
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
- Once you have programmed your beat and basic chords, Open Element 2.0.
Here is how my basic beat and chords sound:
- In oscillator 1, move the sine mod knob to 12 0’clock and the Octave to 2:

- In the oscillator 2, change the wave type:

- 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.

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

- Then, change the LFO 1 to Triangle Waveform.

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


- 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

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

- 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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