Vital VS Serum - Is Serum still worth it in 2023?
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- In this video I will compare Vital VS Serum and see if Serum is still worth it. I go over all the differences between Vital and Serum, as well as making the same sound in both synths to see which sounds better.
Download Vital here: vital.audio/
Get Serum here: xferrecords.com/products/serum/
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Timestamps
0:00 In this video
0:26 Why I still use Serum
1:00 Vital Preset Demo
1:20 The Oscillators
2:33 The Filters
4:12 Envelopes & LFOs
5:40 Random LFOs
7:21 Other MIDI data
8:22 The Macros
8:41 The Effects
9:32 Matrix & Global
9:57 Sound difference
12:50 The Final Result
13:32 Is Serum still worth it?
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Serum 2.0 is coming and will be free for everyone who bought it. Vital has spectral warp modes and other features. Both are great and compliment well each other
Totally agree! Do you have a link to where I can find more about serum 2.0
@@MattFlanc There's a MrBill's podcast with Steve Duda and he talks about it there. I think it's from 2020 so it might be closer than ever :)
@@MIDNIGHTCVLT Oh I listened to that podcast last year but can't remember that! Thanks for sharing
Well yeah but the insane price tag for serum immediately drops peoples interest of getting into it.. vital pretty much destroyed its market 😆
@@PhysicsViolator Yeah that's right. Although Serum still has a pretty big fanbase
thanks a lot for this brilliant demonstration !
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the patch u made was awsm 😍😍❤and ur comparison is awsm
Thank you so much, friend! Really glad that you enjoyed it😊
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@@highestpeeqs9532 I wonder if Jesus will vote for Trump or Biden?
Vital also had an update recently that ups the ante even more IMO and tilts the scales even more in it`s favor. In fact I think I`d probably go with Vital even if it was a paid plugin and the prices were similar. Someone in the comments said that Serum 2 is coming out soon so I`m quite interested how it will perform and what new features it will have. I think that this is a direct outcome from one of the benefits of synths like Vital - since it`s so powerful but yet free (or just cheap in other cases) this drives the market in a direction where products have more features for a lower price sooo yeah I really feel like the future for this industry is very bright.
I agree with you, it’s exciting to see what the future may bring! Whats the new update you’re talking about?
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Thank you! Exactly what I needed.
Probably will get Serum later down the path, but only at the point
my skill level will be high enough to get the squeeze from the very subtle differences
better sounds with Serum.
For the near future, sticking with Vital
Thanks again, super clear and to the point!
I think that's a very good way to approach it! Good luck with making more banger sounds!
@@MattFlanc thanks keep it up great stuff
Thanks for the support
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Same. I figure I’ll learn as much as I can with Vital and if/when I feel I’m at a level where it makes sense to purchase Serum, I’ll pull the trigger. Until there’s something I can’t do in Vital, what’s the point?
thanks man! I searched which one I want to start with! I will try Vital!
That’s awesome! Have fun making music
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I've heard of Serum in a variety of plugin tutorials, but I didn't know what it really was until I took the time to stop and see what it was all about. Your video sure helped me see that it's a synth, but not the ones I'm used to seeing! (Cherry Audio Memorymode) as an example. It seems that Serum and Vital are more 'visual' than synths such as Memorymode, from what I gather. Thank you for sharing your time in the comparison. I'll be looking into Vital! :-)
Great to hear that I could show you something new!
@@MattFlanc - Your time is greatly appreciated!!
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Great video bro
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I was going to get serum because i heard it was more popular but since vital is cheaper and more efficient I will probably get vital
Thanks bro!
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@@highestpeeqs9532 blow me
The oscillators in vital have filters within each oscillators. There’s a max of 6.
That’s crazy!
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12:28 you can choose between either measuring filters on hz or notes in the advanced tab lol
Oh really? Seems like I gotta check that out then😅
@@MattFlanc came here to say this, you can switch between each of the measurement units, from Semitones to Hz - in the advanced tab. Semitones allows you to edit things relevant to the root note of your midi input, yet again something over Serum.
@@chrislaupama2818 That's actually great, thanks for pointing this out! I'll keep things like this in mind if I ever do an updated video
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Three oscs, noise generator, flexible routing. Free!!!! And amazing sound quality. I like the vital patch better.
Totally!
Hobo's choice, in other words.
One thing that is often left out out of reviews is the CPU usage. Serum can be quite power hungry. How is vital in that matter? When layering multiple sounds and using many effect this can become important.
That’s right! I used to struggle with that on my old PC, but now that’s not an issue anymore for me. I’ve not done enough testing to draw a conclusion, but as far as my experience goes with both synthesizers I haven’t noticed a difference
I haven'r used Serum but Vital is very CPU heavy compared to many other other synths I have tried but obviously it depends on the presets and might not matter if you have a fast computer.
I’m extremely new to all this stuff. I was always just a guitar player in a traditional non technical sense. Just a guitar and amp. So very recently I’ve been really getting into FL studio and synths…So I came to realize…All synths are practically the same, just layered out differently?
Well yes and no. It’s a bit like saying all cars are the same. Most synths have similar features since the technology is mostly the same. There’s the oscillators that generate the sound, and then various ways of changing this sound. Either by adding frequencies (additive synthesis) or removing frequencies (subtractive synthesis). So essentially all synthesizers do some form of “synthesis” but how they do it is where they differ. For example, serum and vital are both wavetable synthesizers, but they also have features like FM. I could talk for hours about this, but I just recommend you take a look online. I’m sure you can find a lot of information about differences between synthesizers
I'm a bit surprised because i read that Vital costs *$5* a month.
Is that true, or is Vital free now?
Thanks for an answer!
