Freqport FreqlnOut FO1: Outboard DAW Integration System

Effortless Outboard Integration

The Freqport FreqInOut FO1 is a USB‑powered 4-in/4-out hardware interface. To your computer, it appears as a VST/AU/AAX plug-in, letting you treat real analogue processors exactly like software effects. This plug-and-play design requires only one USB-C cable for data and power, effectively removing the cabling complexity and timing issues of traditional outboard setups. As one user puts it, FO1 makes configuration “ridiculously easy” – just connect your gear and play, with no added latency or power adapters needed.

Analogue Matrix & Zero-Latency Routing
At the heart of the FO1 is an analogue hardware “Matrix” that instantly reroutes signals between any connected devices. You can chain up to four pieces of gear in series or parallel and reconfigure their signal flow in real time, with no added delay. In practice, the FO1 acts like a dynamic patchbay inside your DAW – reviewers note it can “reroute signal chains on the fly with zero added latency”. Even complex multi-effect chains (for example, an EQ into a compressor) are processed entirely in analogue so that the signal only undergoes one A/D and one D/A conversion. This ensures every channel stays bit‑perfectly synchronised with no CPU buffering.

Simultaneous Multi-Channel Processing
Thanks to its multi-instance design, FO1 can process several signals at once. It contains four independent analogue circuits (one per input/output pair), so separate signals or stereo pairs run through external gear simultaneously. The FO1 plug-in adds features like a stereo M/S mode and a Hardware MIX (dry/wet) knob for each channel, enabling parallel compression or mid/side processing without extra hardware. In short, you can compress drums, EQ vocals, and drive synths all at the same time – FO1 handles multiple analogue inserts in parallel, saving time and simplifying complex setups.

Pro-Grade Audio Conversion
Inside the FO1 are professional-grade ESS 32-bit converters delivering 120 dB dynamic range at up to 192 kHz. Its ultra-low-jitter clock ensures “bit-perfect” audio synchronisation between the hardware and DAW, so the character of your analogue gear is preserved faithfully. In practice, this means the FO1 provides pristine, high-resolution transfers of all connected processors – your hardware’s tone and detail come through transparent and undistorted.

Streamlined Workflow & Expansion
The FO1 plug-in also streamlines recall and scaling. You can snap a QR-code photo of your outboard’s knob settings, and the software instantly saves those settings as a custom GUI skin. For larger rigs, FO1 is expandable: you can cascade a second FO1 to double your I/O (up to 8 in/8 out), or integrate FO1’s 4-channel path alongside your main interface to add 4 or 8 extra analogue channels. Altogether, the FreqInOut FO1 “supercharges” any hybrid studio by automating analogue routing and recall, eliminating patchbay headaches, and giving engineers unprecedented creative flexibility.

Main features:

• Hardware interface with 4 I/O
  
• Connect your outboard equipment to the FreqInOut, open the Plugin in your DAW, and use it without the hassle of advanced setup, routing, latency, or timing issues
  
• Supercharge your audio workflow with the FreqInOut Plugin
  
• Expandable to 4 or 8 more ins and outs
  
• Built-in hardware Matrix allows you to reconfigure the signal flow through your outboard equipment without adding latency
  
• M/S mode, Hardware Mix for parallel processing, and fine-tune your gain staging
  
• Scan a QR Code and create a custom skin in the plug-in for your hardware settings
  
• Process more than one audio signal at the same time
  
• Pro-grade ESS 32-bit converters up to 192kHz

Tech Specs:

• Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 4 x 4
• A/D Resolution: Up to 32-bit/192kHz
• Analogue Inputs: 4 x 1/4"
• Analogue Outputs: 4 x 1/4"
• USB: 1 x USB-C
• Power Supply: USB bus powered / 12V DC power supply (sold separately)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 220mm x 105mm x 43 mm
• Weight: 0.810 Kg
• Discover more Freqport Hardware Interfaces [FreqInOut F01]: https://www.freqport.com/product/freqinout-fo1/