Helix is an investment in convenience. I think it’s safe to say all modelers will be outmoded and loose value over time especially as new generations are released. However the intrinsic value of the device never changes. It’s really about what tools inspire you to create music or what tools aid in that journey.
Okay heres me suggestions. Bt iOS Android editor, touch screen, and this one's a bit meh but amp workbench software that would allow custom amp builds ala variax workbench.