Amp ONE vs Helix Native
Amp ONE
mercuriall.comHelix Native
line6.comSide by side
| Figure | Amp ONE | Helix Native |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Guitar Amp Software | 8.4 (#3) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Modeling | Its maker says Amp ONE uses pre-trained artificial neural network models to speed up electrical circuit simulation. | Its component modeling matches measured stages of an amplifier circuit to the original, while behavioral modeling recreates analog effects from their individual components. |
Plans
Helix Native
- Helix Native (registered Helix/HX hardware owner price)$99.99, paid once
In their own words
Amp ONE
Amp ONE is a free iPad application for real-time guitar preamp and cabinet simulation with effects. It turns an iPad into a modeled tube-preamp and cabinet setup, using pretrained artificial neural network models for circuit simulation. Listed preamps include Marshall JCM800, Cornford Harlequin, Engl E530, Krank models, an American hi-gain amp, EVH 5150 III and Fender Blues Junior III. Cabinet power-amplifier behavior is modeled through convolution. Effects include an adjustable noise gate, swell-capable fade timing, four stereo chorus models, delay and reverb. Snapshot and preset functions can save all settings or selected sections. Amp ONE supports AudioBus and Inter-App Audio. The stated requirements are an Apple iPad 2 or later and iOS 7.1 or later; an external audio interface is required to connect a guitar. The App Store listing says it is designed for iPad and is not verified for macOS. Apple’s listing provides no developer privacy details.
Helix Native
Helix Native has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.