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Tape Op on Ft1: I’m highly impressed with the quality of the entire FT-1 freqtube package

February 25, 2024

"The FT-1 freqtube is a joy to use, and its saturation is such an addictive sound... I’m highly impressed with the quality of the entire FT-1 freqtube package and look forward to more useful products from the team at Freqport."

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The best of both worlds - analog tube audio with 100% digital control and workflow

December 11, 2023

What if you could get four channels of real tube sound into your digital workflow without breaking the bank? Is it worth the trouble (and the money), or might as well just use plug-ins? Stefan Kengen has all the answers.

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MagneticMag on freqtube Ft1: "A game-changer for anyone in music production"

November 30, 2023

Vil Wance, music producer and managing editor at Magnetic Magazine on the Freqtube Ft1: "I truly think it's one of the more forward-thinking and inventive items to have hit the market this year." Read his likes and dislikes, after a long-term, in-depth test and months of use!

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Sweetwater on Freqtube FT-1: True Analog Processing, Limitless Digital Flexibility

November 25, 2023

Drummer, vocalist, recording artist and engineer Nick D’ Virgilio from Sweetwater provides an in-depth demonstration of the FT-1, showcasing its remarkable capabilities across audio sources such as kick drum, snare drum, bass guitar, vocals, stereo drum loop, and the master bus.

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Freqport now at Sweetwater, the largest online retailer of pro-audio equipment in USA

November 2, 2023

Sweetwater, the #1 online retailer of pro audio and music instruments in the United States, is excited "to give you the Holy Grail of modern music production: analog processing and sound married with digital workflow and convenience".

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Adding Tubes to your Workflow - Audio Masterclass FT1 Audio Demos, by David Mellor

October 10, 2023

Pondering on how FreqTube can transform your audio workflows? Check out this series of audio demos and find out how adding tubes - to female or male vocals; on speech; on bass or acoustic guitar; on real drums; even jazz and synth tracks - actually sounds.

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The Definitive Unboxing & In-Use by Alberto Rizzo Schettino

October 8, 2023

✅ Check another, unboxing and in-depth review from Alberto Rizzo Schettino, while he tries out the freqtube FT1 in his production workflow ► "IT'S INSANE, WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE USING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS"

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FT-1 Freqtube: Echte Röhren als VST für die DAW? auf Gearnews.de

September 21, 2023

gearnews.de, heißer und ultimativer News-Blog zum Thema Musik und Studioequipment für Musiker, Produzenten und Ingenieure, veröffentlicht Check-in auf Freqtube:„Für mich eine absolute Überraschung... Die Optik, die Haptik, das Konzept und vor allem das Klangergebnis überzeugen auf jeden Fall.“

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Gearnews.de presents FT-1 Freqtube: Real tubes as VST for the DAW? (EN)

September 20, 2023

gearnews.de - hot and ultimate go-to news blog on music and studio equipment for musicians, producers and engineers - publishes Marcus Schmahl’s test on Freqtube FT1: “An absolute surprise for me. The look, the feel, the concept and above all the sound result are definitely convincing!”

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Freqport present today at Thomann: Germany’s iconic music gear retailer!

August 30, 2023

Musikhaus Thomann, the prestigious German-based musical instrument and equipment retailer, now hosts the F1T Freqtube within its fine selection of musical instruments, studio, lighting, and pro-audio equipment that solidified its position as a premier destination for music and audio enthusiasts.

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Freqport and HAYAKUMO Bring Innovative Audio Solutions to Japan

July 3, 2023

Freqport has entered into a distribution agreement with Japan's HAYAKUMO Ltd. The alignment of core values between Freqport and HAYAKUMO - a focus on user needs, creating inherently good products, and the desire to contribute to music creation - has been a crucial element of this collaboration.

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Rock Mixer on FT1 Freqtube: They've really done a great job!

August 28, 2023

Rock Mixer offers an in-depth review on Freqtube FT-1: “Freqport really went outside the box by thinking about this unit and developing an analog effect that is totally integrated with your digital audio workstation…this is 100% one of the coolest pieces of tech I have seen this year.”

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Freqport's Exciting New Distribution Partnership with RAD Distribution

August 31, 2023

Freqport is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with RAD Distribution, a prominent name in the distribution industry for the US market. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to deliver Freqport's revolutionary products to a wider global audience.

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Thiago&Rafinha encontro com FT1: Gostamos muito dos resultados!

