Heat MK1 Mk2 or FX

Elektron Gear Analog Heat
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Hi im looking to get a heat and was wondering what one is the best value

I’ve read that the MK1 v Mk2 our very similar but is the FX worth the extra over the other 2?

Also would a MK 1 or 2 plus a external multi effect unit be just as good or even better than the FX

Thanks

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If you want FX in the chain, it’s really handy having them all combined in one unit.
Especially so because you can move the different modules around… so the Heat section can come pre/post Rev/Del, for example, which makes a big difference to the sound/options.
I have the AH+FX in my studio and the AH mk2 plus Line 6 HX Stomp at home… and they’re just different tbh, obvs wayyyy more options with the Line 6, but I’m happy using both and pulling in more specific/coloured fx into the AH+FX chain when I need them.

But, as of right now, buying an OG Heat (secondhand) and adding a separate FX unit is going to give you way more bang for the buck than buying a new AH+FX.
I also think the OG Heat ‘Heat’ section sounds better than the AH+FX.

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Thanks for the reply

The thing is I can get a Mk2 for £500 or FX for £739

So I’m tempted by the FX at that price

Thanks

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AH+ offers a gain boost, which is pretty handy.
And some FX are real good for live performance, thinking of a compressor and the bass recentering for instance.

The Heat section of OG Heat is the same as the AH+ as far as I can tell.

Just for the record, in France second hand is

  • AH: 400€
  • AH mk2 : 500€ (one can be found for 474€ right now)
  • AH+ : 800€

So right now AH mk2 is a good value indeed.
Close to an OTO Boum actually.

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The mono bass, compressor and extra LFO make the +FX worth it. The reverb, delay, chorus and vinyl sim are the icing on the cake. But if you only want the drive models, the OG or MK2 are still brilliant

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Thxs so do u guys think £740 is a good price for a s/h fx?

Thanks

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+1 for FX. The envelope follower is rad af and can get reverb and delays popping off all over the show!

Seriously fun modulation to be had which I didn’t really think about until I owned one and watched Mario and Ricky playing around with it.

https://www.youtube.com/live/oR1ycvl3nhQ?si=jvHXdgxk5fBYAYev

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…the differences between mk1 and mk2 are ot like…same same, just al little face lifted…
plus fx is uberfancy but has no truu analog only design anymore…but that was the whole point of this device in first place…if u want it for, what made it sooo unique and outstanding, the mk1 will always do…

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Told you French used market is 800€
So £740 seems to be the price, I’d say. You may want to bargain a bit.

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The AH+FX can do stuff that no other effect unit can. Using 3 seperate lfo’s and an envelope follower to modulate the filter and different effect parameters opens up a ton of possibilities. The question is, do you need this for your music. If you only want a delay and a reverb on top of the heat section, than a mk1 or 2 plus external fx boxes might be the better solution.

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Never selling my mk1 heat!!! lol i like the old encoders better even though they are less durable

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For EUR 600 an OT mk1 with 4 inputs , stackableFX, sequentiable FX, cross fader and scenes… well, you know the rest.

OT mk1 has Boums and AHs for breakfast everyday

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Ahaha good point.

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Thanks for the replies people :+1:

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The OT is very capable but it doesn’t have analog filters or several different drive circuits.

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True.

… But it has a complete amusement park on it, so that should count.

:loopy:

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That’s why i have both of them. :slight_smile:

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Right you good people

I have a bit of a dilemma i can buy the

MK2 for £460 Shipped
FX for £776 Brand new with discount code

What one would u go for???

Thanks

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I’d go with the mk2 and put the rest towards a separate fx unit or pedals.

I’d not want less than £500 for my mk2 so that is a steal imo

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That is a great price for the MkII; but having the effects integrated into one box is a huge thing in the FX’s favor, in my opinion - even if I wish the interface was better.

Consider what you’d actually want for effects.

Are there many good options for stereo multi-fx pedals in that price range, other than the Hologram Chroma console?
I’m not sure that has the same flexibility as the Heat +FX with its envelope follower and three LFOs.

And it’s another box, with another power brick, another MIDI cable, more audio cables to route, etc.

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