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Synth
Massive X
Native Instruments
Massive X is Native Instruments' polyphonic wavetable synthesizer plug-in built around two wavetable oscillators and a modular routing engine.
Massive X is a synth by Native Instruments, available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats.
Notable features include wavetables, oscillators and oscillator modes. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- 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
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does Massive X support?
Massive X runs as a plug-in in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. On Windows it is available as VST, VST3, and AAX; on macOS it adds AU. It does not currently run in standalone mode.
How many wavetables and oscillators does Massive X have?
Massive X features two wavetable oscillators with over 170 wavetables and 10 oscillator modes (each with sub-modes), plus two phase modulation oscillators.
What filters and effects are included?
It includes eight filters with multiple modes (low/high/band-pass, comb, and parallel/serial dual filters) and up to three insert effects placed in series or parallel, followed by output Stereo FX.