User Guide

Waves Element 2.0 User Guide
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5.2 Element 1 vs. Element 2
Element 2 uses a vastly improved synthesis engine, which can result in highly audible
differences between the two modes.
There are also functional differences between Element 1 and Element 2 modes:
1. Element 1 has a single Unison mode, rather than the more sophisticated
selectable 2- or 4-voice Unison of Element 2.
2. Unlike the 4 LFOs in Element 2, Element 1’s LFOs are arranged in two pairs.
LFO 1 and 2 are free-running, whereas LFO 3 and 4 are synchronized both to
MIDI clock and to Note On commands.
3. Element 1 does not feature a dedicated pitch-bend range control.
4. Element 1 has only a single ‘Crusher’ effect mode.
5. Element 1 features an HD switch that improves the overall sound of the
instrument at the expense of increased CPU usage. Element 2 is always HD.
6. Element 1 has neither the ARP/SEQ ‘Hold’ nor the ‘Retrigger’ functionality of
Element 2.