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Massive X !

Posted: 26 Jun 2019
by Boombastix
It is coming...tomorrow... June 27th :shock:

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 26 Jun 2019
by Loque
Yea, they said in June. Not many days left...

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 26 Jun 2019
by boingy
It's not even released and yet it already has a reputation to live up to!

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 26 Jun 2019
by Breach The Sky
There's a lot off strong players on the market today, and the competition is... massive. :roll:

"The synth of the next decade" sure is a bold statement to live up to. I'm going to observe.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by CephaloPod
I'm having a real hard time coming up with new features that I really need in a synth. I ask myself: "What would a developer need to come up with in order to get you exited for a new synth?" And my answer is: "Hell, I dunno."

It would have to be something I've never thought of before, something I didn't even know I needed until the moment I saw it. Not sure Massive X is going to do that.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by sleep1979
CephaloPod wrote:
27 Jun 2019
I'm having a real hard time coming up with new features that I really need in a synth. I ask myself: "What would a developer need to come up with in order to get you exited for a new synth?" And my answer is: "Hell, I dunno."

It would have to be something I've never thought of before, something I didn't even know I needed until the moment I saw it. Not sure Massive X is going to do that.
I think people that mostly get things done choose one synth they like and learn it inside out . Theres no new saviour synth just the options and the sounds you want.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by NekujaK
Yeah, Omnisphere did it for me. Now, whenever I check out a new synth or sound library, I ask myself, "Can I do this in Omnisphere?", and the answer is usually "yes". Next. But still, occasionally it's just fun to get a new toy anyway.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by reddust
should officially come out today, I'm wondering how much will it cost...

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by dusan.cani
reddust wrote:
27 Jun 2019
should officially come out today, I'm wondering how much will it cost...
I guess 169 Eur

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by selig
It just appeared in Native Access!!!

It's. Beautiful.

:)

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by esselfortium
selig wrote:
27 Jun 2019
It just appeared in Native Access!!!
Hmmmm. It's telling me "Downloading Massive X failed: resource was not found". Might have appeared prematurely, assuming this isn't just a glitch on my end.

edit: Oh, now it works :puf_smile:

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by selig
esselfortium wrote:
27 Jun 2019
selig wrote:
27 Jun 2019
It just appeared in Native Access!!!
Hmmmm. It's telling me "Downloading Massive X failed: resource was not found". Might have appeared prematurely, assuming this isn't just a glitch on my end.
Worked ok here - maybe servers getting hammered? I saw this post and checked every 5 min or so and must have DL'd before the big rush?

One weird thing - was going to run standalone to update the database, but there's only "Documentation" in the new folder generated by the DL. But it opened fine in Reason - already have my first tune started with the first random patch I pulled up! ;)

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by Crumbfort
I own it (Komplete 12) but can't use it (mid 2012 Mac Pro with no AVX). Could always use it on a slave PC via VE Pro, but that's pretty unwieldy. Ah well, maybe in a few years...

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by reddust
So, now it's officially released, 199 Euros at full price and 149 Euros as a crossgrade for massive owners, pretty expensive I think, even when I'd use my last 25 Euros voucher it would still be 124 Euros.

I could upgrade my Komplete 12 Select for 199 Euros as well but I don't want to spend that much money now either way, so I'll pass for the moment and see what reviews say about Massive X in the next months.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by WongoTheSane
It's a monster, but the default library is really geared towards future/trap/hop/whatever. I mean, if you like growl basses, growl strings, growl pads and growl xylophones, you'll love it.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by reddust
WongoTheSane wrote:
27 Jun 2019
It's a monster, but the default library is really geared towards future/trap/hop/whatever. I mean, if you like growl basses, growl strings, growl pads and growl xylophones, you'll love it.
That description sounds interesting to me, but I wonder if it can do anything I can't already achieve with Serum in that range of sounds :think:

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by dusan.cani
199 Euros - Hmmm this is expensive as hell...

For this price it should deliver some highly exceptional sound and user experience...

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by dusan.cani
On the other hand, for that price you will get also:

"MASSIVE X will grow, adapt, and evolve with regular free updates"

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by sleep1979
WongoTheSane wrote:
27 Jun 2019
It's a monster, but the default library is really geared towards future/trap/hop/whatever. I mean, if you like growl basses, growl strings, growl pads and growl xylophones, you'll love it.
yeah "growls" aint for me ill lifetime pass please.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by miscend
Downloaded it earlier on Native Access. Not tried it yet though. MX could be the biggest synth release of the year. If you do a Google trends search the original Massive is still more popular than more modern heavy hitters like Serum. Massive was instrumental in the development of early dubstep via acts like Benga and Skream. NI have much to live up to.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by boingy
WongoTheSane wrote:
27 Jun 2019
It's a monster, but the default library is really geared towards future/trap/hop/whatever. I mean, if you like growl basses, growl strings, growl pads and growl xylophones, you'll love it.
Maybe they should nickname it "Growler"

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by miscend
boingy wrote:
27 Jun 2019
WongoTheSane wrote:
27 Jun 2019
It's a monster, but the default library is really geared towards future/trap/hop/whatever. I mean, if you like growl basses, growl strings, growl pads and growl xylophones, you'll love it.
Maybe they should nickname it "Growler"
I’d say there’s loads of cinematic and soundscape patches. If you make dramas for the BBC or ITV you’d be right at home.

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by Popey
I have had limited time to test it much but early impressions are good. Struggling a bit to understand lfo sync and cant seem to see a manual to read. Massive (pardon the pun) potential in this i feel. Would be nice to see envelope shape visually when dialling in plucks or pads but hopefully this feature will be added in future updates.

Understand lfo now, i was being an idiot as you can click on sync rates and change them... Doh

Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by hurricane
Waiting for someone to say Massive-X isn't worth installing NI's Service Center because you can do all this with Europa. :roll:


Re: Massive X !

Posted: 27 Jun 2019
by hurricane