How do I make a yoy bass in serum?
Q&A
Jan 22, 2026
A yoy bass in Serum requires three key components: a low-pass filter with the peak turned up, downsampling distortion, and an LFO mapped to the drive control. I've found that where you position the drive knob determines the actual vowel sound you get (the 'ah' or 'oh' effect). The filter peak and downsampling distortion work together to create that signature squishy, vocal-like quality that makes the yoy effect work.
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How do I make a yoy bass in Serum?
I use a low pass filter with the peak turned up, then add downsampling distortion where the drive knob position determines the vowel sound. Map the drive to an LFO and it starts saying "ah" every time.
What wave table should I use for a yoy bass in Serum?
I typically start with any wave table from the digital section and use LFO1 to find a sweet spot on the wave table position. The key is the filter and distortion setup, not the specific wave table.
Where can I learn more advanced Serum techniques like making yoy basses?
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