Ask the Dust is a $9.50 cinematic spring-driven electric guitar voice with six controls. macOS AU + VST3, Windows VST3, $19 regular.
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Ask the Dust vs Line 6 Helix Native
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Line 6 Helix Native is the desktop plugin version of Helix amp and effects modeling, bringing HX block routing and model libraries into any major DAW.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Ask the Dust | Line 6 Helix Native |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.50 / $19 | $399 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.8 |
| Formats | AU, VST3 | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Cinematic spring-driven guitar processor | Guitar amp & multi-effects modeler plugin |
| Controls | Pull, Strike, Wire, Trail, Print, Level | — |
| Formats | macOS AU + VST3; Windows VST3 | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Version | 1.0.0 | — |
| Install | ZIP copy, no installer | — |
| License | Commercial and non-commercial music | — |
| Sold by | Hell Yes Loop Lab, direct only | — |
| Hardware relation | — | Desktop counterpart to Helix floor/rack modelers |
| Platforms | — | macOS and Windows hosts |
| Typical price | — | About $399 list; street prices often lower on sale |
| Shop | — | https://shop.line6.com/software/helix-native.html |
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