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How to Create Amazing Synth Drops Using Waves - Element 2.0

Last Edited: Nov 3, 2023

Regarding synth drops, the first soft synths that come to mind are Serum, Sylenth, or Massive. It is scarce when someone talks about using Waves - Element 2.0. Nevertheless, today, we will create a unique-sounding drop using the same and show how useful it is.  

Getting Started 

  1. Once you have programmed your beat and basic chords, Open Element 2.0.
    Here is how my basic beat and chords sound:



  2. In oscillator 1, move the sine mod knob to 12 0’clock and the Octave to 2:



  3. In the oscillator 2, change the wave type:



  4. Now, in the Mix Section, turn the

    - Sub to 11 0’clock

    - Noise to 2 0’clock

    - Mix between the two oscillators, as shown in the image below.


  5. Additionally, in the VCF, change the Envelope knob to 2 0’clock.



  6. Then, change the LFO 1 to Triangle Waveform.



  7. Next, change the VCA and ENV 3 parameters as shown in the pictures below.




  8. After that, do the following things in the FX Section:

    - Crusher knob at 11 0’clock

    - Delay Mix at 9 0’ clock

    - Reverb at 1 0’ clock

    - Chorus at 2 0’clock


  9. In the EQ section, High pass at 10 o’clock and increase the 100Hz fader slightly.



  10. Lastly, set the gain to 3 0’clock.


Now, the Patch should sound something like this:

Final Patch With the Beat:

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