Native Instruments Massive is still alive

Native Instruments Massive Synth from 2007 is still alive.

Has the release of Massive X killed the old NI Massive synth?

NI Massive is probably one of the most used software synthesizers over time. Time will tell if Massive X is getting the same icon status as a marked leading synthesizer but Massive is still alive. Massive X will probably not get the same marked share and the competition is harder today with 10+ times more synths to choose from.

Sound quality

The synth can still do detailed sounds that has a vibe with its wavetables, envelops and LFOs.
CPU usage is reasonable and its closest competitors are probably Serum and perhaps Spire.

Pros

• The 8 Macros and modulation capabilities
• Visible envelops that actually show it and not like Massive X´s analog synth approach with no visible envelops
• Easy GUI and easy to program
• Good at Bass and Pad sounds
• Reasonable CPU usage, even with unison at 2 or more
• Lots of 3. party Massive patches

Cons

• It is 12 years old
• Limited wavetables
• Grainy reverb effects

Massive patches

If you own this synth do not throw it away! Check out our Massive presets