Heat Up 3 – Ultimate Edition

Original price was: $2,999.00.Current price is: $499.00.

  • Including 60 Expansion Packs
  • Over 13.000 Unique Instruments
  • Massive 250 GB Library
  • Windows: AAX, VST3, VST2 Plugin
  • Mac: AAX, Audio Unit, VST3, VST2 (Apple Silicon compatible)
  • Incl. 3 Machine based Serial Keys
  • Customer Rating 4.9 out of 621 Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Next Generation

Initial Audio proudly presents Heat Up 3. A major update to our hugely successful Heat Up 2 virtual instrument loved by music producers across the globe! The focus of Heat Up 3 is even better sound quality and much more expression to really bring out the best of each instrument. The Heat Up 3 Ultimate Edition comes with over 13.000 instruments including 60 Expansion Packs as digital download.

Heat Up 3 comes as a VST plugin for Windows and a VST and Audio Unit for Mac. Also included is a standalone app for both Windows and Mac so HeatUp 3 can be played without a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

Why Heat Up 3

There are many choices out there today for music producers when it comes to audio plugins. We are sure you already have many plugins that you love so why buy Heat Up 3? The simple answer is quality, value and a massive range of sounds that every producer needs, all in one simple to use plugin.

The main advantage of Heat Up 3 is that it uses high quality multi samples recorded from many different sources, we have real recorded instruments such as pianos and brasses as well samples from a multitude of analog and digital hardware. Heat Up 3 captures the unique sound of lots of different types of instruments, all rolled into one easy to use plugin.

10.000 Presets

The Heatup3 Ultimate Edition comes with 60 Expansion Packs and over 13.000 presets in 45 categories such as 808´s, Arps, Sequencies, Bells, Brasses, Choirs, Drums, Keys, Guitars, Flutes, Synths, Vox, Ethnic, Harps and many more. Heatup3 is the perfect virtual instrument for beginners and professional music producers looking for the state of the art sound.
Each instrument in Heat Up has been recorded to the highest quality possible. Every instrument is multi sampled across the entire keyboard range ensuring the best audio quality from the lowest to the highest key. Add to this our high quality effects, crystal clear limiter and expressive capabilties and the result is one of the best quality virtual instruments on the market today.

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Audio Demos

A selection of audio demos made with the Heatup3 Ultimate Edition.

Details

  • Over 13.000 multi sampled instruments in categories such as Keys, Brass, Bass, Hits, Pads, Leads, Organs, Arps and Sequences, Plucks, Strings, Synths, Drum Kits, Bells, Choirs and much more! Basically every sound you could possibly need to make your next song.
  • Incl. 60 (all) Expansion Packs:
    6ix, 808 Massacre, 808 Massacre 2, Afro Trap, Analog Circuitry, Blackout, Certified, Cold, Deep House, Dream Chaser, Drill, Drill 2, Drill 3, Drip, EDM Monsters, EDM Trap, Flex, Fuego, G-Funk, Ghostwriter, Gold, Grime, Grind, Haunted, Hiphop Legends, Hustle, Hybrid, Kush Lab, Lo Fi, Lo Fi 2, Maybach Ambition, Maybach Deluxe, Platinum Factory, Purple Slime, Raw Lofi, RnB Essentials, Saint, Sauce, Sauce 2, Sauce 3, Street Cinema, Studio Essentials, Synthwave, The North, Trap Empire, Trap Or Die, Trap Phantom, Tribute, Urban Essentials, Urban Supreme, Utopia, Vendetta, Vibe City, Views, Vintage Hiphop, VVS, Wave, Weekend, Westcoast, XO.
  • Incl. 7 Bonus Drumkits: Swag, New Wave, Blackout, Legacy, Nemesis, Tropical, West Coast Bangers
  • Incl. 2 Bonus Midi Packs
  • Expression page making each instrument more natural sounding and expressive.
  • 12 High Quality effects in a reorderable effect rack, such as Reverb, Chorus, Compressor, Vibrato, Tremolo, Reverse and more.
  • Powerful sequencer with lots of presets to inspire your next song. With a Humanize mode for extra realism.
  • 2 ADSR envelopes and 2 LFOs with waveform editor routable to any parameter.
  • Crystal clear limiting algorithm to limit the output of Heat Up. Even if the output goes above 0 decibels (clipping) there will be zero distortion.
  • Atmosphere layer, add extra atmosphere to your instruments with sounds like tape hiss, vinyl sounds, wind, rain and much more. Drag and drop your own samples to use as an atmosphere layer.
  • On Release Sample. Select a sample to play on release either always or randomly. Drag and drop to use your own release samples.
  • Recommended system requirements:
    • 4 Core CPU
    • 8 GB Ram
    • 64Bit VST or AU compatible Digital Audio Workstation ( DAW )
    • Give the free demo a try to make sure the plugin performs well on your system before you purchase a license.

Bonus Plugins

Buy the Heatup3 Ultimate Edition now and get 3 effect plugins for free!

Dynamic Eq

Parametric equalizer with multi-band compression features. Each band has a built in compressor, precise frequencies can be dynamically cut or boosted by setting the threshold. A level meter is available for each band with a marker showing the current threshold level. This gives a level of control over the frequencies in your mix that is not possible with a standard equaliser. This feature is very useful for de-essing or reducing resonant frequencies dynamically.

  • Supports all major DAWs including Protools
  • Windows: AAX, VST3, VST2 Plugin
  • Mac: AAX, Audio Unit, VST3, VST2 (Apple Silicon M1 / MacOS Monterey compatible)
  • Lifetime free updates.

