This video was insanely useful and eye-opening, especially the ways Dry/Wet was used in combination with the Envelope Follower and the filter to sculpt specific frequency bands. Thanks!
The heat is a box of wonder. Never saw the second flw-page before. Good to know. Thank you for your ideas and explanations. Ive often used the dirt with the flw on the negative side to get a light para-compression. Be well
Nice job, thanks Ivar! 👍I also really enjoy using the Heat as a compressor but was mainly using the Drive modulation trick. Will surely try with the Dry/Wet parameter 😉
Thank you very much! I really like both approaches. Modulating the drive gives me the satisfaction of using the Heat 100% of the time, including the EQ boosts and filter. However, sometimes the dry/wet modulation works better, depending on the track. I haven't actually used the 2nd destination that much, but now that I've played around with Drive on 1 and Wet level on 2, it might scratch the same itch as the dry/wet mix.
Thanks, man! Glad you found it helpful. I actually haven't used the LFO much on the Heat yet. I've recorded a few short clips where I had a very subtle LFO on the filter cutoff, and another clip using the LFO on the filter pan. I haven't used it in a full track yet, just experimented a bit so far.
Wait a second… is this an AH tutorial or a reprise of your Loopop contest entry? 🤣 Either way good stuff. The Heat is a bit of a mystery to me. I’ll likely have to watch this a few times. Nice to see you making use of the mkI, too.
Haha :D Thanks! I considered showcasing all the circuits and features in this video, but just talking about my favorite tricks took 25 minutes. The mk1 works just fine, since it's often a set and forget thing for me. It doesn't require my constant attention like the other Elektron boxes do :P
0:30 in moment you turned on saturation, i realised that Analog Heat will be my next purchase. The change in sound (especially body of KICK) is huge. Thanks for this video, i need this thing badly :-)
Hi Ivar Tryti . I tried to contact Elektron but they don't give me an answer about analog heat fx. The question is about gain staging. It is normal that by using the rear analog L/R inputs (therefore without using overbridge) and by putting the analog heat in bypass (after having adjusted the input to the maximum possible volume), I have a signal in the DAW that reaches the maximum around at -23 dbfs? Even if I activate the analog heat and adjust the output with the level knob I can push the maximum around - 23 dbfs before activating the exclamation point on the output meters. Can't I get a stronger signal out? If I push the signal more the exclamation points above the analog heat meters light up. Is it possible to increase the output signal without cutting anything? The channel on my apollo x16 is set to +4 dBu and I have no low volume issues with any other external hardware I own to get at least -12 dbfs in my DAW. I just want to know if this is a normal feature of the analog heat fx or I have some problem. Thank you and congratulations for your great work!
Hey, got the same -23dB when I had the AH mk1, and when I tested the mk2 it was the same. This is normal, unfortunately. I always added a gain plugin in my DAW right after the AH's output. This is unlike all the other Elektron instruments that peak at around -12dB. There's nothing wrong with your unit, I think! And thank you!
I love how the heat breaks the resonant frequencies apart in a non harsh way, unlike some plugins do. What a great machine and great video! Is it possible to route de AH in a different order? lets say the filter into the charater section into the eq section? Dirt almost seems like some kind of post filter distortion that smooths out the resonance or something. Love the sounds
Yeah, I really enjoy what the Heat does to the sound. I'm not familiar enough with analog gear to actually hear the difference between real analog and VA or plugins, but having a metal box dedicated to saturation and filtering is really inspiring. You can't change the routing, sadly. It would have been nice to for example set the EQ *before* the saturation to add extra flavor only to the highs or lows. To be fair though, on SGA Phoenix (the saturation plugin I used before I got the Heat), you could place the EQ pre or post saturation, and while the default was pre saturation, I most often switched it to post saturation.
I don't, unfortunately. I sold it to fund a new laptop to replace my dying desktop PC, and I'm happy with the results I'm getting with plugins. The Heat was an awesome luxury item though, and I'm considering getting the new Heat+FX.
