Serum Preset Pack Quick Install Guide

Not sure where to install your Xfer Serum preset packs? Having trouble locating the user folder for your Serum presets? Check out this easy-to-follow installation guide.

1. Download the Preset Pack:

Obtain the preset pack you want to install. This is typically a .zip file containing the presets.

2. Extract the files:

Extract the contents of the .zip file to a location on your computer. This can be done using the
built-in extraction tool on your operating system or using third-party software like WinRAR or 7-Zip.

3. Locate the Serum Preset Folder:

Find the folder where Serum is installed on your computer. This may vary depending on your
operating system.

For Windows: The default location is usually `C:\Program Files (x86)\Xfer\Serum
Presets\Presets

For macOS: Instantiate a copy of Serum in your favorite DAW. Navigate to the menu and
select “Show Serum Presets Folder” Install presets in your user folder.

4. Copy Preset Files:

Inside the extracted preset pack, you’ll likely find .fxp or .wavetables files. Copy these files. – Paste the copied files into the Serum Presets folder you located in step 3.

5.Rescan for Presets:

Open Serum if it’s not already open.
Click on the ‘Menu’ icon (top-right corner) and select ‘Rescan folders on disk.’

6. Load the Presets in Serum:

After the rescan, your new presets should be available in Serum.

In Serum, click on the dropdown menu next to the preset name and navigate to the folder
where you placed the new presets. You should see them listed there.

7. Start Using the Presets

Once you’ve loaded the presets, you can start using them in your Serum projects.
Remember, the specific steps might vary slightly based on the version of Serum and your operating system.