Rob Papen Predator 3 vs Serum 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Serum 2 comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Rob Papen Predator 3 | Serum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 | $249 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Hybrid electronic synthesizer | — |
| Developer | Rob Papen | — |
| Oscillator engines | — | 5 (Wavetable, Multisample, Sample, Granular, Spectral) |
| Factory presets | — | Over 626 presets |
| Wavetables | — | 288 wavetables |
| Plugin formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| Platforms | — | Windows 10+ and macOS High Sierra+ (Intel) / Big Sur+ (Apple Silicon) |
| Additional tools | — | Arpeggiator, clip sequencer, flexible effect routing |
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