Inside Elektron's New Analog Heat MKII Processor

Elektron has launched the Analog Heat MKII, a stereo analog sound processor that allows you to enhance (or destroy) any incoming signal with its eight different stereo analog distortion circuits, stereo analog filtering and EQ.

Add sparkly brilliance, or grimy roughness, to any sound source. Samplers, drum machines, synths, the master bus, you name it. Analog Heat MKII is a fiery furnace destined to make your music glow.

Sound processing

• 8 × Stereo analog distortion circuits
• 1 × Stereo analog multi-mode filter (7 filter types)
• 1 × 2 band adaptable stereo analog EQ
• 1 × Assignable envelope generator/envelope follower
• 1 × Assignable LFO

Storage

• 128 user preset slots

Hardware

• 128×64 pixel OLED screen
• MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out
• 2 × 1/4″ balanced audio out jacks
• 2 × 1/4″ balanced audio in jacks
• 1 × 1/4″ stereo headphones jack
• 2 × 1/4″ CV/Expression pedal input jacks
• 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters
• Flash-EEPROM upgradable OS
• Hi-speed USB 2.0 port

Audio outputs

• Headphones out level: +19 dBu peak
• Headphones output impedance: 36 Ω
• Impedance balanced main outputs level: +19 dBu peak
• Main outputs impedance: 440 Ω unbalanced

Audio inputs

• Balanced audio input level: +19 dBu peak
• Audio input impedance: 39 kΩ

Control inputs

• Input level: -5 V – +5 V
• Accepts CV, Expression pedals, Foot switches

Physical specifications

• Sturdy steel casing
• Dimensions: W215×D184×H63 mm (8.5×7.2×2.5″) (including audio outputs, knobs and rubber feet)
• Weight: approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
• 100×100 mm VESA mounting holes

Miscellaneous

• Overbridge enabled (available later)
• 3 year Elektron warranty

Included in the box

• Power Supply PSU-3b
• Elektron USB cable

You can watch a thorough demonstration of the Analog Heat MKII in the video below.

The Analog Heat MKII is currently priced at 819.00 USD and you can visit the Elektron website to learn more about the stereo analog sound processor.

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