Gearspace: “Freqport fashions Freqtube FT1-EMU emulation as true analogue tube saturation and harmonics plug-in”

Freqport’s FreqTube FT1-EMU has appeared on Gearspace, where the company shared details about its new tube emulation plugin based on the FreqTube FT1 hardware.

The post presents FreqTube FT1-EMU as a software version of the hardware concept, bringing tube-based processing into the DAW while retaining the option to connect to the original unit.

SPICE-Based Modeling

According to the Gearspace announcement, FreqTube FT1-EMU is built using component-level SPICE modeling of the original circuit.

The plugin captures tube saturation, harmonics, and dynamic behaviour derived from the hardware design.

Tube Configuration

The post also references the tube types used in the plugin, including E83CC and 12AT7.

Working Inside the DAW

FreqTubeFT1-EMU operates as a plugin within a DAW environment, allowing tube processing to be applied directly in a session.

Switching to Hardware

The Gearspace announcement highlights that when the FreqTube FT1 is connected, the plugin switches from software emulation to real analog tube processing.

Closing Note

As presented on Gearspace, FreqTube FT1-EMU brings the FreqTube concept into a software format, with access to hardware processing when required.

Hybrid made simple.

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