MacOS VST host for Helix Native?

RandallFlagg

I'm back in the Helix fold and having some issues with connecting Helix to my audio interface over S/PDIF. This has got me thinking about why I'm bothering. I may look to get Native and run it rather than routing the Helix floor into the Mac.

For occasions when I don't want to run a full Logic session, is there a simple VST host for Mac that I can use to run Helix Native as standalone and play along to iTunes, YouTube etc..?

robinbowes

I've used AU Lab with some success:

https://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/mastered-for-itunes/

I've not used it, but am considering looking at MainStage (under £30 from Apple)

R.

guitarfishbay

If you already have Logic you've spent more time on this thread than it'd have taken to create a project that has one channel with an input and running Native.

I have a project on my desktop called 'practice'.  It has 2 channels, one for my guitar and one for my bass, I pick based on which I've plugged in.  Takes seconds to boot it up.

RandallFlagg

guitarfishbay said:

If you already have Logic you've spent more time on this thread than it'd have taken to create a project that has one channel with an input and running Native.

I have a project on my desktop called 'practice'.  It has 2 channels, one for my guitar and one for my bass, I pick based on which I've plugged in.  Takes seconds to boot it up.

OK, I don't use Logic that often, can I play iTunes and Youtube in the background while it's running?

RandallFlagg

Also how much is Native if you own floor Helix?

RandallFlagg

robinbowes said:

I've used AU Lab with some success:

https://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/mastered-for-itunes/

I've not used it, but am considering looking at MainStage (under £30 from Apple)

R.

Thanks that looks good.

RandallFlagg

Is latency an issue running Native for live play with effects etc.?

guitarfishbay

RandallFlagg said:

guitarfishbay said:

If you already have Logic you've spent more time on this thread than it'd have taken to create a project that has one channel with an input and running Native.

I have a project on my desktop called 'practice'.  It has 2 channels, one for my guitar and one for my bass, I pick based on which I've plugged in.  Takes seconds to boot it up.

OK, I don't use Logic that often, can I play iTunes and Youtube in the background while it's running?

You can.

sweepy

No latency issues whatsoever on the Mac, it isn't a PC

Cabicular

RandallFlagg said:

Also how much is Native if you own floor Helix?

99 quid 

Cabicular

sweepy said:

No latency issues whatsoever on the Mac, it isn't a PC

No latency with either 

Cabicular

Cabicular said:

sweepy said:

No latency issues whatsoever on the Mac, it isn't a PC

No latency with either 

Audible latency
amp on the other side of the room latency