Massive X Player Explained
In this Massive X Player video tutorial series, Groove 3 instructor Eli Krantzberg offers an in-depth exploration of Native Instruments' Massive X Player, the free, powerful virtual synth designed to generate dynamic, evolving sounds with ease. Throughout the Massive X Player course, Eli guides you every step of the way in mastering its features, from basic setup and installation to advanced sound design techniques like animating macros and using the built-in Animator. By the end of this Massive X Player video course, you'll have a solid understanding of how to incorporate this versatile synth into your productions and take your sound design to new heights. These Massive X Player videos are designed for new Massive X Player users.
Videos
• Welcome to Massive X Player (03:58) - Come and see what this free synth from Native Instruments is all about and discover how easy it is to animate and generate movement in the sounds.
• Installing Expansions & Using the Side Pane Browser (04:36) - See how to set the location for your content, add serial numbers, and add expansion libraries in Native Access. You'll also learn how to navigate your presets in the Side Pane Browser using its various filtering options.
• Exploring the Macros & Morpher (08:08) - Macros are shortcuts assigned uniquely to single or multiple parameters specific to each Massive X Player preset. Each preset stores four distinct sets of values. Learn how to use the Morpher to animate the sound by modulating the macro parameters values between each of the four stored states, customize and store your own values for each state, optionally randomize the values of each state separately, and save your own presets containing customized stored macro values.
• Working with the Animator (05:36) - Discover how the Animator lets you automate the movement of the cursor in the Morpher and, in turn, automate the morphing of the Macro values for evolving sounds. Combined with the Morpher randomization buttons, myriad sound design variations are easily created with a few clicks of the mouse.
• Creating Custom Morpher Patterns (05:26) - Explore the use of DAW automation as a way to animate the Morpher and macros either in regular rhythmic repeating patterns or freehand for a more natural, organic series of movements customized to the underlying music.
• Using the Browse View (05:45) - See how the Browse view is used for a more detailed overview and additional navigation functions when searching through your library for presets.
• Creating Your First Track with Massive X Player (07:24) - Follow along as a few Massive X Player sounds are customized, simple parts are created, and the parts are arranged into a short track.