Elektron’s new Analog Heat MKII is an updated version of their analog enhancer and destroyer. The sound circuits remain mostly the same but the new interface and screen make a big difference. The Analog Heat isn’t cheap, so hopefully this review will help you evaluate if it’s worth it. Here’s my detailed review, walk-through and sound test with various sound sources on all eight analog circuits:
Timeline:
0:00 Overview
0:50 Analog Heat MKI vs MKII
1:20 Detailed sound test for the Character circuits with various audio sources
1:30 808 drums
3:50 Electric guitar
7:05 Sine waves
8:40 Digitone FM
9:30 The Filter
11:00 EQ controls
11:20 Automation and modulation
11:40 LFO
13:35 the unique Envelope follower modulation source
17:30 Mod matrix
17:55 Frequency panning for the filter
19:00 Dry wet level features
20:00 USB audio
20:30 Presets