Goa Trance Lead Sound Design Masterclass For Serum2
Learn how to create powerful Goa Trance leads in Serum 2.
Practical techniques, real sounds, and step-by-step lessons.
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Learn how to design professional Goa Trance leads from scratch using Serum.
This masterclass focuses on real sound design techniques used in modern and classic Goa Trance — from analog-style sounds to complex evolving leads.
The techniques shown in this course can be applied in any DAW.
All examples are demonstrated in Ableton Live, but the concepts translate directly to any music production software.
Inside the course, you will learn:
• How to use detune, unison and phase for wide and powerful sounds
• How ADSR shapes affect your lead character
• How to use LFO and modulation to create movement
• How to design analog-style, aggressive and acid Goa leads
• How to create evolving Goa leads with sync and modulation
• How to use effects like distortion, flanger and comb filters
• How to build more expressive and dynamic sounds
You will also get:
• 13 Serum presets
• 28 MIDI files
• Step-by-step video lessons
This is not theory — everything is shown step by step in a practical way.
By the end of this course, you will be able to design your own Goa Trance leads and use them in your productions — regardless of the DAW you use.
Welcome To The Course
Module 1 Foundations & Essential Tools
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01. Mindset - How to prepare to sound design - 4 02. Most Important Functions to Focus on First
- 5 03. Oscillators, Filters, Warp Section
- 6 04. Detune, Unison, Phase & Random Phase
- 7 05. ADSR – Shaping the Sound
- 8 06. Macros – Why You Should Use Them
- 9 07. LFO – How to Use It
- 10 08. FX Section – Final Sound Shaping
Module 2 – Goa Trance Lead Sound Design
- 11 09. Analog Style Goa Lead
- 12 10. Evolving Goa Lead (Sync & Modulation)
- 13 11. Aggressive Goa Lead (Square Sync)
- 14 12. Cosmic Goa Lead (Unison & Filter LFO)
- 15 13. Resonant Goa Pluck (Random Modulation)
- 16 14. Complex Evolving Goa Trance Lead
- 17 15. Expressive Goa Lead (Velocity & Note Modulation)
- 18 16. Acid Goa Arp Lead (Voice Control & Groove)
- 19 17. Acid Goa Lead (Saw to Square)
- 20 18. Advanced Supersaw Goa Lead (Macros & Performance Control)
- 21 19. Aggressive Acid Goa Lead (Drive & Distortion)
- 22 20. Cosmic Resonant Goa Lead (Advanced FX Design)
- 23 21. Punchy Goa Lead (Bandpass Saw & Drive)
Thank you
Do I need Ableton Live to follow this course?
No. This course works in any DAW (FL Studio, Logic, Cubase, etc.).
All concepts are universal — only the examples are shown in Ableton Live.
All concepts are universal — only the examples are shown in Ableton Live.
Is this course beginner-friendly?
This course is best suited for beginners with basic DAW knowledge and intermediate producers who want to improve their sound design.
Will I get presets or project files?
You will get 13 Serum presets and 28 MIDI files.
Project files are not included. Royalty Free
Project files are not included. Royalty Free
Can I use these techniques in other genres?
Yes. The techniques can be applied to Psytrance, Techno, Trance and other electronic music genres.
How do I access the course after purchase?
After purchase, the course is automatically assigned to your account.
If you don’t have an account yet:
Simply complete the checkout — the “Create an account” option is enabled by default.
If you already have an account:
Make sure you are logged in before purchasing. The course will be added to your account instantly.
You can access your course anytime from your dashboard.
If you don’t have an account yet:
Simply complete the checkout — the “Create an account” option is enabled by default.
If you already have an account:
Make sure you are logged in before purchasing. The course will be added to your account instantly.
You can access your course anytime from your dashboard.
How long do I have access to the course?
You get lifetime access after purchase.
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Course details
Duration
+4 hours
Lectures
24
Level
Beginner
Basic info
• Duration: 4+ hours
• Format: Step-by-step video lessons
• Works in any DAW
• Examples shown in Ableton Live
• Plugin: Serum / Serum 2
• Includes 13 presets and 28 MIDI files
Course requirements
• Any DAW (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, etc.)
• Serum 2 ( 2.0.24 or higher ) to use included presets
• Basic knowledge of your DAW
Intended audience
• Goa Trance and Psytrance producers
• Producers who want to improve their sound design
• Producers who want to create their own leads instead of relying on presets
• Anyone who wants to understand how Goa lead sounds are made
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