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Italo Basslines Xfer Records Serum 2 Presets – OUT NOW!
Nov
Italo Basslines for Xfer Records Serum 2 is a high‑impact preset bank of 32 retro Italo Disco and Euro Disco bass sounds designed to drop straight into modern productions and drive clicks, plays, and conversions from day one.
What is Italo Basslines for Serum 2?
Italo Basslines for Xfer Records Serum 2 is a dedicated collection of 32 retro‑inspired bass presets tailored for authentic 80s Italo Disco, Hi‑NRG, Euro Disco, Synthwave, Nu Disco, Retrowave, and other 80s‑inspired electronic genres. Each patch is built specifically for Serum 2’s updated wavetable, sample, and modulation engine, giving producers punchy, mix‑ready basslines that feel like classic analog hardware but with modern flexibility. Whether producing club‑ready Italo, nostalgic synth‑pop, or neon‑lit outrun, these sounds are voiced to sit instantly in the low end without extra processing.
This sound bank focuses exclusively on basslines, giving Italo Disco producers a specialized toolkit instead of a generic all‑round preset pack. The sounds are voiced for tight, rhythmic sequencing and arpeggiation, making them ideal for driving bass hooks, octave runs, and rolling patterns that define classic 80s dance records. Because the presets are engineered for Serum 2’s enhanced workflow and headroom, they drop into modern mixes with minimal adjustment, helping producers finish tracks faster and with more consistent low‑end translation across systems.
- 32 authentic Italo Disco and Euro Disco bass presets for Xfer Records Serum 2.
- Perfect for Italo Disco, Hi‑NRG, Euro Disco, Synthwave, Nu Disco, Retrowave, and 80s‑inspired EDM.
- Designed for sequencing, arpeggiators, and driving basslines that lock instantly with drums.
- Ideal for producers looking for genre‑focused Italo Disco Serum presets rather than broad EDM banks.
Analog‑inspired sound design and tone
Every preset in Italo Basslines is carefully modeled on iconic analog hardware from Moog, Roland, and other classic synth brands that defined the golden era of Italo Disco and synth‑pop. The waves, filter behavior, and modulation choices are crafted to emulate thick analog low end, bright yet controlled midrange, and subtle harmonic richness that cuts through the mix while staying solid under the kick. To enhance clarity and depth, the source material has been processed using high‑end analog‑style mastering tools such as a Manley Massive Passive EQ and Vari Mu‑style compression, adding polish without sacrificing dynamic punch.
- Deep, weighty sub and low‑mid presence inspired by classic Moog and Roland bass channels.
- Shimmering top‑end detail and harmonic movement for lines that stay audible on club systems and streaming platforms.
- Carefully gain‑staged presets with consistent loudness and professional headroom, so users can audition sounds without drastic volume jumps.
Macro controls, expression, and workflow
All Italo Basslines presets are fully macro‑mapped, giving instant control over tone shaping, drive, movement, and FX without needing to dive into Serum 2’s deeper pages. Macros typically control bass boost/cut, saturation or drive intensity, filter sweeps (low‑pass and high‑pass), envelope snappiness, and time‑synced modulation for rhythmic movement. Each patch is also fully responsive to velocity, modulation wheel, and automation, enabling expressive live performance and DAW‑driven dynamics suited to breakdowns, drops, and evolving arrangements.
- Macro‑mapped control for tone, drive, filter shape, and motion in real time, ideal for live tweaking or automation.
- Presets designed to react musically to velocity for more humanized basslines and grooves.
- Built‑in Serum FX (EQ, saturation, delay, reverb, and more) on every patch to ensure production‑ready results from the first note.
Additional production‑ready features
The bank is organized using clear, category‑based naming and tagging, helping users quickly find the right style of Italo bass—whether short plucks, rolling octave patterns, or sustained analog‑style lines. All presets are calibrated to a consistent loudness target, balancing clarity and punch so users can compare sounds fairly while keeping mix headroom intact. Internal modulation routing is optimized for Serum 2’s expanded LFO, envelope, and sequencing capabilities, so even simple MIDI clips generate lively, evolving bass movement without external plugins.
- Easy browser navigation with intuitive categories and descriptive patch names.
- Consistent loudness and headroom across all 32 bass presets for a smooth auditioning experience.
- Carefully tuned internal FX chains for instant, polished bass that works in both vintage‑style and modern mixes.
Bonus Italo drum bank and stems
Alongside the Serum 2 bass presets, this product includes a complete Italo‑style bonus drum bank designed to lock perfectly with the basslines. The drum library delivers high‑quality, genre‑accurate kicks, snares, claps, toms, percussion, and hats inspired by classic Italo Disco, Euro Disco, and 80s drum machines, all normalized for consistent playback levels. Files are delivered as 24‑bit WAV, categorized and alphabetized with clear naming so producers can drag‑and‑drop sounds straight into their DAW and build full Italo grooves in minutes.
- Classic Italo Disco drum samples processed with mastering‑grade EQ and compression for punchy yet smooth transients.
- Includes demo track stems plus matching MIDI files for instant song‑starter ideas and quick arrangement inspiration.
- All content is ready for modern DAWs and plugin chains while staying faithful to vintage Italo and Euro Disco aesthetics.
Who this pack is for
Italo Basslines for Serum 2 is built for producers who love the sound of 80s Italo Disco, Euro Disco, Hi‑NRG, Synthwave, Nu Disco, and Retrowave and want authentic low‑end without spending hours on sound design. It suits both beginners who rely on presets and advanced producers who appreciate genre‑specific sound design tuned for professional mixes. Whether scoring retro‑inspired film, producing club records, or creating nostalgic YouTube and streaming content, this bank provides instantly recognizable Italo bass tone tailored to modern workflows.
