Helix Native with Amp

[sheehanje]

I recently acquired a Blackstar HT Stage 60 MKII that I've become quite enamored with. 

 

I was wondering if there was a way to use Helix Native...

I want to:

 

A)  Use the Effects in the Loop, using the outs and ins of my Focusrite 18i20

B)  Use another in/out on the Focusrite to be able to put overdrives in front of the amp

C)  Use The DI Output and use it as a block in Helix Native

 

For A&B - I will mic the amp.   For C, I will use the emulated output as the amp.

 

The Blackstar also has a USB interface - where I can bring 4 channels in, one raw (good for reamping) -- from the advert:  USB connector allows for sending up to 4 channels of the guitar signal, dry, preamp out and stereo emulated out --  so there are applications there I may want to use.   

 

I surprisingly like this amp way more than I thought I would - even more then some of the Mesa Boogies I've had over the years.   I had one of their older amps, and it was decent, but it seems like they are just putting their own unique stamp on things with the MKII series, and I want to utilize it.   I doubt Helix will model one of their amps, because well...  Blackstar is doing their own thing capturing different amp feels...   I'd really like to know how to get this into my DAW and utilize it with Helix Native.  Heck, I might even dust of my Surface Pro 3 tablet and built a portable rig...   Yes, I know I can just use Helix Floor, but that I've paired with FRFR's at rehearsal and use it for it's own thing...