CALABASAS, Calif., August 4, 2026 – Line 6 has launched Helix Stadium Native, a new amplifier and effects plugin that brings the models and tone-shaping tools of its Helix Stadium hardware processors into digital audio workstations. Alongside the full version, the company has introduced a free Intro license with no time limit-the first free plugin in Line 6 history.
Helix Stadium Native is aimed at guitarists and bassists as well as producers, engineers, sound designers, electronic musicians, and composers working in film, television, and games.
“Helix Stadium Native includes all the same amp, cab, and effects models as our highly acclaimed Helix Stadium processors and seamlessly integrates with them.”
132 amplifier models and 260 effects
The full Line 6 Helix Stadium Native plugin includes 132 amplifier models covering a total of 152 channels. Many of these were created using the company’s Agoura modeling methodology, which is designed to reproduce both amplifier sound and responsiveness to playing dynamics.
Users also receive more than 60 speaker cabinet models and 260 studio-quality effects, including digital recreations of vintage and contemporary stompboxes. The plugin supports the loading of third-party cabinet impulse responses and Line 6 Proxy clones.
According to Line 6, the software includes the same amp, cabinet, and effects models found in its Helix Stadium hardware processors. It also integrates with the hardware and presents an interface familiar to users of Helix Stadium Edit.
Interface designed for complex signal chains
The plugin allows users to select and route amplifiers, cabinets, and effects within a visual signal chain. It is designed to accommodate both straightforward guitar and bass presets and more complex studio configurations.
Additional tone-editing and workflow features include Focus View, Hype, and Preset Clips.
AAX, AU and VST3 compatibility
Helix Stadium Native supports AAX, AU, and VST3 plugin formats on macOS and Windows. Available sample rates range from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, allowing the software to be used across a variety of recording, mixing, and sound-design workflows.
Free Helix Stadium Native Intro license
The free Helix Stadium Native Intro license provides a curated selection of models without a subscription or time limit. It includes five amplifiers paired with matching cabinets, 16 effects, and support for loading Proxy clones and cabinet impulse responses.
Line 6 is also offering a fully operational 15-day trial of the complete Helix Stadium Native plugin.
Helix Stadium Native pricing
| License | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Helix Stadium Native | $399.99 |
| Helix Stadium Native for Helix Stadium owners | $99.99 |
| Upgrade from Helix Native | $99.99 |
| Upgrade from POD Farm Platinum | $199.99 |
| Upgrade from POD Farm | $299.99 |
| Helix Stadium Native Intro | Free |
Helix Stadium Native and the free Intro license are available now through Line 6.
About Line 6
Line 6 has developed guitar products for more than 25 years, ranging from its early modeling amplifiers and the original red POD to the current Helix Stadium, Helix, and HX processor families. Its product range also includes Powercab active guitar speaker systems.
Line 6 products have received industry recognition including the Guitar World Platinum Award, the Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award, and the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick Award.
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