MASSIVE Explained

Ready to get Massive? This definitive series from MASSIVE guru Laurence Holcombe of Rebel Sonix is going to work you out and turn your brain into a massive pool of knowledge about this incredible virtual instrument! If you use MASSIVE, this series is a must have.

Getting Started

• Welcome to Massive (01:09) - Introducing the video series and summary of what will be covered.

• Massive Overview (04:24) - Learn how to launch Massive in standalone mode and set up the audio and MIDI paths as well as explore the Interface and what wavetable synthesis is.

• Loading Presets (09:07) - See how to choose presets via the Browser section and use attributes to narrow down your search.

• Navigating & Interacting (02:28) - Discover how to use pop-up menus, mute buttons for bypassing effects and more.

• Introduction to Modulation (08:52) - Explore what modulation is and how it's implemented in Massive.

• Signal Flow & Routing (03:05) - Get an understanding of routing and signal flow in Massive by investigating the routing tab in the centre window.

The Synth

• Oscillator Section (16:20) - Get a detailed description of Massive’s oscillator section and more on wavetable synthesis and how it's implemented in Massive.

• Modulation Oscillator (08:49) - Explore the modulation oscillator in Massive and how to use it.

• Noise Section (04:40) - Explore the uses and types of noise in Massive.

• Feedback Section (05:23) - Learn what is the feedback section is and what you can use it for.

• Filter Section (10:40) - Explore Massive's filter controls and types.

• Practical Filter Routing (09:26) - Discover how to set up Massive’s filters in series and parallel modes and uses for the two different modes.

• Insert Effects (17:20) - Learn about the uses and types of insert effects and how to place them at different points in the signal chain.

Output and Master Effects

• Amp Section (08:07) - Learn all about amplitude modulation using LFO’s, modulators and envelopes.

• The Master Effects Section (11:59) - Explore Massive’s master effects and EQ sections and how to use them.

Modulation in Massive

• Envelopes (20:15) - Discover Massive’s 4 envelopes and how to assign them to different synth parameters.

• Introducing the Modulators (05:17) - Learn about the common controls for the modulators in Massive.

• The LFO (05:58) - Explore Massive’s LFOs and how to assign them to synth parameters.

• The Stepper (06:46) - Learn about Massive’s stepper modulator and how to program step sequenced rhythms.

• The Performer (06:00) - Discover Massive’s performer modulator and how to program custom patterns.

• The Macro Control Section (10:41) - See how to assign Massive’e macro controls to synth parameters as well as for sidechain modulation.

The Center Pages

• Oscillator Page (04:18) - Discover the controls on Massive's oscillator page.

• Keytracking Oscillator & FIlter (02:34) - Watch and learn about the controls on the key tracking oscillator and filter.

• Voicing Page (08:39) - Learn about the voicing page and how to create stacked

• Global Page (03:17) - Explore the global page and it's features and functions.