Native Instruments Massive X Synth - Sequel to Massive (Out Now!)

[vurt]

:insert meme:

[chk071]

Like most synths nowadays it seems to be released just a little to soon (what's up with that anyway ?) but it sure sounds better than a lot of the other hyped synths out there.

I think so too ("sounds better than a lot of the other hyped synths out there"). Not sure about the "rushed release" though, after all, it was delayed for almost half a year. Seems pretty stable, and issue free, when i compare it to a lot of other synth releases in the last time.

It aliases though. And the sine wave is not pure. Needs at least 2 more updates to fix that.

[BDeep]

Yup so

In this setup, the amount of E2 is going to freq parameter is controlled by the amount of M (modwheel). At zero position, E2 will have 0% effect. At max position, E2 will be controlled fully. Note, M does not itself affect the freq parameter in any way. You could make it affect it though and for example make it so that at max position, the freq goes down and the envelope itself affects fully (meaning you can create a smooth transition between a pluck & sustained supersaw thingy with just M).

Here's how that would look like:

How did you do this, though? How did you make the little circle get "half full" like that? All I can do is drag the first mod source, then the M, and then I just have to different modulations of the cutoff. How do I get the second (M) to scale the first? The little circle on my screen appears completely empty, but I feel like it must be something with that?

This synth sounds great, but man, it is NOT intuitive.

Drag the empty circle up or down for pos or neg “via” modulation:)

Also, NI should maybe, just maybe, start polishing MX’s rough edges by providing us with a manual

EDIT: for screwing up posting - it must be that aliasing that's mangling my poor brain

[neodeavid]

Now pleople from NI needs to explain why Massive X has MASSIVE aliasing xD

because "the internet"

Because the MASSIVE evidence

[perpetual3]

I’ve got to say, I love the new knob behavior. Going back to another synth seems weird now.

Really? I absolutely hate it. Why does a software synth need artificial knob resistance.

I just took to it immediately.

[vurt]

Now pleople from NI needs to explain why Massive X has MASSIVE aliasing xD

because "the internet"

Because the MASSIVE evidence

do you not have comedy where you live?

[BDeep]

Some excellent explanations!

I wasn’t being clear re: modulation sequences.

I am currently possessed by a Microfreak demon, and enjoy using the four “tracks” available in the sequencer usable to record knob movements (like on Ye Olde JP-8000, but different).

Just wondering whether the MX has same. Fine if not, I can just tweeze it with the Microfreak.

Leave the inverted sawtooth as is; teaches the kids to think.

Yeah but in a DAW you can just use whatever tools your DAW is providing you for that.
Don't get me wrong, I can see some added benefit in having it inside the instrument, but I guess the workaround is acceptable. Or maybe it's just my way of working
anyway, MX has three lanes, but no way that I can see to record live movements (probably because of aliasing )

[Mushy Mushy]

I’ve got to say, I love the new knob behavior. Going back to another synth seems weird now.

Really? I absolutely hate it. Why does a software synth need artificial knob resistance.

I just took to it immediately.

It feels so odd and unnatural to me.

[yehboy1]

I'm pages behind on this thread. What's the consensus? Massive Yes or Massive Turd?

[BDeep]

I’ve got to say, I love the new knob behavior. Going back to another synth seems weird now.

Really? I absolutely hate it. Why does a software synth need artificial knob resistance.

I just took to it immediately.

It feels so odd and unnatural to me.

Hmmm, one of the differences between Mac and Windows is scaled vs linear mouse movement. It's weird to have to switch between those.
I'm on a Mac, so the acceleration doesn't bother me, but I still believe the knobs have too much travel.

[vurt]

[BDeep]

I'm pages behind on this thread. What's the consensus? Massive Yes or Massive Turd?

We have seen massive turds. Not the synth though.

[collider]

New wavetable collection for Massive X ?

[dionenoid]

Now pleople from NI needs to explain why Massive X has MASSIVE aliasing xD

because "the internet"

Because the MASSIVE evidence

do you not have comedy where you live?

It's probably Sadowick's new alias.

[chk071]

I want that alias in the middle.