Gearnews: “Freqport FreqTube FT1-EMU — Tube Saturation Moves In-the-Box”

Gearnews recently covered the release of FreqTube FT1-EMU, a tube saturation plugin based on the FreqTube FT1 hardware.

The plugin brings tube-based processing into a DAW environment, while maintaining the option to connect to the original hardware.

Built on Circuit Modeling

As highlighted in the article, FreqTube FT1-EMU is built using component-level modeling based on a SPICE reference model of the original hardware.

This approach captures:

• Tube saturation
• Harmonic content
• Natural dynamic behaviour

Tube Architecture

Gearnews points to the plugin’s tube configuration:

• E83CC tubes for stronger saturation
• 12AT7 tubes for smoother harmonic response

In-the-Box Workflow

FreqTube FT1-EMU operates as a standard plugin, allowing tube-based processing directly inside the DAW environment.

Hardware Integration

Gearnews also highlights the connection to hardware.

When the FreqTube FT1 is connected, the plugin switches from software emulation to real analog tube processing.

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Final Thought

The Gearnews feature presents FreqTube FT1-EMU as a system that brings tube-based processing into a software workflow, with the option to access real analog hardware when needed.

Hybrid made simple.

Read the full article: HERE