Calling all sound designers and synth patchers!
As we ramp up development on new synths, we want to spotlight those who push modulation to the limit and design fresh, original sounds. The Massive X User Library is now open for submissions. If your preset blows us away, you could score some serious rewards — including a free license to our upcoming synth on the day it launches.
(We’re sworn to secrecy… but this mystery new synth? Let’s just say it's been heavily requested, packs serious power, and is still deep under wraps.)
Prizes up for grabs
Top 5: Gold package
• Invite to an exclusive livestream with music journalists, artists, and our engineers at the end of September to see unreleased software/hardware before anyone else.
• Free NFR license of the upcoming synth, delivered on launch day this October
• A chance to have your preset included in the Community Expansion
5 Runners-up: Silver package
• Free NFR license of the upcoming synth
• A chance to have your preset included in the Community Expansion
Top entries: Bronze package
• €50 voucher for our webshop
• A chance to have your preset included in the Community Expansion
How to Enter
- Make your presets using the full version of Massive X.
- Make a 30-second demo track that shows your preset in action.
- Upload your preset files, the demo, and a short description of your sound.
What we’re looking for
Our synth and community teams will select the winners based on the criteria below.
• Sound quality: Clean, balanced, and free of unwanted artifacts.
• Originality: Not just a slight tweak of a factory preset.
• Technical execution: Makes full use of the synth’s engine (LFOs, envelopes, effects, modulation, etc.).
• Macro controls: Mapped for playability and fun to tweak without breaking the sound.
• Demo track musicality: Showcase the preset’s potential in context and highlights its vibe.
Winner announcements
• Gold package winners will be contacted privately on September 10, 2025
• Silver Package winners on September 30, 2025
• Bronze Package winners will be notified on a rolling basis throughout the year
The Massive X User Library will remain open as a permanent space for preset sharing, so even if you're not submitting for this round of prizes, you're always welcome to contribute!
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Terms & Conditions This competition is being conducted by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH from August 7, 2025 until further notice. By entering the competition, participants agree to these terms and conditions. The presets must be created with Massive X. The presets must be free from third party rights. All the presets posted will be available for other users to download and will be shared with Native Instruments. Please note that any usage of third party trademarks is at the risk of the user. All personal information is protected by privacy and data protection laws and will not be shared with third parties. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Employees of Native Instruments are not eligible to participate. By posting their presets on the online community and Discord, participants enter the competition and have the chance to win invitations to a livestream, free NFR licenses of a new software synthesizer, a chance to have their presets included in the Community Expansion, and 50 USD/EUR vouchers or local currency equivalent. Winners and runners-up will be chosen by Native Instruments based on the quality, creativity, and originality of their presets and demo tracks. The winners and runners-up will be notified by direct message, and are required to notify Native Instruments that s/he accepts the prize within one week after receiving the notification. If Native Instruments does not receive notification within this period, the winner forfeits the prize and Native Instruments reserves the right to choose another winner. A cash payout of the prize is ruled out. The right of appeal is excluded. Native Instruments reserves the right to change, amend or remove this reward program at any time without prior notice. The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply exclusively; Berlin, Germany, shall be the exclusive court of jurisdiction.
