Helix Stadium Native is an amp and effects plugin that brings Helix Stadium hardware sounds and tone tools into a DAW. The product page lists 132 amplifier models and 152 channels, more than 260 effects, and more than 60 speaker cabinets; the full license listing specifies 27 Agoura amps with 55 channels plus 111 HX amps, 46 cabinets, and 274 studio effects. The maker says its Agoura modeling approach is designed for amplifier sound and responsiveness. Hype control moves between authentic and idealized amp sounds, while Focus View provides contextual parameter control. The plugin loads third-party cabinet impulse responses and Proxy clones made with the cloud-based Proxy cloning engine. It supports presets and setlists from Helix Stadium and Helix Stadium XL, as well as original Helix and HX products running firmware 3.50 or later. MIDI controllers and software can control parameters and snapshots. A free Intro version is available; the full license costs 399.99 USD per one-time purchase and includes a 15-day trial. The plugin runs on macOS and Windows in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats, and is not a standalone app.
Who it is for
It is intended for guitarists, bassists, producers, engineers, sound designers, composers, electronic musicians, and others creating sounds. It suits DAW users who want amp and effects modeling and preset compatibility with listed Helix products.
What is good
- Free Intro version has no time limit.
- Supports AAX, AU, and VST3 formats.
- Loads third-party cabinet impulse responses.
- MIDI can control parameters and snapshots.
What to know first
- It is not a standalone app.
- Runs on macOS and Windows only.
- Full license costs 399.99 USD one-time.
Verdict
Helix Stadium Native combines amp and effects models with DAW integration, MIDI control, and compatible presets. Check the full-license model details and supported formats against your setup before choosing it.
Helix Stadium Native plans and pricing
All plansCompared on guitar amp software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 99.99 one-time
- Amp models
- 132 models
- Cabinet models
- 46 models
- Effects count
- 274 effects
- Plugin formats
- AAX, AU, VST3
- Standalone app
- No
- IR loader
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Windows
