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Line 6 Helix Native for Helix and Helix Rack Owners

Guitar/Bass Amp and FX Modeling Software with Hardware Integration, Easy Workflow, and Support of 3rd Party Impulse Response, Must Own Helix or Helix Rack to Register - Mac/PC AAX, VST, AU
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The Power of Helix for Your Computer

With the release of Helix Native, Line 6 is bringing all their top-tier HX modeling power and amazingly intuitive workflow to your DAW of choice. Within this plug-in you'll find over 60 electric guitar and bass amplifier models and more than 100 different effects. There are 30-plus speaker cabinet models, and Helix Native also supports third-party impulse responses to nail the tones you're looking for. And all these easy-to-dial-in tones can be effortlessly transferred to your Helix floor unit or Helix Rack for performance. Unleash the power of Helix right from your computer.

HX amp, cab, and effects modeling

At the core of Helix Native is Line 6's HX modeling engine. Representing a giant leap forward in guitar technology, HX reproduces every minute detail that goes into a great amplifier, cabinet, and effect. Every single factor has been taken into account, down to an amplifier's power supply ripple and tube sag, ensuring you receive an ultra-realistic playing feel and experience. The classic bloom and compression of some amps and the powerful punch of others are all faithfully accounted for. Plus, you can also load custom impulse responses to personalize your tone.

Find your tone in no time

One of the things that separates Line 6's Helix technology from a world of alternative modeling options is its fast, intuitive, and player-friendly workflow. Line 6 has kept that at the forefront of their minds when engineering Helix Native. Just like on the hardware units, you simply click on what you want, adjust some sliders to tweak the tone to taste, and you're up and running. Even with all the power under the hood and a world of options awaiting us, Sweetwater guitarists were blown away with how intuitive Helix Native is.

Effortless hardware integration

After you're done tracking your songs or perfecting your tone, you're able to quickly and easily transfer your sounds into your Helix floor unit or Helix Rack. This allows you to take your exact studio tones onstage for an authentic-sounding performance. And if you need to take your tones to other studios for additional tracking, your sounds are already dialed in and waiting for you. With all the convenience-centered features in Helix Native, this is just one more way to make your playing, tracking, and tonal experience better than ever.

Get creative with Helix effects in your DAW

Line 6 clearly created the HX modeling engine for use with guitar and bass, and Helix Native is ideal for recording and reamping. However, when you take these same amazing effects and apply them to the rest of your tracks, you can create astonishing sounds you never expected. Throw Helix Native on a synth track and start tweaking modulation effects for extremely cool sonic textures, beef up your drums with distortion and dynamics, or apply gentle amp modeling to your vocals for the perfect touch of color. Plus you can use the EQs, compressors, and reverbs on anything and get great results. Once you start exploring the creative possibilities, you'll be blow away by how versatile this plug-in can be.

Powerful IR-based speaker cab engine…and more!

With the Helix 3.50 software update, you get a completely overhauled, IR-based speaker cabinet engine. Not only do you receive 20 guitar cabs and four bass cabs, but you can also choose between 12 microphones, with fully adjustable angles, positions, and distances in relation to the cabs. Best of all, you can drag the virtual mics around for spot-on placement, just like you would in the real world. Helix's 3.50 "The Cab Update" also includes five new amp models, seven new effects, a Dual IR block, and more.

Line 6 Helix Native Modeling Plug-in Features:

  • Same Helix HX amp, cab, and effects modeling in a plug-in format
  • 60+ amp models including legendary models and proprietary Line 6 tones
  • 30+ speaker cabinet simulations with fine editing available
  • Supports third party impulse responses for even more tonal options
  • 100+ effects models at your fingertips
  • 64-bit performance on AAX, AU, and VST3 platforms
  • Works beautifully with the DAW of your choice

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Guitar modeling and FX
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Upgrade for Helix, Helix Rack
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX, AU, VST3, VST2 (Windows only)
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Dual Core 2 .0 GHz or higher, 4GB RAM minimum, internet connection
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Dual Core 2 .0 GHz or higher, 4GB RAM minimum, internet connection
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-070-0303

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Helix Native

This Helix platform is great. The support and updates from line 6 have only made this plugin better and better. This along with my morning-star MC 8 midi foot controller and mission EP-1 expression pedal is the ultimate rig. There are no sounds the helix cant get. This is a one stop shop for guitar and bass needs. Works great in Logic Pro X.
Music background: Producer, engineer, song writer, musician.
Rated 5/5

Came from Guitar Rig 5 - Now Using Helix Native

I am very happy with the sounds I'm getting from Helix Native. For those coming from Guitar Rig 5 (like I was), I think you'll be very happy with the Helix emulations. They sound much better to my ears.
Music background: Rock
Rated 5/5

Buy it

Some this plugin is maybe the only one you will need for guitar work on a DAW. Plug in direct, and you can remap your tone in the mix at will. This is game changing power. Combine this with the fact that it's 100% preset and sonically identical to the Helix and I'm in heaven.
Rated 5/5

Perfect for on the go studio work

I travel a lot for work, and it's too much of a hassle to bring my helix rack with me. I keep a focusrite scarlett solo in my guitar case so I can record DI tracks and use Native as I please, and it's also amazing for revamping dry tracks. Before this, I used Pod Farm platinum, and while it got the job done, it just didn't sound as good as I wanted it to. My biggest complaint about Native is the lack of a tuner, but most DAW's have a tuner plugin, so it's not a big issue. Highly recommended for any guitarist/bassist, it's super easy to tweak your sound on the fly while listening to your guitars in the context of the mix you're working on
Music background: Guitarist, amateur recording artist
Rated 5/5

Helix native

Just plain and simple love everything you have at sweetwater hoping with the best intentions to eventually own the PRS I've always wanted your selection on ever item is in apt on down to everything you'll ever need to know thanks Tim Bielski… thanks again everyone there .
Music background: guitarist

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