Massive’s Hidden Oscillator

Native Instruments’ Massive is one of my favourite VST synths: the vast selection of unique, analog-style wavetables and the flexible routing system open up a lot of possibilities for creative sound design. It even has a secret oscillator called “Bass Pulse” buried deep in the wavetable section, underneath the well-known Rough Maths, Scrapyard, and yes, Modern Talking. Here’s what it looks like:

And here’s how to find it:

Click the wavetable selection button

Select “Guitar Pulse”

Click the “Next Wavetable” button

Or you can do it the other way ’round by selecting the “Camchord” wavetable and clicking “Previous Wavetable.” Is it the most amazing-sounding wavetable you’ve ever heard? Well, no, or else Native Instruments probably would have made it easier to find. It’s got a nice tone, though, especially for bass (as you’d expect), and it’s a cool little Easter egg for dedicated Massive users.

For a look at Massive’s non-secret wavetables, check out this article.