Thanks Guys, I really appreciate the advice and comments.
Of course, the tough questions are, and they're $1,400.00 "wait and see" questions, is how good will the Native version be compared to the hardware? Will the software be just as great, accurate, and responsive as the hardware, and, of course, without latency issues?
As I said, I don't own a Helix Rack but from watching tons of YouTube videos on the product, and being very familiar with software plugins (and how they can tax your CPU), it seems to me the Helix Native will have to carry a lot of weight to match the sounds and responsiveness of the hardware.
Anyway, I know patience is called for and the Helix Native 15-day free trial will most likely tell me all I need to know to make a wise decision.
Thank you again, I do appreciate your comments and suggestions - and for letting me vent my impatience and curiosity a wee bit. Very helpful.
All the best. Bob.