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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.
Plugin comparison
Line 6 Helix Native vs TONE3000 Plugin
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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TONE3000 is a free, open-source Neural Amp Modeler plugin and standalone app with in-app access to 700,000+ amp and pedal captures, chains, stereo and EQ.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Line 6 Helix Native | TONE3000 Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, LV2, standalone |
| Type | Guitar amp & multi-effects modeler plugin | — |
| Hardware relation | Desktop counterpart to Helix floor/rack modelers | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, LV2, standalone |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows hosts | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Typical price | About $399 list; street prices often lower on sale | — |
| Shop | https://shop.line6.com/software/helix-native.html | — |
| Product type | — | Free Neural Amp Modeler plugin and standalone app |
| Developer | — | TONE3000 |
| Engine | — | NAM A2 (Neural Amp Modeler, Architecture 2) |
| Library | — | 700,000+ captures and impulse responses |
| Price | — | Free, open-source |
| Released | — | September 1, 2026 |
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