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Element

Free
Plug-in format
Audio Unit CLAP LV2 VST VST3
Platform
Linux macOS Windows
Delivery
Plugin Standalone

A free open-source modular audio plugin host for Mac, Windows, and Linux that routes audio/MIDI and creates instrument and effect racks

Summary

Element is a modular audio plugin host that supports multiple major plugin formats including AU, LV2, VST, VST3, and CLAP. It can operate standalone or as a plugin within a DAW and allows creation of complex effect racks and instruments by connecting modular nodes.

Features

  • Runs standalone or as a plugin inside a DAW
  • Routing of audio and MIDI signals freely between nodes
  • Support for virtual instruments and effects for live playing
  • Reusable instruments and effect graphs through sub-graphing
  • Synchronization with external MIDI clock
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts and built-in virtual keyboard
  • Multiple undo/redo functionality
  • Scripting support for custom DSP and DSP user interfaces
  • Embedding plugin UIs directly into graphs for seamless workflow
  • Placeholder nodes to manage incomplete setups

Compatibility

  • Linux (tested mainly on Ubuntu): LADSPA, LV2, VST3, CLAP
  • macOS 10.13 and up: AU, VST, VST3, LV2, CLAP
  • Windows 10 and up: VST, VST3, LV2, CLAP

Additional Information

Element is available as a free community version. Further information, including pre-built binaries and user manual, is accessible via kushview.net.

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