Freqport’s newest update is aimed at one of the more frustrating parts of running a hybrid studio: getting outboard hardware to behave as part of the DAW session rather than a separate routing puzzle.
The company has released FreqSoft v1.10.0, its next-generation installer for analogHub, drivers, FreqInOut, and FreqTube FT1-EMU. The update improves support for the FreqTube FT1 analog tube processor and the FreqInOut FO1 hybrid I/O system, while adding support for connecting any number of Freqport or AnalogHarmony-equipped third-party hardware devices to a computer. A DAW project can use up to four devices at one time.
The software release also opens the door to Dual FreqInOut FO1-2RK, a rack-mount hardware integration system that packs two FreqInOut FO1 units into a 1U enclosure. That gives a studio eight inputs and outputs, with the option to stack two rack units for up to 16 inputs and outputs.
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FreqSoft v1.10.0 Targets the Real Problem With Hybrid DAW Routing
Hybrid production can sound great in theory. In real sessions, it can slow everything down. External hardware often means manual routing, latency checks, patch changes, level mismatches, and notes written outside the project file so the session can be recreated later.
Freqport is trying to pull that work into the DAW. Its AnalogHarmony system streams audio between hardware and the computer over USB-C with sample-accurate timing. The FreqInOut plug-in then handles routing, latency compensation, and hardware control inside the session through AAX, AU, and VST3 formats.
That changes the role of outboard gear. A compressor, EQ, tube processor, or external effect can sit closer to a plug-in workflow, with routing and recall tied to the project rather than a separate studio setup sheet.
That same issue sits behind a lot of studio wiring decisions, which is why my article on audio cables for music production still connects here. Once producers start using external gear, cable quality, routing discipline, and repeatable connections become part of the production process instead of background details.
FreqInOut Turns External Hardware Into Recallable Session Processing
The FreqInOut plug-in is where the system becomes most relevant for producers and mix engineers. Audio is processed at 32-bit with sample-accurate timing, while the plug-in manages latency compensation and hardware control from inside the DAW.
The Hardware Mix control enables parallel processing, which is valuable for adding hardware character without entirely replacing the dry signal. Mid/Side mode enables stereo work, while the ANALOG MATRIX handles flexible signal routing between connected hardware.
The goal is simple: let producers use outboard gear without breaking the session flow. A tube processor, EQ, compressor, or external effects chain can be recalled as part of the project, reducing the need to photograph settings or rebuild a patchbay layout from notes.
My roundup of hardware effects for synth rigs in 2026 touched on the reason these setups keep attracting producers. External processing changes how people perform, automate, and commit to sound. Freqport’s update addresses the less glamorous part: making those decisions easier to recall later.
Pricing and Availability for FreqSoft v1.10.0 and Dual FreqInOut FO1-2RK
FreqSoft v1.10.0 is available now as a free download. It includes analogHub, drivers, FreqInOut, and FreqTube FT1-EMU.
Dual FreqInOut FO1-2RK is available worldwide through Freqport dealers at €973.95 plus VAT or $1,175. The rack unit provides producers with 8 inputs and outputs in a 1U system, and the option to double-stack for 16 inputs and outputs.
For studios already using analog processors inside DAW-heavy sessions, this release has a clear purpose: reduce friction, improve recall, and make external hardware easier to manage without turning the setup into a separate engineering task.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