I used a Samsung Galaxy S6 as camera and microphone. I usually use an S9 but I broke the screen so I had to switch to an old backup phone. The camera stand is a thin piece of wood screwed to a clamp that I place on top of my computer screen, with my phone fastened at the end of the stick, pointing down at the table. For audio, I'm using the Analog Heat as an audio interface and recording into FL Studio. Then I use DaVinci Resolve to put together the audio and video and do all the video editing.
If you don't get it then you've saved yourself a lot of money, because it really is expensive. I really enjoy using the Heat, but you can get similar results with plugins for a lot less $. I've made a few tracks without the Heat to see how much I need it, and think they turned out great. That said though, it also doubles as an audio interface and can process audio coming in over USB. It can also send its dry inputs to a DAW for processing with plugins before sending it back to the Heat for saturation.
@@synaptyx my pleasure, man. I usually recommend the Heat for anyone interested in it, but only if they have the rest of their setup complete first. It feels premium and is fun to use, but there are better value for money devices out there if you compare features.
This video is so much more useful than hour-long videos of going through the Character presets…
This video was insanely useful and eye-opening, especially the ways Dry/Wet was used in combination with the Envelope Follower and the filter to sculpt specific frequency bands. Thanks!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you found it helpful =)
I always struggled with the envelope follower and the bass width filter until Overbridge came out and I could visualise what was going on.
envelope follower is the sauce that makes the AH special IMO. you crushed it w this video man!
Thanks a lot! Yeah, I always use the envelope follower every time I power on the Heat.
The heat is a box of wonder. Never saw the second flw-page before. Good to know. Thank you for your ideas and explanations. Ive often used the dirt with the flw on the negative side to get a light para-compression. Be well
Thanks, man! Glad to hear you learned something :)
Nice job, thanks Ivar! 👍I also really enjoy using the Heat as a compressor but was mainly using the Drive modulation trick. Will surely try with the Dry/Wet parameter 😉
Thank you very much! I really like both approaches. Modulating the drive gives me the satisfaction of using the Heat 100% of the time, including the EQ boosts and filter. However, sometimes the dry/wet modulation works better, depending on the track. I haven't actually used the 2nd destination that much, but now that I've played around with Drive on 1 and Wet level on 2, it might scratch the same itch as the dry/wet mix.
@@IvarTryti That's right! I should really think of using the 2nd destination more 😅
Thanks so much for sharing this....I'd always wondered what the envelope follower is and how to use it...
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful :)
Very nice! Thanks for sharing, finally got a bit an idea of the potential of the analog heat :D
Thank you very much!
This is great information! Thank you for this. Should help me tame the low end for sure. Really appreciate this
Thanks for watching! Glad i could help
I had NO IDEA there was a second envelope mod slot! Awesome. (Only got mine today, so yet to read the manual.)
Congrats on getting a Heat! I hope you find the video helpful =)
@@IvarTryti Thank you. Very helpful indeed, as are many of your other videos. Keep up the good work!
click click click...the only time clicks sounds cool...thanks for your tips, strait to the point...
Thanks, man! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial :)
Really helpful video! I also would like to know how you use AH-LFO settings. Thanks
Thanks, man! Glad you found it helpful. I actually haven't used the LFO much on the Heat yet. I've recorded a few short clips where I had a very subtle LFO on the filter cutoff, and another clip using the LFO on the filter pan. I haven't used it in a full track yet, just experimented a bit so far.
Wait a second… is this an AH tutorial or a reprise of your Loopop contest entry? 🤣 Either way good stuff. The Heat is a bit of a mystery to me. I’ll likely have to watch this a few times. Nice to see you making use of the mkI, too.
Haha :D Thanks! I considered showcasing all the circuits and features in this video, but just talking about my favorite tricks took 25 minutes. The mk1 works just fine, since it's often a set and forget thing for me. It doesn't require my constant attention like the other Elektron boxes do :P
this tutorial with analog heat fx would be so helpfull
This dude is good
Thank you!
0:30 in moment you turned on saturation, i realised that Analog Heat will be my next purchase. The change in sound (especially body of KICK) is huge. Thanks for this video, i need this thing badly :-)
Haha, it does sound really nice :D If you get one, I hope this tutorial helps!