August 16, 2023

Thiago e Rafinha compartilham com a gente como eles atualizaram seu projeto usando FT1, melhorando seu fluxo de trabalho e fazendo ele mais dinãmico: “Ele é muito prático… é bem poderoso, bem grande na nossa música! A gente vai continuar explorando ele aqui. Parece ser algo bem legal de usar e é algo que vai agregar bastante qualidade e peso nos sons.”

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Thiago and Rafinha: It came to revolutionise the analog market!

August 15, 2023

Thiago and Rafinha share how they upgraded their project by using FT1, improving and creating a more dynamic workflow: “It’s super practical… it's super powerful! The effect on our track was huge! We will definitely keep exploring it, it’s super nice to use it and it will no add a lot to our productions, lot of quality and density to the sound.”

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Freqport's FT-1 freqtube earns a FutureMusic Power Award!

July 11, 2023

Future Music has set up a long-term review with three different reviewers who are familiar with tube processing and own several high-end tube processors. Verdict: Despite the many challenges Freqport faced, they managed to deliver on their promise of “real analog processing inside your computer.”

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Interview with freqtube designer - by Qlyde (transcript)

April 26, 2023

In this interview, you will hear from qlyde, a music producer who voted the FT-1 as the “Best at NAMM” new product for music production. You will also learn how FT-1 freqtube delivers tube saturation with high-quality converters, low noise floor, and total recall.

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Unveiling the Future of Music at NAMM: Our Experience with FT1

April 26, 2023

At NAMM 2023, we unveiled our innovative FT1 to the rest of world, and received an overwhelming response from music enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders. The event saw a wave of visitors eager to explore FT1's capabilities, recognising its potential as an essential creative tool. Check out Mikael's demo for Sonic State.

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NAMM SHOW 2023 - we are exhibiting! B10805

April 4, 2023

Visit us at booth 10805 for an opportunity to test freqtube FT1, talk about music and technology, and even win an unit! Join us on April 13-15 in sunny California for an unforgettable music innovation and technology experience. We can't wait to see you there!

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Amazona.de reviews freqtube FT1, plug-in with tube processor (EN)

April 4, 2023

The go-to resource for musicians and music producers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, AMAZONA.de, has tested and reviewed FT1 freqtube. Sound comparisons available. (ENGLISH VERSION)

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TEST: FREQPORT FT-1 FREQTUBE, PLUG-IN MIT RÖHRENPROZESSOR (DE)

April 4, 2023

Die Anlaufstelle für Musiker und Musikproduzenten in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, AMAZONA.de, hat den FT1 FreqTube getestet und rezensiert. Klangvergleiche sind verfügbar.

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Add Tube Magic to Your DAW - Audio Masterclass featuring FT1 - Video

March 21, 2023

David Mellor debates on tubes, DAW and sound quality in this Audio Masterclass lecture that features FT1 freqtube!

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NOW IN THE USA! Freqtube FT1 available at Vintage King Audio!

March 20, 2023

For 30 years Vintage King has been offering "the finest professional recording equipment in the world", and now, Freqport's FT1 joins the list of finest professional audio recording equipment available in the USA!

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FreqTube Saturation Box Sound Review (A/B Test) - AudioAnimals - Video

February 27, 2023

In this video Audio Animals Studio reviews "the highly versatile FreqTube saturation box and the kind of sound that can be achieved using it across different audio sources." Video and sound examples!

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Freqtube FT-1 Review - Audio Animals Studio - Video

February 27, 2023

Audio Animals Studio reviews "the amazing FreqTube saturation box", and concludes it is "one of the best products I have used in a long time"!

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Freqport's innovative Freqtube FT1 featured in SOS Magazine!

January 23, 2023

Sound on Sound magazine, The World's Best Recording and Music Technology Magazine, has featured the innovative FT1 from Freqport! Read the in-depth test-review in the February issue.

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Using vacuum tubes for more natural sound - why & how

December 19, 2022

Linear devices like vacuum tubes produce a far more natural sound and provide a much deeper emotional connection to the music. But why is that so? Read about the technology.

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SuperBooth 2022 - Freqtube FT1 pre-order launch

November 16, 2022

We presented our FT-1 on SuperBooth 2022. Freqport's cutting-edge innovation has stirred the music technology industry and raised quite an interest.

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Freqport launches Freqtube FT1 - Press Release

May 14, 2022

Freqport presents the world's first platform for analog processing inside your computer - the FT1 Freqtube, a quad-instance analog tube processor. First units now go on sales!