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

[zerocrossing]

Like most synths nowadays it seems to be released just a little to soon (what's up with that anyway ?)

I do very little testing and the like for NI these days, but from past experience, I'd guess it was a marketing decision. They'd already delayed the release substantially, and as one of the big draws of the summer sale, they decided they had to release before the sale ended.

It's definitely not unprecedented behavior, though.

ew

The Summer of Sound sale got me to pony up my $99. I figured I was going to upgrade anyway, so the promise of one more synth in an already pretty vast selection of instruments put it over the top. To me, Massive X seems free.

[realtrance]

A definite yes from me. I’m not the fussiest eater on the internet, though.

I see all the brilliant work that’s already gone into this, plenty to chew on.

And, as Richard “SFX” Devine likes to say, “I can make music with anything!”

[donkey tugger]

Like most synths nowadays it seems to be released just a little to soon (what's up with that anyway ?)

I do very little testing and the like for NI these days, but from past experience, I'd guess it was a marketing decision. They'd already delayed the release substantially, and as one of the big draws of the summer sale, they decided they had to release before the sale ended.

It's definitely not unprecedented behavior, though.

ew

I blame Europe.

Oops, sorry, wrong place.

[progtronic]

I'm really enjoying MX so far.

It does feel unfinished.. but I'm thinking they're gonna add to (and tweak) this thing a lot over the next several months/years.

I just wish they made it almost all modular. The ability to add however many modules, and arrange and route them however you want.. would be sick. I realize that would put it (even more) into Reaktor territory.. but if it had it's own ecosystem of unique modules, it would still retain it's individuality.

Anyway.. as it stands, this thing delivers on almost everything I need.. from fat & warm, to totally aggressive & filthy. The random LFO is brilliant.. helping to create some really organic and awesomely broken sounding stuff.

[EnGee]

VR modulator: I'm not sure, I think we have to wait for manual for that. I mean, name implies virtual reality, but I have no idea what that means. It makes no sense.

Voice Random. Every voice gets a random value, then it's cycled.

and I thought it's "Vibration Reduction" (Nikon) to make me less excited or something

[Winstontaneous]

And, as Richard “SFX” Devine likes to say, “I can make music masturbating robot sounds with anything!”

There, fixed that for ya!

[McLilith]

what happened with lfos over nyquist?

That's a real mystery. They only produced that one album, had a meteoric rise to stardom, played a few lives shows afterward, and then sort of disappeared. Lots of theories have been put forth...

Some say, LFOs Over Nyquist wasn't even their real name. They were actually a preexisting band performing incognito. (That's plausible, because of the elaborate costumes and heavy makeup they always wore.) Their massive success was unexpected, especially by the band itself. Not wanting to cannibalize sales of records under their original name, and possibly not having the time and energy to pursue two careers simultaneously, they dropped the LFOs Over Nyquist project and went back to performing under their original name — sans costumes and makeup, of course. At least, that's how that theory goes. Curiously, no one's really certain what their original band name was...

It's also been suggested this was a sneaky failed attempt to circumvent a crappy record contract they had signed with their first label, under their original name — a contract they were still legally bound to. The label found out and threatened them with harsh legal action. Then, L.O.N. was quietly disbanded and went silent, without any public explanation.

There's also the theory that the Boeing 720 touring jet they acquired from Led Zepplin crashed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, claiming the lives of all the band members. Some have even suggested foul play was involved. Others will claim the aging plane, in bad need of repairs, was simply dismantled for parts and the crash never really happened. Supposedly, the crash was an elaborate hoax, designed to boost record sales. Everyone knows, when a famous artist dies, especially if the death is particularly tragic, their record sales go through the roof. Incidentally, the Led Zepplin touring jet was affectionately known as "The Starship". (True story.) What a coincidence.

Lastly, we have the strange theory regarding how the LFOs Over Nyquist name was inspired by a drunken band member trying to recall a newspaper headline he had seen the night before, "UFOs Over Reykjavik". It was an article about UFO sightings near the Reykjavik Iceland airport. In his stupor, he mistakenly told his bandmates about the big "LFOs Over Nyquist" headline he had seen. The rest of the band thought his mistake was hilarious, and adopted it for the official band name. So far, this follows the official canon of the band's history. Where it gets really weird, some folks say the band was actually heavily into UFOs and conspiracy theories, and was actually abducted by aliens while snooping around the edges of the Groom Lake Air Force facility, otherwise known as Area 51. Some have actually dared suggest the US military actually "disappeared" the nosy band members, because they possibly saw some secrets they weren't supposed to see. Personally, I have trouble buying that. I mean, when has the US government ever violated anyone's rights to due process, and a fair and public trial?

That's all I have in my files, regarding LFOs Over NyQuist. No one really knows for certain what happened to them. Anyone who tells you otherwise, is probably just trying to sell you something. It's sad that they're gone. They seemed to have such a promising career ahead of them. At least, we'll always have that awesome first album to remember them by!

[McLilith]

The Summer of Sound sale got me to pony up my $99. I figured I was going to upgrade anyway, so the promise of one more synth in an already pretty vast selection of instruments put it over the top. To me, Massive X seems free.

That's exactly how I felt. Instead of merely upgrading my Kontakt 5 to Kontakt 6, I decided to crossgrade to Komplete 12 at a very bargain price. For just a little more than the price of a Kontakt upgrade, I got a ton of instruments, effects, and expansions. Getting Massive X added to the bundle was just icing on the cake. It really does feel like I got it for free. I can easily be patient while they upgrade MX in the future. I have so much new software to use now, I'll be plenty happy and busy for a long time to come.

[ghettosynth]

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

It's a very solid "yes" for me.

(Suddenly, I feel like one of the judges on a TV talent show.)

A million percent yes!

[McLilith]

(Sorry, accidental duplicate post.)

[McLilith]

And, as Richard “SFX” Devine likes to say, “I can make music masturbating robot sounds with anything!”

There, fixed that for ya!

"Masturbating Robot Sounds" would be an awesome name for an expansion package!

I'm thinking of something that blends elements of Gary Numan (circa the Pleasure Principle album) with elements of Neil Young, from his exotic Trans album. Naturally, some Kraftwerk influences will be present as well. Get some current EDM star to contribute to it and endorse it—perhaps Daft Punk? Slap some Hajime Sorayama artwork on the package, and you should have a real hit!

♫ "I need a unit, to sample and hold..."♫

[SoundPorn]

Massive X reminds me of if you took the Reaktor Blocks and made a synth similar to Fathom but limited the scope to give it more focus.

[PatchAdamz]

A chordal preset for NI Massive X

https://soundcloud.com/vintage-synth-pa ... -massive-x

[ghettosynth]

needs more S

[experimental.crow]

Massive X reminds me of if you took the Reaktor Blocks and made a synth similar to Fathom but limited the scope to give it more focus.

O you who turn the wheel and look to massive x ,
Consider photone , who was once handsome and tall as you ...