Line 6 is giving away Helix Stadium Native Intro, an amp and effects plugin for guitar and bass, completely free of charge.
In this article, we cover the giveaway details and an overview of Helix Stadium Native Intro.
1. What Is Line 6 “Helix Stadium Native Intro”?
Helix Stadium Native Intro is a permanently free version of Helix Stadium Native that lets you experience the sound and playing feel of Line 6’s new “Agoura” amp modeling engine with no time limit and at no cost. Helix Stadium Native is the plugin version of the new Helix Stadium hardware platform, and it is offered as a separate product from Helix Native, which targets the conventional Helix/HX ecosystem.
Agoura is Line 6’s new amp modeling approach, designed to capture the behavior of vacuum tubes and transformers in greater detail, right down to the way speakers and cabinets interact dynamically with the amp. Even though it is the free edition, it can load Proxy clones created on Helix Stadium hardware as well as third-party cabinet IRs, so it also works as a free amp, cabinet and clone host inside your DAW.
Key Features
- 5 amp models (9 amp channels): four guitar amps covering vintage to modern tones, plus an Ampeg SVT-50th Anniversary bass head
- 5 matching speaker cabinet models, including the Ampeg 810 SVT AV cabinet
- 16 studio-quality effects such as distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, dynamics, input gate and a 7-band parametric EQ
- Cabinet IR loading and Proxy clone loading supported (up to two Proxy clones per preset)
- Hype control for morphing between a “more authentic” amp sound and an “idealized” amp sound
- Focus View provides contextual tone control using descriptive zones instead of only conventional parameter editing
- Preset Clips: every factory preset comes with a recorded guitar or bass performance so you can audition the sound in a real musical context
- Preset Info lets you add notes to your own presets, such as recommended guitar and pickup settings, snapshot details and setup tips
- Built-in tuner (Needle and Strobe modes), snapshots, MIDI control, and automation/controller assignment
Sample used in the video | Splice Sounds: TRKTRN_BONNIEROGERR_102_Drum_Full_Fumes
2. How to Download and Install Helix Stadium Native Intro
Create a Line 6 account and you can download and install the plugin from the product page. You will need to sign in with your Line 6 account when you launch it.
Summary
That is the free giveaway information for Line 6 Helix Stadium Native Intro. It is a rare chance to try the brand-new Agoura modeling engine at no cost, and since it can also host third-party cabinet IRs and Proxy clones, it is worth grabbing even if you already own another amp sim.