Plugin comparison

S1gns Of L1fe Tranquility vs Serum 2

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.

Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal

Contenders

The side-by-side

Score verdict

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.

Technical matrix

Specs compared

SignalS1gns Of L1fe TranquilitySerum 2
Price$20$249
Dubspot Score—9.2
FormatsVST3, AUVST3, AU, AAX
TypeHybrid analog and wavetable synthesizer—
Oscillators3 main sources plus a sub—
Source materialAnalog waveforms, wavetables and samples—
UnisonUp to 8 voices per source—
Filters2 multimode filters, flexible routing—
ModulationDeep modulation for evolving movement—
ExtrasChord tools, sequencing, onboard effects—
IncludedPlugin, factory sounds and user manual—
FormatsVST3, AU (macOS and Windows)—
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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