Slowmo – Halftime Plugin

Playback everything in half time with this easy to use effect plugin for Windows and Mac. SlowMo slows down your mixes, instruments, vocals and even effect channels by 50% in realtime.  In modern productions such as hiphop and trap, half time has become a common effect. Now this effect is even easier to achieve with our custom built half time plugin.

  • Supports all major DAWs including Protools
  • Windows: AAX, VST3, VST2 Plugin
  • Mac: AAX, Audio Unit, VST3, VST2 (Apple Silicon M1 / MacOS Monterey compatible)
  • Lifetime free updates.

IA-LA1 Compressor

Our IA-LA1 compressor plugin is designed to be super responsive. It comes with a transparent algorithm that introduces no distortion or artefacts. But if colouration is required we have the THD control, which introduces a gentle dynamic distortion adding extra warmth and depth. IA-LA1 comes with accurate level meters and a gain reduction meter giving a clear visual of the compression being applied. Get perfect compression in less time with our IA-LA1 compressor plugin.

  • Supports all major DAWs including Protools
  • Windows: AAX, VST3, VST2 Plugin
  • Mac: AAX, Audio Unit, VST3, VST2 (Apple Silicon M1 / MacOS Monterey compatible)
  • Lifetime free updates.

The Modern Producer’s Secret Weapon

Rated 5 out of 5

Heat Up 3 is one of those rare plugins that actually feels ready for today’s music, especially if you work in Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, or EDM. A lot of VSTs look good but give you outdated sounds that need way too much tweaking, and honestly, producers don’t have time for that anymore. With Heat Up 3, you can click a preset and instantly get something that’s already modern, polished, and radio-ready without EQ’ing or layering for half an hour. That’s exactly why I bought it — the sounds are current, hit immediately, and the expansion packs take it even further. They don’t just pad the library with recycled noise; they (Initial Audio) keep releasing new content that matches what’s trending right now, so the plugin never feels stale.

Performance-wise, Heat Up 3 runs smooth even on an everyday laptop. I’m using a Nitro 5 with an Intel i5, nothing crazy, and it still loads quick, barely sips CPU, and doesn’t bog down projects like some of these huge “heavy” plugins do just to show off animations and graphics. Whether I’m working in Mixcraft or hopping on Logic when I’m on a Mac, the workflow stays fast. You don’t need to overthink anything — pick a sound, play your melody, and you’re already building something fire. Most beats I start in Heat Up 3 get finished in the same session, and that’s not something I can say about every plugin.

When it comes to value, Heat Up 3 honestly feels like a cheat code. It gives you modern presets without needing five more plugins just to make a sound fit the mix. Once you add expansions, it becomes a full production arsenal that covers keys, pads, plucks, bass, leads, club sounds, emotional samples, and everything trending in today’s charts. For the price, it’s one of the smartest investments you can make if you want your music to sound current without spending hours tweaking presets to perfection.

In the end, Heat Up 3 isn’t just another plugin you own — it becomes the one you keep going back to because it works fast and hits hard. If you want up-to-date, mix-ready sounds that help you make real music instead of just hunting for presets, Heat Up 3 is a must-have in 2025, especially for producers who actually want to finish more beats, not just collect plugins.

(PS I didn’t get paid to say this. It’s simply the truth.)

I already had the basic HEAT UP 3, but just bought ALL THE EXPANSIONS YESTERDAY… IT’S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

K.Le DaVincci

808 studio 2 is dope . lots of 808s to choose from .

Rated 5 out of 5

lots of 808 come with the plug in. and once u get it u will see the functions it has . u can change the envelope signal right in the plug in. an more.

Curtis

Hot Heat Up 3

Rated 5 out of 5

Heat Up 3 is Dope, Dope, Dope and that’s real. It’s been my goto for a couple of years now and that saying a lot considering all of the VST’s that are out here. Trust me you definitely need this in your

bag.

Wink Diesel HTX

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Rated 5 out of 5

Yo, for real, SourceLab ain’t just a vibe—it’s a whole new playbook. When you stack it up against those other names—the old heads like Omnisphere, Falcon, and Nexus—SourceLab isn’t just winning, it’s making them look like relics.

Beatznik

Clipper 2

Rated 5 out of 5

Talk about a transparent clipper, sweet on mix/master bus.

Henri

I Like The Dynamic EQ Plugin

Rated 5 out of 5

Very intuitive, great on individual tracks, mix buses and masters. Thank you.

Henri

amazing

Rated 5 out of 5

i use this software religiously! absolutely fantastic quality, easy to use, and the sound selections are immense!

Melody Man

Crystal-clear quality. Great sound selection. Top editing options ♬

Rated 5 out of 5

Initial Audio’s products speak for themselves. 🔥 Crystal-clear quality. Great sound selection. Superb editing options. What more could you want? I expanded my production arsenal today with ( Sektor ) and don’t regret the purchase at all. It’s a lot of fun! ♬ 🙂 Next I’m treating myself to Heat Up 3. ♬ Best regards △

THEMINDSOLDIER

thw 808 studio has some dope bass sounds. and the other plug ins are 150% also

Rated 5 out of 5

u cant go wrong with these plug ins.

curtis

Thank You

Rated 5 out of 5

Been using Heat Up 3 for a little over year, you guys are so underrated. Most of my beats are made with Heat Up 3 ONLY. The only bass/808s I use are all in Heat Up 3, I’ve ditched most of the 808s from my drum kits. Just copped Sektor with an expansion pack, excited to try it out. Thank you for this product, super super slept on.

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