Element v1.0.0

Element v1.0.0 Is Here — A Major Milestone for Modular Audio Hosting

We’re excited to announce the release of Element v1.0.0, a major milestone in the evolution of Kushview’s modular audio plugin host. This release represents the culmination of extensive work to stabilize, modernize, and prepare Element for long-term use across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Element is a powerful modular audio plugin host that allows users to build custom instruments and effects racks, create flexible audio and MIDI routings, and host AU, VST, VST3, LV2, and CLAP plugins. It can run as a standalone application or be used inside a DAW, making it well-suited for live performance, studio work, and experimental sound design.

What’s New in v1.0.0

Element v1.0.0 delivers a wide range of improvements and infrastructure updates, including:

• Support for the CMake build system, replacing the legacy Meson-based build process and improving cross-platform development.
• Packaged installers for macOS and an AppImage distribution for Linux.
• Enhanced Lua MIDI scripting, enabling more expressive and reliable scripted control.
• Initial CLAP plugin hosting support, expanding Element’s compatibility with modern plugin formats.
• Native drag-and-drop support in the datapath view, making patch creation faster and more intuitive.
• Numerous fixes and quality-of-life improvements across timing, channel handling, and update workflows.

This release also includes contributions from several first-time contributors, reflecting the growing and active Element community.

Why This Release Matters

Element has long been valued by musicians and developers who need deep routing flexibility without committing to a full DAW environment. With the 1.0.0 release, Element moves beyond its long beta history and establishes a more stable, modern foundation for future development.

Whether you’re building complex plugin graphs, designing custom performance rigs, or experimenting with new audio workflows, Element v1.0.0 provides a solid and extensible platform to build on.

You can download the release and view the full changelog on the Element GitHub Releases page.