8.0Great
Native Instruments Massive is the classic wavetable synth behind a generation of electronic bass and lead sounds, still sold as a Komplete staple.
Plugin comparison
Massive vs Massive X
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Synth / Native Instruments
Massive X
8.1Great
Massive X is Native Instruments' polyphonic wavetable synthesizer plug-in built around two wavetable oscillators and a modular routing engine.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Massive X comes out ahead (8.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Massive | Massive X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Wavetable synthesizer | — |
| Developer | Native Instruments | — |
| Typical price | $99 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Relation | Predecessor to Massive X | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Wavetables | — | Over 170 wavetables |
| Oscillators | — | Two wavetable oscillators plus two phase modulation oscillators |
| Oscillator modes | — | 10 oscillator modes, each with their own sub-modes |
| Filters | — | Eight filters with multiple modes (low/high/band-pass, comb, parallel and serial dual filters) |
| Effects | — | Up to three insert effects in series or parallel, plus output Stereo FX |
| Standalone | — | Plug-in only; does not run in standalone mode |
| System requirements | — | Intel processor with AVX or Apple Silicon; 64-bit only |
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