GENOME vs Helix Stadium Native
GENOME
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Helix Stadium Native
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| Figure | GENOME | Helix Stadium Native |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · Guitar Amp Software | 8.1 (#9) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Montpellier, France | Calabasas, California, United States |
| MIDI and automation | The maker describes parameter automation, MIDI mapping, and MIDI Learn for external hardware control. | External MIDI controllers and software can control parameters and snapshots, and an Automation/Controller panel organizes automation, MIDI, and snapshot assignments. |
| Privacy and security | The website privacy policy says personal data is stored within the European Union and that the company uses reasonable precautions and security procedures, while noting it cannot guarantee internet transmission security. | Yamaha Guitar Group’s privacy policy says it takes reasonable measures to help protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. |
| Signal routing | GENOME supports series and parallel routing, up to 12 components per lane, and dual-lane expansion. | Its Signal Flow panel supports drag-and-drop routing, stereo paths, splits and merges. |
| Support | The maker provides a Help Desk and Knowledge Base through its support links. | The full license listing includes premium support, and Line 6 links to product manuals and customer support resources. |
Plans
Helix Stadium Native
- Full-feature trialFree
- Helix Stadium Native IntroFree
- IntroFree
- Helix Native upgrade$99.99, paid once
- Registered Helix Stadium XL/Floor owner$99.99, paid once
- POD Farm Platinum upgrade$199.99, paid once
- POD Farm upgrade$299.99, paid once
- Full license$399.99, paid once
- Helix Stadium Native$399.99, paid once
In their own words
GENOME
GENOME is an amp modeler, effects suite, and virtual cabinet engine for guitar and bass. Its CODEX engine loads Neural Amp Modeler, AIDA-X, and Proteus captures in one workflow, and the product page says it includes more than 40 premium AI amp captures. Signal chains support series or parallel routing, up to 12 components per lane, and dual-lane expansion. GENOME runs standalone or as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin; listed tested DAWs include Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper. Parameter automation, MIDI mapping, and MIDI Learn support external hardware control. The free GENOME Intro includes four TSM-Ai amplifiers, 14 pedals, five DynIR cabinets, and four Studio FX. The GENOME license costs $89.99 as a one-time purchase and includes 24 amps, 49 pedals, 16 DynIR cabinets, and 16 Studio FX, excluding FairTone and Artist Series components. A 14-day free trial is available, and a Two notes account is required. A desktop license does not include GENOME iOS; iOS use requires an Access Pass.
Helix Stadium Native
Helix Stadium Native is an amp and effects plugin that brings Helix Stadium hardware sounds and tone tools into a digital audio workstation. It runs on macOS and Windows in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats, and is not a standalone app. The product page lists 132 amplifier models with 152 channels, more than 260 effects models, and more than 60 speaker cabinet models. The full license lists 27 Agoura amps with 55 channels plus 111 HX amps, 46 cabinets, and 274 studio effects. Hype control blends between more authentic and idealized amp sounds, while Focus View provides contextual parameter controls. The plugin supports third-party cabinet impulse responses and Proxy clones, as well as presets and setlists from Helix Stadium and Helix Stadium XL and original Helix and HX products with firmware 3.50 or later. External MIDI controllers and software can control parameters and snapshots. A free Intro plan is available; the full license costs $399.99 as a one-time purchase purchase and includes a 15-day trial.