

Line 6 has also drawn on a vast array of ‘what’s who’ information. The inspirations for these models are obvious from the names of each virtual amp, effect, and cab. Helix Native faithfully captures the classic bloom and compression as well as the punch and power of other amps. You can also record both your helix tone and a dry track when you use a helix. Look online, if not, you can find many presets that are compatible with Helix hardware. Here you can edit and select individual amps, cabs, and effects within your preset. The Inspector panel is located at the bottom center/right. You can also toggle individual components like stompbox effects off and on. Here you can edit and view the arrangement of the modeled components in the current preset. The Signal Flow window is located in the upper right panel. The 100-plus effects options offer an equally stellar line-up, with plenty of distortion/overdrive, compression, EQ, modulation, delay, and reverb types available, plus some interesting pitch-shift and synth pedal emulations and various filter and wah options. In the Inspector panel, you can adjust the mic model, distance, and a variety of other parameters to fine-tune your tone. To match amp models, a similar range of cabinet models is available. Clear metering allows you to adjust the input level of Helix Native for a nuanced response. It is difficult to interact with software via an audio interface. HX analog delay effects are able to accurately model the quirkiness of vintage analog delay pedals at the component level. These devices can also deliver on tone and feel, so convenience and flexibility are no longer the key selling points.Īnd the Bucketier chip and Panda circuit are virtual recreations of the Bucket Brigade chips and compander (compression/expansion) circuitry found in many old-school analog delay pedals. The guitar rig modeling technology has advanced to the point that many guitarists are finding that top-tier modelers can match the traditional approach.
