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freqport FreqTube FT1
Hardware-Based Tube Processor Plug-In
- Multiple analogue processors allow simultaneous processing of more than one audio signal
- 32-bit / up to 192 kHz
- Four built-in tubes - each pair calibrated and shielded
- Tube configuration: 2x 12AT7, 2x E83CC/12AX7
- Plug-in format in VST and AU
- Works optionally with two stereo or four mono plug-in signals simultaneously
- Professional ESS converters: 120 dB DNR 32 bit DAC / 116 dB DNR 32 bit ADC
- Colour display
- Eight assignable rotary controls
- Compatible with the most popular DAWs on PC and Mac
- System requirements: Mac OS 10.14, Windows 10 (Build 1909), Windows 11
- Mains power switch
- Power input and USB-C port
- Power supply: 24 W DC
- Mains connection: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: (W x H x D): 205 x 130 x 50 mm
- Weight: 810 g
- Includes software
- Shipping Format: E-Mail
- License validity: perpetual
- Copy Protection: Online Activation
- Simultaneous Activations: 1
- Windows: from 10 (64-Bit)
- Mac OS (64 Bit): from 10.14
- CPU min.: Intel Core i5
- CPU compatibility: Apple Intel, Windows AMD, Windows Intel
- RAM min.: 2 GB
- HD Storage min.: 0,1 GB
- Display: 1280 x 800
- add. System requirements: Internet Connection for Installation and Activation, USB-Port
- AAX native 64-Bit
- AU 64-Bit
- VST3 64-Bit
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Available since August 2023
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Item number 571021
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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19" Rack Unit No
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Saveable Effects Yes
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MIDI-capable No
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Footswitch connection No
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Microphone Input No
Proper tube saturation in the DAW
Genuine tube sound remains difficult to achieve in the digital domain - thankfully however, the freqport FreqTube FT1 offers the real thing, combining analogue tube saturation with the convenience of a conventional DAW plugin. Housed in a compact metal enclosure, the FT1 uses four physical tubes to process up to four audio channels simultaneously, with independent settings for each. Its dedicated VST, AU, and AAX plugin provides direct access to the hardware, allowing engineers to shape sounds, automate parameters, and recall settings without leaving their DAW. Audio is transferred via USB-C using 32-bit converters supporting sample rates up to 192kHz, eliminating the need for additional analogue routing. From subtle harmonic warmth to thick, aggressive saturation, the FreqTube FT1 brings genuine tube processing into a thoroughly modern production environment.
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Hardware meets plugin
At the heart of the freqport FreqTube FT1 are four premium tubes – two E83CCs and two 12AT7s, sourced from manufacturers including JJ and Electro-Harmonix – alongside 32-bit ESS converters. Control is available through assignable hardware encoders or the plugin, which manages track assignments, presets, and sound settings. Automatable Drive, Harmonics, Phase, and Mix parameters offer detailed control over the analogue saturation, complemented by two digital multimode parametric filters per channel. Up to four mono or two stereo tracks can be processed simultaneously, each with independent settings. The combination of genuine tube circuitry and digital control offers great tonal versatility while retaining the immediacy of a conventional plugin.
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The tool for tube enthusiasts
The freqport FreqTube FT1 is aimed at producers, mixing engineers, and mastering specialists who want the character of genuine tube circuitry without the complexity of traditional outboard processing. Its broad tonal range makes it equally useful for adding subtle harmonic richness to vocals, drums, and instrument buses or introducing more pronounced distortion during sound design. Independent processing across four channels allows different sources to receive their own treatment within a single session, while the straightforward controls keep operation accessible. Although its premium price clearly positions it as a professional tool, the combination of four analogue processing paths, high-quality conversion, and plugin-based operation makes a compelling case for studios seeking an alternative to digital tube emulations.
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About Freqport
Freqport is a collaboration between four electronics engineers, music producers, and record label operators: Aran Gallagher, Mikael Dahlgaard, Michael Larsen, and Michael Rohde Böwadt. Their shared vision is to make authentic analogue sound available in modern DAW studios. Established in 2019, the company benefits from the founders' decades of professional experience. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Freqport also operates a branch in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company’s small but high-quality and innovative product range is now available worldwide.
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From subtle to savage
Whether adding gentle warmth to a mix bus, thickening a synth bass, or driving a Rock guitar into aggressive saturation, the freqport FreqTube FT1 fits naturally into modern recording and production workflows. Its VST, AU, and AAX plugin provides parameter automation and total recall, allowing settings to be restored with each DAW session. USB-C audio connectivity and built-in 32-bit conversion remove the need for an additional audio interface or conventional hardware insert routing. Unlike purely digital plugins, however, processing is limited to the four physical channels, so additional instances cannot simply be added to expand the available processing capacity. The sturdy yet elegantly finished FreqTube FT1 features assignable controls for hands-on operation and accepts an optional rack mount adapter - a piece of genuine analogue hardware that, thanks to its plugin integration, behaves in every practical sense like a native DAW processor.
