Choose whether to use them in series, parallel, or a mix of both in the routing section. Any output can be connected to any input, and there are even modulation inserts which can be routed within the section — such as treating an envelope as an audio source and using it to excite the comb filter.
The three Performers let you draw up to eight bars of modulation, then drag and drop to any parameter for shifting and evolving patches. They can run independently, or reset each time a note is played. The Remote Octave lets you trigger them with a control octave on your keyboard, meaning you can essentially play modulation in real time. But first…how about some free Serum presets? Since they are both the same type of synthesizer, we can make a fair comparison, as opposed to comparing an FM synth like NI FM8 to Serum.
That changed within a few months, with many well-known producers switching to it as their primary synth. You had no reason to use Massive unless you were used to it. Trying to combat this, Massive X only came out 5 years later in June of , making it a far more recent synth. So take this into account when purchasing either of the plugins. Massive X will likely continue to have updates to fix a lot of the current issues as well as introduce newer features that may be lacking.
Ultimately, plugin choices are a matter of personal preference, so you may find yourself drawn to a particular option because it works into your workflow better, despite what I talk about here. Both plugins have demo versions, so make sure to check them out before making the dive into either option. Also, the simple use of colours makes it extremely easy to navigate, especially when you combine that with a logical layout — oscillators on top, filter to the side, modulation down the bottom.
Massive X differs largely as they try to get everything on the one page with switchable tabs for envelopes etc. This makes it quick to become familiar with, although it could be argued that it bloats the interface a bit.
The lighter colors also look appealing there are darker themes you can choose , and the simplistic design and text elements make it easy to understand where everything is, or at least it should.
The only downside is that a large interface and small text can make things seem weirdly spacious, especially when comparing to Serum. Or, if you own Komplete 12, you can Massive X included and you can download it right away. At the end of the day, while price is a factor, focus on how the synth works for you. Even if you get the more expensive option, it will be worth it for you if it works in the long run. Both contenders have 2 main oscillators , even though the previous version of Massive had 3.
There are no imperfections in the waveforms and they are produced exactly how they are supposed to. This is usually the starting point of how I apply the Dimension Expander to basses, but remember to always experiment because different techniques work for different sounds. Trick 3: Restart Via Gate Turning on Restart via Gate is one of the single most important things to do when designing complicated basses in Massive.
In a nutshell, all wavetables the original audio source for Massive sounds have cycles that they play through. By default, when a patch has multiple wavetables or uses the modulation oscillator , these cycles will start at random times which causes the sound to slightly change each time. This is incredibly destructive to the bass design process, as you will hear a different sound every time you play your patch, as well as get phase issues. These issues can cause your sound to be thin and raspy, instead of thick and heavy.
This will force the wavetables and modulation oscillator to start in the same phase position every time, which will allow you to hear the same sound every time you play your patch.
Try moving the phase positions around a little bit and listen for sweet spots. This is a great way to drastically change your sound with minimal effort.
First turn the voices up by dragging the unison number up. I typically use on basses see example sound. Move the slider up slightly on the Wavetable Position and listen to how it affects the stereo of your sound. Massive X on the other hand is known for creating fat, rich tones on the fly. This sometimes means a sound in Massive X can sound great without much customization or advanced sound design.
In my opinion, Massive X is still better suited for creating that style of synth or bass sound that Serum. This is not only down to the rich tone of the plugin, but also the selection of presets and oscillator options.
Serum however, is absolutely brilliant at creating lush, spacious pads, clean basses, evolving future bass synths although Massive X would also be great at this and much more. Like I said, creating a rich, anolog tone is still possible, but may take a few extra tweaks.
Both these plugins have two independent wavetable oscillators. One of the most powerful features of Serum is the ability to import your own custom wavetables. This can be done through imported audio, third-party wavetables or simply drawing them in yourself. Unfortunately, neither Massive or Massive X provide this feature. Serum also provides gorgeous 3D models of your wavetables, and as you scroll through the wavetable position, you can actually see exactly where you are within the wavetable.
Without a doubt, both these synths are modulation powerhouses.
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