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WhySoLazy? · Post by **WhySoLazy?** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:06 am

Its now on sale for 89$ and I have 50 $ voucher ,

So I get it for only 39$

Can someone recommend it?

I have Komplete9Ultimate so Synthwise I have lots of 'em .

Is there anything special about Element that its worth buying it?

Thanks

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:13 am

WhySoLazy?: You took the words right out of my mouth.

Musicradar in their review, points to pros:
"Good sound. Excellent presets. Lots of mod destinations. Simple interface"

http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/ ... ent-572239

The real question, however, isn't whether it's any good (it absolutely is), but whether you really need it. The introductory price of $99 is reasonable, but the regular $199 tag is pretty steep for what it offers in comparison to the competition, much of which sounds similarly excellent but is more full-featured.

Many will, no doubt, buy it for its pedigree, and those who do will find it an excellent workaday synth that's easy to use and sounds utterly authentic. If you're looking for something new or in any significant way different to the many virtual analogues you probably already own, you might want to pass this one by and seek out something more forward-thinking instead.

Their main negative is that the synth is too expensive, but at $39 it should be worth it to invest.

Aloysius · Post by **Aloysius** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:14 am

The EQ on it is phenomenal. No other synth has one sounding this good.

Overall, I reckon it's a bargain at that price. A no-brainer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-DSxLt5YM

BDeep · Post by **BDeep** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:18 am

For 39, yes it's worth it if you're looking at it in isolation. However, probably you have already some synths that cover equal grounds. IMHO it's a good synth, but doesn't offer much to stand out from the crowd. As such, I for one won't spend 39 on it.

ObsoleteAcc99 · Post by **ObsoleteAcc99** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:28 am

i honestly think it sounds incredibly average, If that's what they call good presets then they haven't heard stuff like spire, sylenth, omni, nexus, halion, diva, synthmaster, predator etc

GeorgeZ · Post by **GeorgeZ** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:16 am

TheoM wrote:i honestly think it sounds incredibly average, If that's what they call good presets then they haven't heard stuff like spire, sylenth, omni, nexus, halion, diva, synthmaster, predator etc

I felt exactly the same Theo. I had my CC ready in my hand, already at the checkout page (I mean, at Audio Deluxe it's $35.10!), then decided nah, I don't really need it. I have a ton of synths that do the same trick. I considered getting it purely to make patches for it, but I don't know if I should. Still uhm'ing and ah'ing...

skitchy · Post by **skitchy** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:29 am

Came here to start an identical thread - I just can't decide.

Let's put it another way - is there a 'better' way to spend $39 on a synth?

GeorgeZ · Post by **GeorgeZ** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:44 am

Know what, actually stuff it. I demo'd Element when it was released (so a while back of course, in Jan)... now, I can't demo it again unless I cup Waves' balls and ask nicely? Pass... (I'm aware that the Waves has a "1 demo run policy" (correct me if I'm wrong), but c'mon, that's just BS really... and to be honest, iirc I was like "meh" when I demo'd Element originally, so just as well I guess).

stillshaded · Post by **stillshaded** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:45 am

corona is on sale too. More unique and has a really great sound.

http://www.discodsp.com/corona/

DrGonzo · Post by **DrGonzo** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:53 am

BDeep wrote:For 39, yes it's worth it if you're looking at it in isolation. However, probably you have already some synths that cover equal grounds.

I couldn't agree more on this.
I think Element is a good solid synth that is limited - which probably is one of the best arguments for it. The Minimoog is pretty simple as well, and it's pretty good as well

I think what you should think about here is if you really really really really would use it. If it would just stay in your plugin folder without getting used 39 dollars is 39 dollars wasted even if it comes at a major discount.

But if you're already have Komplete 9 Ultimate - I get the feeling this is a classic example of GAS. And believe me... I know all there is to know about GAS...

/C

CableChannel · Post by **CableChannel** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:14 pm

I wouldn't buy it. Element can compete in no way to your Ultimate stuff, it would just be useless.

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:51 pm

Wave Element for 35,10 dollar is a bargain :p

But I have a question: Do I need a e-licenser oder ILok for the registration and the use of Element ?

DrGonzo · Post by **DrGonzo** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:58 pm

MillerSam wrote:Do I need a e-licenser oder ILok for the registration and the use of Element ?

Nope - Waves have abandoned iLok for their own solution. You can use any kind of pendrive to store your licences.

/C

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:58 pm

Double Trouble

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:01 pm

Double trouble

Waves Element - Worth buying?