Duda’s close collaboration with legendary producer (with whom he formed the duo BSOD) meant that Serum was essentially road-tested by one of the industry's most meticulous sound designers. This partnership helped create the "signature deadmau5 sound," making Serum an instant hit upon its release. The Rise to Dominance

: Users could import their own audio to create custom waveforms, morphing them in ways that were previously impossible.

In 2014, , the founder of Xfer Records , set out to create a synthesizer that solved his own frustrations as a producer. He wanted a wavetable synth that offered high-quality sound without the tedious workflow of older software.