9.2Essential
Serum 2 is Xfer Records' wavetable synthesizer plugin with five oscillator engines, flexible effect routing, an arpeggiator, and a clip sequencer.
Plugin comparison
Serum 2 vs Stagecraft Cenere
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
Cenere is Stagecraft's subtractive synth with vintage oscillators, morphing SVF filters, 9-layer unison, and audio-rate automation. $200. VST3, AU, AAX, standalone.
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
| Signal | Serum 2 | Stagecraft Cenere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $200 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.2 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | Subtractive synthesizer with modern wavetables |
| Filter | — | Analog-modeled morphable SVF, 12–96 dB/oct |
| Unison | — | 9 layers, spread / gravity / drift |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX, standalone |
| System | — | Windows 10+, macOS 11+ (Big Sur+), 64-bit |
| Price | — | $200 product key |
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