Massive X vs Zebra 3

[EvilDragon]

I like them both but Zebra 3 is a work of art and hugely inspiring, whereas Massive X is technically powerful but just doesn't have the same kind of genius.

It has a different kind of genius, the DSP is just as great as u-he's and it always sounds terrific no matter what you do with it.

[babaji]

Zebra 3 is the best. But it's workflow is not good.

[exmatproton]

What's the issue people have with Massive X's UI? I find it very clear and straightforward.

It is not a difficult UI. Just not "fun/inspiring" to work with (imho + ymmv). It is a great synth, for sure...but i rarely open it

[Dalle]

Massive X filter combined with the feedback loop is something special. But you do only get one of them. Very different synths.

[Almondo]

What's the issue people have with Massive X's UI? I find it very clear and straightforward.

It's not very intuitive, a bit cluttered, has quite a few abbreviations, and has text and icons that have been squeezed in wherever there's space. In terms of pure UX/UI design it's not the best. Tooltips would help a lot just as a reminder.

It does sound great though.

[XorXisT]

Both are great.

Both have it's place, but Zebra goes beyond because of it's pure algorithmic oscillators, instead of sample wavetables IMHO.

I love both, but Massive X fate have been set.

Time will tell, I guess.

[machinesworking]

IMO even with this comparison between two complex synths, there's not so much overlap that it makes sense to compare them, but at least it's not as silly as some of the VS threads that pop up here. At least it's not some analog synth VS a sampler etc.