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.