Vital has always been free, however there is versions with more sounds that cost money. For more info you can check vital.audio
Yup, completely up to you. I’ve been giving him $5/m just because. The cool thing is that $5/m goes into your account as credit. Which you can use on preset packs, or do what I did and wait until you get $80 in credit and get the so called “full copy” which just comes with lots of presets that the free version doesn’t have. And then you can keep paying him $5/m if you want (I did) and get all the presets eventually. But bottom line, it’s still way cheaper than serum and your supporting a quality project. Then when you feel your done, stop paying. Still get to use the product.
It's free
Difference between Vital's random and Serum's chaos?
It's main function is essentially the same, meaning that they are both random LFOs. The difference is in the algorhythms. Serum and Vital both have Sample and Hold (S&H), but the other ones are different. Which you like most comes down to personal preference. Even though I like Serum more for my sound design, I still prefer the random section of Vital and the way it is implemented. Hope this answers your question!
Serum does have random, it’s in the chaos section on the global tab. Serum is better IMO it sounds better quality, it would be nice if it had a 3rd oscillator tho. The ways vital tries to one up serum are mostly unnecessary, why would you need 6 designated envelopes for a patch? 😂 I do like it’s little text to speak thing tho
I was already sold on Vital before I saw your video comparison(but I do appreciate you outlining the contrasts between the two.) I was considering buying BLEASS's Megalit synth for $99.....but Vital's Pro upgrade is only $80, so it only made sense to go with Vital. As for Serum, not only do I think that Vital destroys Serum(in terms of the price/feature ratio)...Vital is just my favorite VST synth of all time. It's just absolutely insane what Vital Audio offers for so little money.
I haven’t heard of the BLEASS synth, but I think you went the right way for sure! Vital is absolutely killing it
@@MattFlanc BLEASS is a company that began making synths for iOS systems. Megalit is a wavetable synth with FM as well. It's design & layout is geared toward tweakers that have limited knowledge of sound design, but want a hands-on GUI that is simple to work with. You can make fairly complex presets easily & quickly & it sounds fantastic. I still want to add Megalit to my collection, but Vital takes priority over it.
Interesting, I’ll check it out for sure! Thanks for the suggestion. It’s always nice to have options
Bleass is dog shit @@MattFlanc
Since Noise is just sampler, it's not really an oscillator. Vital takes up GPU though.
You’re right. And I didn’t know that. In that case I assume it’s very little since it’s simple 2D animations in the UI. So it shouldn’t have an issue to run, even in integrated graphics.
@@MattFlanc
Yeah my GPU warms up and shows 25% use when I maximize Vital. With Serum, it's nothing.
@@bengsynthmusic That’s interesting
get a better PC/Mac then, lol.
Vital all the way!
I'm a Phaseplant guy my self, but dude! I've always know Vital kicks the ass of most commercial synths as far as sound and filtering and stuff. Way better than Serum
Tbh, even though vital is free, because of how cheap it is as well, you should buy it and pay back the dude who made it. It’s a great plugin and I love it
Totally agree!
Vital is a beast
now a new kid on the block, Kilohearts Phase plant comparing ....
I’ve never tried Phaseplant but I definitely should
which is more cpu intensive?
I haven't done a direct comparison, but from using both a lot I haven't noticed a difference either
vital - big difference on my laptop . Serum takes 7% , Vital 20-24
that depends on your complex creation they both are very similar
Vital gets 100% better score + it’s free. Any questions?
People constanly over look phaseplant. It blows both of these and pigment out of the water
I’ve heard that a lot. I really should give it a try
@@MattFlanc you should especially with snapheat & Multipas and all remaps
Phaseplant has shit quality. You want a good instrument, you simply buy Serum, period.
Avenger 2
Vital is fun but nothing has the harmonics of Serum.
serum sounds better
I find your review quite poor, as you are comparing and giving points based on the number of oscillators, and number of this and that, instead of comparing the quality of the sounds you can make.
Thanks for the feedback! I totally get your point of view. There is honestly not much to say about the quality of sounds you can make since they are basically the same synthesizer. If I were you I would simply choose vital right now. They are basically exactly the same, and it’s free. There’s rumors about Serum2 as well so you might wanna look out for that
I did download both the Serum try and the Vital free. And I'm looking forward to play with both. I also think the Vital is good enough for me for now. And thanks for your review anyway. 🙂@@MattFlanc
@JohnBergAndersen i hope you’ll find some value out of it! Value is certainly a really powerful tool
Vital is the winner 🏆!
Serum is the loser!
only because it is free and very functional
Winner for hobos. People that respect themselves get Serum.
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been there
god spam?
What's his position on serum vs vital?..
Explain some of these:
1. Love Your Enemies vs. Eye for an Eye:
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." - Matthew 5:44
vs:
"But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for an eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot." - Exodus 21:24
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2. Faith Alone vs. Faith and Works:
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." - Ephesians 2:8-9
vs:
"You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone." - James 2:24
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3. God's Forgiveness vs. Eternal Punishment:
"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." - Psalm 103:11-12
vs:
"And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." - Matthew 25:46
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4. The Nature of God: Merciful vs. Wrathful:
"The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love." - Psalm 145:8
vs:
"For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God." - Deuteronomy 4:24
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5. Salvation Through Belief vs. Works:
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
vs:
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 7:21
does he think i should use serum or vital?
Totally not me spending 180 bucks on Serum and finding this video one week later.
I use to use serum alot it's a good synth especially for begginers to learn on with visuals and drag and drop, but it's well over priced $180 no arpeggiator only 2 oscillators and a sub osc. Dune 3 is cheaper sounds better and is insanely more powerful and advanced in sound design. Dune 3 is a way better option.
yall really should stop supporting any company going to monthly only programs...its gonna kill us independent artists...
vital 😍😍😍❤❤💽