Massive XL

The deal

Massive XL is $99 at Plugin Boutique (down from $199), a 50% discount. The sale runs through January 3.

What it is

Massive XL is Native Instruments' wavetable synthesizer, built on the foundation of Massive X with a faster sound design workflow. It is known for heavy, gritty bass and weighty leads, and it stays compatible with Massive X presets and Expansions.

Who it's for

Electronic producers, bass music artists and sound designers who want a deep wavetable synth for basses, leads and evolving textures. It also suits anyone who wants to build patches from their own audio.

Key features

• A Preset Generator converts audio references into playable synth patches
• You can import your own audio samples to create custom wavetable banks
• Animated modulators give real-time visual feedback, with draggable envelope handles
• Built-in effects include Raum, Replika Shimmer and Tape Wobble