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Avid HEAT Harmonically Enhanced Algorithm Technology Plug-in

Analog-emulating Processor for Pro Tools - Mac/PC AAX Native, AAX DSP
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HEAT Up Your Mixes!

Add some fire to your mixes with HEAT (Harmonically Enhanced Algorithm Technology), the latest sonic advancement from Avid. Designed in conjunction with legendary designer Dave Hill of Cranesong, HEAT brings analog soul to your Pro Tools sessions. Not a plug-in, HEAT is built right into your mixer window and endows you with the ability to change the sound of the entire "board" on a global level. The key to HEAT's magic lies in the Drive and Tone controls. Drive faithfully emulates the non-linear processing of tape merged with the harmonic content that naturally occurs with triode-based tube circuits, letting you dial in a fatness that smoothes high-frequency transients. The Tone control gives you control over the amount of brightness that get accentuated, and works in conjunction with the Drive control to add analog magic to your sound. Get HEAT and see what your mixes have been missing.

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Avid HEAT Virtual Processing Software Features:
  • HEAT adds the euphonic qualities of vintage analog audio gear
  • Achieve realistic modeling of pleasant sounding analog harmonic distortion, reminiscent of vintage analog mixers and outboard gear
  • HEAT is built right into the Pro Tools mixer and is controlled using a single global control
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Analog-emulating Processor
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Format: TDM, AAX
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.7 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 8115-62106-00

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Struck While The Iron was Hot on this DISCOUNT Plugin

I was on Facebook when I saw the ad that Avid was taking a huge discount off on the Heat Plugin. I decided to put some of my other options for other plugins aside to purchase this particular plugin. I had been using the Heat plugin for years in my friends Pro Tools TDM Studio, and since I have moved over to the HDX side, I figured that I would give it a try and the love is still there for one of my favorite and special plugins, Thank you Sweetwater and Avid for excellent products and professional salesmanship!
by Dwayne from Northern Virginia on
Music background: Producer, Engineer, Musician

Improbably but the fact

I usually use Reel tape saturation, URS, FATSO, Sony Inflator, e.t.c, but... It... Should be at everyone ProTools users. Incredible!!!
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Arranger,ProMusician

Love it!!!

Wow absolutely love it. Can't live without it now.
What I miss about analog is at my disposal.
A little goes a long way definitely applies here.
Thanks Dave Hill and Avid!!!
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What Do Our In-house Gear Experts Think?

Stuart Niven

Avid HEAT is a complete game changer for us Pro Tools HD Accel owners! It brings the warmth, depth, and "vibe" of a large-format console to the Pro Tools environment. The difference is night and day! If you run an HD Accel system, this is a must-have plug-in!
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