you can build a full arrangement from one library. Every preset has all four macros assigned, which makes the sounds easier to shape while you play or automate.

Best for

Synthwave basslines
Retro video game leads
Cyberpunk pads
80s film score textures
Rhythmic synth sequences
Custom Serum wavetable sounds

Developer: LP24 Audio
Category: Synth Presets
Requires: Serum
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

90 Xfer Serum presets across multiple retro styles
All presets have four macros assigned
16 custom wavetables sampled from analogue synthesizers
21 Noise Osc samples for Serum
Sound types include bass, lead, pad, rhythmic sequence, synth, FX and drum
Developed with sound designer Dan Wentz

03In depth

Retro Sounds and Sound Types for Serum

The 90 presets cover a broad range of retro styles, from classic arcade-era tones to more modern synthwave textures. LP24 Audio says many presets include cutting-edge sonic twists, so the library goes beyond straight nostalgia.

The pack is organized by sound type: bass, lead, pad, rhythmic sequence, synth, FX and drum. This makes it practical to find a bassline, a lead or an atmospheric pad for the same track without leaving the preset set.

Wavetables and Noise Samples Built from Vintage Synths

Beyond the presets, the pack includes 16 custom wavetables for Serum and 21 Noise Osc samples. LP24 Audio says it sampled the original waveforms of classic and recent analogue synthesizers to build these tables and samples.

The wavetables and noise samples let you use these vintage-derived sources in your own patches, not only in the included presets. The developer also notes a collaboration with sound designer and composer Dan Wentz, who has worked on more than 20 award-winning video game titles.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	LP24 Audio
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Synth Presets
Requires	Serum

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Serum - Arcade?

You need Xfer Serum, version 1.213 or higher. The pack is a set of Serum presets, wavetables and Noise Osc samples.

What is included in Serum - Arcade?

The pack includes 90 Xfer Serum presets, 16 wavetables and 21 Noise Osc samples. The presets cover bass, lead, pad, rhythmic sequence, synth, FX and drum sounds.

What styles of music does Serum - Arcade suit?

The presets draw on video game soundtracks, synthwave, cyberpunk, 1980s film music and neo-synth genres. LP24 Audio describes the sounds as retro, with some modern twists.