# Experimental Sound Modulators Native Instrument's Massive X Offers Versatile Sound Design Options By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-07-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massive-x References: [ask.audio](https://ask.audio/articles/native-instruments-releases-massive-x) Industry leading synth and hardware maker [Native Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-1) has created the Massive X, a newly developed [virtual synthesizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscalate) that's based as the successor to the previously released Massive virtual synth. Applying the predecessor’s team to the build, Massive X offers the same flexible sound design capabilities, but with an overhauled oscillator selection and [modular-routing workflow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intact-studio-vsn1) that betters it's ease of use. The control has been expanded to accommodate live performers, as well as the average studio producer, all while introducing updated presets for a greater selection of sounds out of the box. Massive X is now available with free updates either individually for $200 USD, $150 USD as an upgrade from its predecessor, or bundled within select Native Instruments Komplete suite products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Synthesizers:** Opportunity for hardware and software makers to create more versatile and customized virtual synthesizers. - **Modular-routing Workflow:** Opportunity to develop more efficient and user-friendly modular-routing workflows for synth and hardware design. - **Expanded Sound Design Capabilities:** Opportunity to create software or hardware with expanded sound design capabilities for both live performers and studio producers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the music technology industry to innovate and create more powerful and versatile products for music producers and performers. - **Audio Engineering:** Opportunity for audio engineering professionals to enhance their skills and techniques in designing virtual synthesizers and sound design technologies. - **Software Development:** Opportunity for software developers to design and create software that provides intuitive and efficient modular-routing workflows for music producers and performers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Digital Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synth-pro-x.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Versatile Playback Audio Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfreak.md) - [Expansive Sound Production Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-production-application.md) - [Standalone Soft Synth Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minifreak-v.md) - [Thrifty Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth.md) - [Stealthy Portable Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Bi-Trimbal Analog-Hybrid Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-gemini-synthesizer.md)