Compatibility & Specs

Know what works with your setup. File formats, software requirements and practical steps for your Modulab sounds, all in one place.

The right files for your workflow.

Audio files

WAV samples.

Ready-to-use audio for drums, loops, one-shots and effects. Import them into an audio track or sampler in a DAW that supports WAV.

Resolution
24-bit stereo PCM WAV audio.
Software
A DAW or sampler with WAV import. Serum is not required.
Platforms
Windows and macOS, subject to your audio application's requirements.
Sample rate
44.1 or 48 kHz, depending on the pack and file. The HYBRID WAV library is 44.1 kHz. Your DAW can convert audio to your session rate.
Synthesizer sounds

Serum presets.

Editable sounds that run inside Xfer Serum. Use the supplied file for your version of the synthesizer.

Preset files
.fxp for Serum 1 and Serum 2; .SerumPreset for Serum 2 where supplied.
Pack requirement
The current product pages specify Serum v1.35 or newer, or Serum 2. Check your selected pack before purchase.
Licence
A compatible, separately licensed copy of Serum is required. The synthesizer plug-in is not included.
Version support
Serum 2 loads Serum 1 presets. Serum 2 presets do not load in Serum 1.
Editable musical notes

MIDI files.

MIDI contains musical note data. It needs an instrument to produce sound and lets you change the notes, rhythm, key and tempo in your DAW.

Software
A DAW with MIDI import and a compatible software or hardware instrument.
Serum needed?
Only when you want to play the MIDI through a Serum preset. MIDI itself is not tied to Serum.
Included files
Check the selected pack and format. HYBRID, SPECTRE, ORIGINS and LEAVE YOU include MIDI in their Full, Presets Only and Samples Only versions.
Xfer Serum 2

Your computer and DAW.

These are Xfer's published requirements for the Serum 2 plug-in. They do not apply to using WAV files on their own.

Windows
Windows 10 or later.
Intel Mac
macOS High Sierra or later.
Apple Silicon
macOS Big Sur or later.
DAW / host
A 64-bit host supporting VST3, AU or AAX, using the plug-in format available for your system.

System requirements can change. Check the current Xfer specifications ↗ and preset compatibility information ↗.

Choose the format you need.

For packs offering all three versions. The individual product page lists the exact files and quantities.
Included files Presets Only Samples Only Full Pack
Serum presets Included Not included Included
WAV samples Not included Included Included
MIDI Included* Included* Included*

*The MIDI row applies to HYBRID, SPECTRE, ORIGINS and LEAVE YOU. FUTURA contains Serum presets and MIDI, without a standalone WAV library. Free pack contents are listed on their own pages. A Full Pack combines the formats of one pack; a Bundle combines the named pack families. Bonuses are included only when explicitly listed for the selected format.

From download to your first sound.

  1. Download and extract your files.Use the download link provided after purchase and in your order email. Extract the archive before loading its contents and keep the supplied folder structure.
  2. Load audio into an audio track.Drag a WAV into your DAW or sampler. For loops, check the tempo information supplied with the file and use your DAW's time-stretch settings as needed.
  3. Load presets into the matching Serum version.Use Serum's preset browser and the supplied installation notes. Keep any included wavetables or noise files with the pack and install them as instructed. For Serum 2, see Xfer's instrument-track setup and preset-loading instructions.
  4. Give MIDI an instrument.Import the MIDI onto an instrument track, choose a sound, and start editing. A MIDI file on its own does not contain recorded audio.

Check before you create.

Do I need Serum to use the samples?

No. WAV samples can be used independently of Serum in compatible audio software. Serum is required for the synthesizer presets.

Will the files work in my DAW?

For WAV and MIDI, check that your DAW can import those file types. For Serum presets, your DAW must also support the installed Serum plug-in format.

Do these packs include DAW projects?

No. MIDI files are not DAW projects. They contain editable notes and need a compatible instrument. Check the selected product and format for its included presets, audio samples and MIDI files.

Can I use Serum 1 and Serum 2 presets interchangeably?

Serum 2 supports Serum 1 presets. Serum 2's native presets cannot be opened in Serum 1. Use the file supplied for your version, and keep your plug-in updated. Replacing Serum 1 with Serum 2 in an existing DAW project is a separate step; it does not happen automatically.

Can I produce music with these sounds commercially?

The packs are supplied for royalty-free use in your original music, subject to their licence. The original pack files cannot be redistributed or resold as a sound library. Software licences are separate. See the download and licensing FAQ for more information.

What should I send if a file does not load?

Tell us the pack and selected format, the file type, your operating system, DAW and Serum version if relevant, plus the exact error message. Include your order number when asking about an existing download.

Not sure about your setup?

Tell us which pack you want to use and the software you work with. We can help you check the format before you choose.

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