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Massive X v1.2.0 macOS

Massive X macOS

Massive X v1.2.0 macOS

Type MacOS | Language English | Total size 917.1 MB

Wavetable synths were all the rage about three years ago.  New wavetable implementations were popping up all over the place.  Note that the term “wavetable” has come to imply a capability to use an array of single-cycle waveforms that can be seamlessly morphed through using manual or automated modulation.  Early instruments designated as wavetable synths had only one waveform, but today “wavetable” inevitably means that multiple, morph-able waveforms are on offer.  In any case, Massive was first released in 2007 and has been doing modern-type wavetable synthesis since way before the WT obsession began (u-he’s Zebra 2 is the other WT synth that comes to mind that’s been around about as long).

The WT capability was not the only attractive or ground-breaking feature of Massive, but it was a defining one.  Massive X adopts that capability and picks up a number of others.  But it’s far more than an upgrade of the old synth.  Massive X is not backward compatible; it cannot run Massive presets.  It expands upon a number of features found in Massive, adds some exciting new ones, but, in a few areas, delivers a bit less than the predecessor.

Massive X runs as a hosted plug-in in all 64-bit mainstream DAWs on PC or Mac.  A 32-bit-compatible version is not available.  Massive X lists for $199 USD and an upgrade for Massive owners is $149 USD, but Native Instruments have decent sales from time to time.  Massive X is also included in Komplete 12.  Owners of Komplete 12 and Komplete 12 Ultimate may download Massive X for free.  Also, a free demo download is available.

Massive X can be thought of as having six major functional areas:

  • Per-voice tone generation
  • Per-voice tone manipulation (filters, FX and more)
  • All-voice FX processing
  • A signal routing system tying the above three things together
  • Voice management (poly-mono, portamento, unison and more)
  • A flexible and powerful modulation capability

Massive X v1.2.0 macOS

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