May have to send more time with Helix Native, but I actually prefer Amplitube 4 (especially the newer Marshall and Mesa models).I'm curious about it ...
So WITHOUT comparing to the Axe FX ... because to me the Axe is my #1, #2, and #3 choice ...
But has anyone compared Helix Native to Amplitube 4?
I don't know if this can be done but does anyone know how I can use the axe as just a DI? When I live monitor through reaper using the helix plugin I still hear my clean single (currently using preset 767 - Bypass).
I'm mostly curious about the bass stuff I've been hearing about with the helix, not switching sides any time soon though haha. Any help would be appreciated!
Edit: For instance is there anyway to mute the signal going direct from the axe to my studio monitors while retaining the signal being sent to reaper allowing for only the live monitored and plug-in included sound to play?
I'm curious about it ...
So WITHOUT comparing to the Axe FX ... because to me the Axe is my #1, #2, and #3 choice ...
But has anyone compared Helix Native to Amplitube 4? I was about to purchase Amplitube just to have a quick, easy reamping plugin ... also in case I ever wanted to mess around with guitar tracks while traveling.
So, the Axe is KING to me ...
But what might be the QUEEN (or Court Jester) currently? Would anyone pick Amplitube 4 over Helix Native? (Pretend they are the same price...)
really wanted to try the demo version last night, for some reason it didn't work on my 2 PCs without different DAWs.
Switching between the two they were really close when using the same IR. I would be happy with either. I still feel the Axe has a slight edge in tone but I don't think I could tell if you blinded me and let me play thru each randomly. I need to test it further to figure out if I can find any real differences.
It sounds like your audio interface live monitoring is enabled.
Native is 64-bit only. That may be why.
I am already on a 64 bit machine
You OS might be 64-bit, but are you sure your DAW is? My main DAW runs fine on (64-bit) Windows 7, but only supports 32-bit operation.
the Helix had a lot more gain
I think Hell just froze over. Glenn seems to, well, not dislike it. And he hates Line6 so much he bought a Spyder just to smash it up.
For anyone interested here's a comparison between the AX8, Amplitube and Helix native Recto model. Same reamped track, same IR and signal chain. The Helix has a noticable "fizziness" that makes it sound more like a modeler IMO.