{"product_id":"freqtube-ft1-emu","title":"FreqTube FT1-EMU","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid done right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreqTube FT1-EMU is a circuit-accurate analog tube saturation plugin that brings the sound and behavior of real tube hardware directly into your DAW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped from a component-level circuit model based on a SPICE reference simulation of the original FreqTube FT1 hardware, the plugin recreates the nonlinear response, harmonic richness, and dynamic interaction of a real analog tube signal path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT1-EMU is the first plugin platform designed to move between circuit-accurate software emulation and real analog hardware processing within the same DAW session — with a single click.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore freely, commit only when it matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun FT1-EMU entirely in-the-box to add authentic tube tone across your mix. Then, whenever you’re ready, you can expand your setup by connecting the real FreqTube FT1 hardware and switch instantly from software emulation to true analog tube processing — using the same plugin, controls, and session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hybrid workflow gives producers and engineers the flexibility of modern digital production today, with a natural path to real analog hardware whenever they choose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITB Producers \u0026amp; Mix Engineers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd authentic analog tube character directly inside your DAW while keeping full automation, recall, and session flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid studio workflows:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix and shape tone in software across your entire session, then switch key tracks to real analog processing when it matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile and remote production:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork anywhere — on the road, in temporary studios, or across multiple systems — without needing hardware connected at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog enthusiasts who want flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudition tone, experiment freely, and commit to real analog hardware only when you choose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware users tired of patching and printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEliminate re-patching, session rebuilding, and manual recall by controlling hardware processing directly from the plugin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the hardware integration works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT1-EMU seamlessly connects to the real FreqTube FT1 hardware, allowing the plugin to switch instantly from software emulation to true analog tube processing. The same plugin, the same controls, the same session — now routed through real analog circuitry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal tube signal path\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen connected to the FreqTube FT1 hardware, audio is routed through four real analog tube channels with selectable tube types, processed entirely in the analog domain before returning to your DAW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBit-perfect DAW integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio is streamed between your DAW and the FT1 hardware at high resolution with ultra-low latency, preserving timing, dynamics, and tone. Hardware processing is fully recallable inside your DAW session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnified control surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll hardware processing is controlled directly from the FT1-EMU plugin interface. Adjust drive, harmonics, filters, and signal flow exactly as in software — with the sound of real analog hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlugin formats: VST3, AU, AAX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem requirements: macOS (64-bit), Window (64-bit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation: Simple installer, with activation via iLok (note: free iLok account required for activation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freqport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57876376125704,"sku":"301403","price":74.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/1276\/6728\/files\/Freqport-FT1-EMU-screenshot.png?v=1779969592","url":"https:\/\/www.plugin-alliance.com\/products\/freqtube-ft1-emu","provider":"Plugin Alliance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}