Element is a modular AU/VST/VST3 audio plugin host for live performance and the studio. Chain plugins together into powerful effects racks and instruments.

As an Instrument: Play virtual instruments by loading synth plugins. Use multiple graphs to switch programs instantly.

As an Effects Rack: Chain effect plugins in parallel or series. Route audio from anywhere to anywhere.

Runs in your DAW: Load Element as an AU/VST/VST3/AAX plugin in your DAW. Open a new pipeline between you and your tools.

Current Features:

• Play virtual instruments and effects live.
• Chain Multiple Effects Plugins together.
• Create nested sub-graphs (Pro)
• Run in your DAW as an AU/VST/VST3/AAX Plugin (Pro).
  • Function as Plugin Wrapper (Pro)
  • Run VST and AU plugins in Pro Tools (Pro).
• External Sync w/ MIDI Clock (Pro).
• Graph Importing and Exporting (PRO)
• Flexible connectivity via Patch Bay and Graph Editor.
• Internal DSP building blocks.
• Loads all major plugin formats AU / VST / VST3.
• Placeholder Nodes. When Plugins are missing, this passes the audio through.
• Built in Virtual Keyboard.
• Route plugins to each other any way you want by enabling points on the grid.
• Draw cables between nodes to make connections.
• More....

Currently it is offered at a discounted rate: 50% off until a stable v1.0 is reached. And if you're lucky, this coupon code ELEMENT5 will get you an extra 5 dollars off.

Features In Progress

These are under active development. Expect frequent updates until 1.0 is reached:

• Per-session keyboard splits and transposing.
• Global Channel Strip UI.
• Expose Node Parameters in Custom UIs.
• Audio/MIDI Clip Trigger and Looping.
• Built-In Synths (ideas: sampler, drum synths, emulators, etc).
• MIDI Control and Mapping.
• MIDI Monitor Utility.
• Record Audio and MIDI Clips.
• Modular Synth Building Blocks (Oscillators, ADSR, etc etc).
• More...

Feedback

Want to report a bug or request a feature? Send us a message with our Feedback Form... it'll go to the right place.

Compatibility

Because element runs on both Mac and PC, and all major plugin formats AU/VST/VST3. Element itself can be loaded as a plugin so it literally can be used by anything that loads audio plugins.

Pre-Release Version

The core feature of Element at the moment is the plugin hosting rack. Development is active and features are being added every week! (bug fixes too :)) Stay tuned @ KVR and/or join our newsletter to be notified about progress.

The paid version is offered at a discounted price until a stable v1.0 is reached.