Element

Modular Audio Plugin Host

Element is a modular audio plugin host. Create effects, racks, and instruments by connecting nodes into a graph. Route audio and MIDI from anywhere to anywhere, integrate your existing hardware over MIDI, and run standalone or as a plugin inside your DAW.

This product grants access to automatic updates in the stable and nightly release channels. It’s the pre-built distribution of Element version 1.x.x. For everything not covered here, see the Element details page.

Looking for the free public download? Previous releases and source code are on GitHub Releases.

Compatibility

Element loads all major plugin formats.

• Mac OS — AU, VST2, VST3, LV2, CLAP
• Windows — VST2, VST3, LV2, CLAP
• Linux — LADSPA, VST2, VST3, LV2, CLAP

Documentation

See Element on Read the Docs.

Features

• Runs standalone or as a plugin in your DAW
• Route Audio and MIDI from anywhere to anywhere
• Play virtual instruments and effects live
• Create re-usable instruments and effect graphs
• JACK audio support on Mac/PC/Linux
• Preloaded plugin graphs
• External Sync w/ MIDI Clock
• MIDI Controller Mapping
• Sub Graphing – Nest Graphs within graphs.
• Lua Scripting Engine
• Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
• Built In Virtual Keyboard
• Multiple Undo/Redo
• And more…

Not sure which option? This is the one-time Supporter tier ($99  $59). There’s also a monthly Membership and a free public download. See the full breakdown →