Element 2.0 is an analog-style polyphonic instrument designed to deliver the fat, warm sounds of classic analog synths, with all the precision, flexibility and control of a cutting-edge software instrument.
The first synthesizer to take advantage of the next generation of Waves' Virtual Voltage technology, Element 2.0 includes a vast array of convenient features and functions, including five integrated effects, a 16-step sequencer, MIDI learn for all controls, and a massive, fully tweakable preset library.
All Element 2.0 parameters are laid out right there in front of you—so when inspiration strikes, there's no need to scroll through page after page in order to customize your sounds. Searing leads, gritty basses, lush pads, electro-percussion, sequential motions, mind-blowing FX and lots more—Element 2.0 has it all. Perfect for the studio and for live performances.

Product Details:
- High-resolution oscillators and analog envelope behavior
- Filters with zero-delay feedback
- Effects include delay, reverb, distortion, chorus and two distinct crushers
- Keep the legacy: choose between Element 1 and Element 2 modes at the click of a button
- 16-step sequencer with Hold and Retrigger modes that can be used as a modulation source
- Use as a plugin or as a standalone application
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Supported Platforms
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Sample Rate
All Waves plugins support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz; most support higher sample rates.
Avid VENUE supports up to 48 kHz.
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Channel Components
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Latency
The table below indicates how much latency is produced by each plugin, in samples.
Not all plugins support all platforms (MultiRack, StudioRack, eMotion, Venue). Check the Supported Platforms table for more info.
System Requirements:
Mac:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- 10.9.5 - 10.11
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
- USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Windows:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
- Windows 8.1 64 bit
- Windows 10 64 bit
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
*Most Audio Hosts include:
Windows:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
Sonar X2 (VST), X3e (VST3), Platinum (VST3)
Samplitude ProX2 (VSTi)
Sequoia 13 (VSTi)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
Mac:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Logic Pro X 10.0.7 - 10.1.1 (Audio Units)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
Main Stage 3.0.4 - 3.1.1 (Audio Units)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
- High-resolution oscillators and analog envelope behavior
- Filters with zero-delay feedback
- Effects include delay, reverb, distortion, chorus and two distinct crushers
- Keep the legacy: choose between Element 1 and Element 2 modes at the click of a button
- 16-step sequencer with Hold and Retrigger modes that can be used as a modulation source
- Use as a plugin or as a standalone application
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Supported Platforms
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Sample Rate
All Waves plugins support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz; most support higher sample rates.
Avid VENUE supports up to 48 kHz.
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Channel Components
Element Virtual Analog Synth (V9) - Latency
The table below indicates how much latency is produced by each plugin, in samples.
Not all plugins support all platforms (MultiRack, StudioRack, eMotion, Venue). Check the Supported Platforms table for more info.
System Requirements:
Mac:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- 10.9.5 - 10.11
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
- USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Windows:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
- Windows 8.1 64 bit
- Windows 10 64 bit
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
*Most Audio Hosts include:
Windows:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
Sonar X2 (VST), X3e (VST3), Platinum (VST3)
Samplitude ProX2 (VSTi)
Sequoia 13 (VSTi)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
Mac:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Logic Pro X 10.0.7 - 10.1.1 (Audio Units)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
Main Stage 3.0.4 - 3.1.1 (Audio Units)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)