@@IvarTryti extremely great tutorial ! Big thanks for this, i love your tutorials !
Did you buy one?
@@tommyfeinstoff not yet, Octatrack had biger prioriry still on the list :-)))
Hi Ivar Tryti . I tried to contact Elektron but they don't give me an answer about analog heat fx. The question is about gain staging.
It is normal that by using the rear analog L/R inputs (therefore without using overbridge) and by putting the analog heat in bypass (after having adjusted the input to the maximum possible volume), I have a signal in the DAW that reaches the maximum around at -23 dbfs? Even if I activate the analog heat and adjust the output with the level knob I can push the maximum around - 23 dbfs before activating the exclamation point on the output meters. Can't I get a stronger signal out?
If I push the signal more the exclamation points above the analog heat meters light up. Is it possible to increase the output signal without cutting anything?
The channel on my apollo x16 is set to +4 dBu and I have no low volume issues with any other external hardware I own to get at least -12 dbfs in my DAW. I just want to know if this is a normal feature of the analog heat fx or I have some problem. Thank you and congratulations for your great work!
Hey, got the same -23dB when I had the AH mk1, and when I tested the mk2 it was the same. This is normal, unfortunately. I always added a gain plugin in my DAW right after the AH's output. This is unlike all the other Elektron instruments that peak at around -12dB. There's nothing wrong with your unit, I think! And thank you!
thank you for the information :)
so Good
Thanks!
thaanks!!!
amazing video
I love how the heat breaks the resonant frequencies apart in a non harsh way, unlike some plugins do. What a great machine and great video! Is it possible to route de AH in a different order? lets say the filter into the charater section into the eq section? Dirt almost seems like some kind of post filter distortion that smooths out the resonance or something. Love the sounds
Yeah, I really enjoy what the Heat does to the sound. I'm not familiar enough with analog gear to actually hear the difference between real analog and VA or plugins, but having a metal box dedicated to saturation and filtering is really inspiring.
You can't change the routing, sadly. It would have been nice to for example set the EQ *before* the saturation to add extra flavor only to the highs or lows. To be fair though, on SGA Phoenix (the saturation plugin I used before I got the Heat), you could place the EQ pre or post saturation, and while the default was pre saturation, I most often switched it to post saturation.
I can’t focus on the explanation at all. What the fuck this track is fire 😂🎉
Do you still use the heat in your beats?
I don't, unfortunately. I sold it to fund a new laptop to replace my dying desktop PC, and I'm happy with the results I'm getting with plugins. The Heat was an awesome luxury item though, and I'm considering getting the new Heat+FX.
What equipment do you use for recording audio and video?
I used a Samsung Galaxy S6 as camera and microphone. I usually use an S9 but I broke the screen so I had to switch to an old backup phone. The camera stand is a thin piece of wood screwed to a clamp that I place on top of my computer screen, with my phone fastened at the end of the stick, pointing down at the table.
For audio, I'm using the Analog Heat as an audio interface and recording into FL Studio. Then I use DaVinci Resolve to put together the audio and video and do all the video editing.
@@IvarTryti awesome thank you very much! Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to seeing new content all the time
@@thomasmason7524 My pleasure, and thanks again! :D
I don't get Analog Heat, it just seems like a super expensive giant pedal. Huh. :/
If you don't get it then you've saved yourself a lot of money, because it really is expensive. I really enjoy using the Heat, but you can get similar results with plugins for a lot less $. I've made a few tracks without the Heat to see how much I need it, and think they turned out great.
That said though, it also doubles as an audio interface and can process audio coming in over USB. It can also send its dry inputs to a DAW for processing with plugins before sending it back to the Heat for saturation.
@@IvarTryti thanks for taking the time to respond. I think you’re spot on. ☺️👍
@@synaptyx my pleasure, man. I usually recommend the Heat for anyone interested in it, but only if they have the rest of their setup complete first. It feels premium and is fun to use, but there are better value for money devices out there if you compare features.