AIDA-X vs Helix Native
AIDA-X
github.comHelix Native
line6.comSide by side
| Figure | AIDA-X | Helix Native |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Guitar Amp Software | 8.1 (#6) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Headquarters | Turin, Italy | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Maker | Aida DSP describes itself as a startup focused on digital audio processing that offers products and consulting services. | Line 6 became part of Yamaha in 2014, and Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. was formed in 2018 as a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation. |
| Plugin formats | The desktop version supports CLAP, LV2, VST2 and VST3 formats and also has a standalone version. | Helix Native supports AAX, AU, and VST3 formats on Mac and PC. |
| Support | The project points users to the MOD Forum's Neural Modelling section for discussion and sharing amp models. | Line 6 provides a knowledge base, manuals, tutorial videos, forums, and a contact-support page. |
Plans
Helix Native
- Helix Native (registered Helix/HX hardware owner price)$99.99, paid once
In their own words
AIDA-X
AIDA-X is a free AI amp model player for loading and playing music-gear models, primarily for high-fidelity amplifier simulations. Signal chains can combine amp and cabinet models with distortion, drive, fuzz, boost, and EQ. The desktop plugin supports CLAP, LV2, VST2, and VST3, and a standalone version is available. Its cabinet simulator follows the amp model and accepts WAV or FLAC impulse-response files. Controls include input and output meters, bypass, input level, EQ tone controls, and output level. Desktop installers are provided for macOS and Windows, with Linux binary tarballs. The experimental browser version runs in WebAssembly-capable browsers and lets users load their own amp models and cabinet IRs, but it uses preselected guitar loops instead of audio input. The standalone app connects to the system-default audio device and does not offer another input or output selection. Desktop builds are unsigned and may trigger untrusted-developer warnings. AIDA-X is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Helix Native
Helix Native has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.