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    Massive X

    Sep 24, 2019 4 minutes
    By Ronan Macdonald

    Ronan has been writing about music technology and production for over 20 years. He’s also a drummer, but don’t hold that against him.

    $199 native-instruments.com

    Strengths

    + Stunning oscillators and filter
    + Empowering routing system
    + Performer modulators kick ass
    + Awesome effects and unison morph
    + Unique and amazing sounds

    Limitations

    - Not enough effects
    - Not enough visual feedback
    - Can’t save Performer presets
    - No wavetable or sample import
    - No manual or NKS at time of writing

    After what feels like forever, the follow-up to the most influential, ubiquitous softsynth ever made is here. Since Massive launched in 2007, playing a key role in the development of bass music, numerous high-profile rivals

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