The Line 6 Helix hardware floor processors have garnered high praise here. And, while the idea of an all-in-one pedalboard with effects and amp/speaker simulation might not be everyone’s cup of tea, their versatility and easy portability has seen them taken up as the practical tool of choice for many gigging guitarists.
If you’ve fancied a piece of Helix action but have been put off by the prices or have not actually required all their physical facilities, you may be pleased to know that you can access the sounds with Line 6’s Helix Native Software.
Helix Native comes as a 64-bit plug-in for both Mac and Windows and can be used in AAX, AU or VST3 formats - there’s no standalone version as yet. As such, it is compatible with most popular DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton, Reaper and GarageBand.
It is also totally integrated and compatible with the Helix hardware - basically it’s the same software but using your computer’s DSP rather than the hardware’s processors - which means hardware Helix users can have exactly the same presets, setlists and bundles on both their stage units and computer.
Helix Native and more are on offer at 50% off at Sweetwater this weekend. Chgeck out the pick of the deals below.
The best Line 6 software deals at Sweetwater this Black Friday
