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10 Key New Serum 2 Features!

After many years of anticipation, the legendary Serum 2 synthesizer has been released! Serum is one of the most popular software synthesizers in the world and the second version of this synthesizer is an incredible gift to the music producers of the world.

Join Imaginate in this insightful look into 10 of the most exciting new features!

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