KVR Audio

eBlue · Post by **eBlue** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:13 am

I must say that Element its a really impressive and unexpectedly good release from Waves. It barely uses any CPU, unlike DIVA, Zebra and Oxium, which have me constantly watching the CPU meter. So far most of the included patches sound very inspiring and musically useful, which is another refreshing plus compared to the others. I'm really looking forward to spending more time with it this weekend.

-e.B

erickUO · Post by **erickUO** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:26 am

$200 for a basic synth

Might be worth it if the cpu usage is extremely low, or at least lower than Helix

DJMaytag · Post by **DJMaytag** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:43 am

Yeah, CPU load is super low and there is an option to lower it further.

Gripes thus far:
LFO's don't free run, they ALWAYS reset when pressing a key.
There are some spots on some of the faders that aren't very linear, especially the release controls.

ouroboros · Post by **ouroboros** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:31 am

Do you need a dongle to use the demo?

rouge · Post by **rouge** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:31 am

tehlord wrote:
izonin wrote:I wish Soundtoys also released a VA. They have the best filters, the best delays.. what else do you need for an excellent synth!
Heckman has sensed a disturbance in the farce.

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:53 am

ouroboros wrote:Do you need a dongle to use the demo?

No, but though waves has dropped ishlock, they are a bit complicated to get installed, etc. Easy if you already have waves stuff.

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:54 am

erickUO wrote:$200 for a basic synth
Might be worth it if the cpu usage is extremely low, or at least lower than Helix

Really? I thought someone mentioned 99 bucks?

Oh well, either way, it's not for me personally.

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:55 am

SLiC wrote:
robotmonkey wrote:http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=12081

Quite surprising actually, but the world does not need another VA!
Not a bad price, 99USD

Oh yeah, @ 200 bucks.......then what is this on about?? ^^^

erickUO · Post by **erickUO** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:58 am

hibidy wrote:
erickUO wrote:$200 for a basic synth
Might be worth it if the cpu usage is extremely low, or at least lower than Helix
Really? I thought someone mentioned 99 bucks?

Oh well, either way, it's not for me personally.

robotmonkey wrote:And from the promo mail I got a moment a go I see that this will be 200$ synth after the initial 99$ introductory offer.

Even for $99 i think it's still too expensive for such basic features

Oscillator Sam · Post by **Oscillator Sam** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:11 am

The only problem I have with trying out any of waves plugins, is that you have to hook up your computer to the Internet every time.

I have been so busy recently, I really don't have the time or the desire to hook up my computer just to tryout this plugin.

I'm sure it's fine, but unless I hear fantastic things about it I'm just not interested.

I have really learned to appreciate those companies that make things easy for the customer.

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:27 am

I always have my net hooked up so I really don't know. I guess that is that "cloud" thing.......I think though you CAN use a usb stick (which I guess is similar to a dongle.........cripes........I get confused........)

Oscillator Sam · Post by **Oscillator Sam** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:40 am

hibidy wrote:I always have my net hooked up so I really don't know. I guess that is that "cloud" thing.......I think though you CAN use a usb stick (which I guess is similar to a dongle.........cripes........I get confused........)

yes, maybe the USB stick is the way to go.
Still, I wish waves would make things a little bit more simpler.

I never really caught on to that upgrade program of theirs.

Smedberg · Post by **Smedberg** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:42 am

hibidy wrote:I always have my net hooked up so I really don't know. I guess that is that "cloud" thing.......I think though you CAN use a usb stick (which I guess is similar to a dongle.........cripes........I get confused........)

You can have the licence file in "the cloud" meaning you need Internet connection.
Or downloaded on your computer HD.
Or on a USB stick for easy moving to other computers.

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:46 am

That makes sense. I always use the HD option iirc, but the clean install I did a while back I haven't got waves up and running, so didn't remember for certain.

Oscillator Sam · Post by **Oscillator Sam** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:46 am

Smedberg wrote:
hibidy wrote:I always have my net hooked up so I really don't know. I guess that is that "cloud" thing.......I think though you CAN use a usb stick (which I guess is similar to a dongle.........cripes........I get confused........)
You can have the licence file in "the cloud" meaning you need Internet connection.
Or downloaded on your computer HD.
Or on a USB stick for easy moving to other computers.

Thanks for clearing that up, I knew they changed it but I wasn't sure exactly what they did.

So you can download the demo also to the USB stick?

Oh boy, another VA synth. This time from Waves!