FREQPORT FreqInOut FO1_2RK - Patchbay

• Rackmount Hardware Integration System
• The system comprises 2x the + rack tray
• Outboard gear can be used like plugins in the DAW
• Fully recallable hardware inserts
• Routing control directly within the plug-in
• Automation and session recall
• Sample-accurate round-trip latency compensation
• Delay-compensated operation
• Hardware gain staging within the plug-in
• Hardware mix for parallel processing
• M/S mode for stereo workflows
• Analogue matrix for flexible routing
• Multi-instance support
• Multiple hardware paths per session
• Works with existing audio interfaces
• A single USB-C connection for audio and control
• VST3 / AU / AAX
• Compatible with macOS / Windows

With the Freqport FreqInOut FO1_2RK, classic outboard gear is finally integrated into everyday studio work in exactly the way one has always wanted in a hybrid workflow. The rack-mount hardware integration system makes external hardware just as easy to use within the DAW as a modern plug-in. Routing, gain staging, parallel signals and recall are managed directly within the FreqInOut plug-in as part of your session. This saves time, reduces the hassle of cabling and ensures that external hardware no longer feels like a foreign element in the project, but rather like a natural part of the mix.

Anyone who works with external hardware is familiar with the classic pitfalls. Recabling, manual latency correction, timing issues during recording and a lack of recall not only cost time but often also slow down the creative flow. This is exactly where the FO1_2RK comes in. The system brings outboard gear into a modern production context, where hardware doesn’t have to be slower, but can be just as flexible as software.

Instead of complicated signal paths, control takes place directly within the plug-in. This keeps your setup clear, reproducible and significantly faster in day-to-day use.

The key selling point of the FreqInOut FO1_2RK is clear: use outboard gear just like plug-ins. The complete configuration of external hardware is saved directly within the session. This allows projects to be recalled cleanly, without having to re-patch or laboriously reconstruct settings each time. This is a huge advantage, particularly in professional productions, on client projects or during longer mixing phases.

A real highlight is the sample-accurate automatic round-trip latency compensation. This ensures that connected hardware remains phase-coherent, timing-stable and seamlessly integrated, even when multiple hardware paths are running in parallel within a session. This makes the FO1_2RK particularly appealing to anyone who wants to use external compressors, EQs or saturators not only creatively but also with technical precision.

With Hardware Mix for parallel processing and the integrated M/S mode, the system extends classic outboard setups with functions that are otherwise usually only conveniently available in a pure ‘in-the-box’ workflow. This means that external devices can not only be inserted in the traditional way, but also used in a much more creative and flexible manner.

The integrated analogue matrix makes changing signal paths particularly convenient. Instead of re-plugging cables, different routings can be implemented quickly and directly. This saves time, keeps the workflow flowing smoothly and is worth its weight in gold, particularly in more complex setups.

A particular strength of the FO1_2RK is that it works alongside your existing audio interface. It therefore does not replace your current setup, but specifically expands it with dedicated hardware I/O for outboard processing. This works on macOS and Windows, without the need to swap interfaces or use Aggregate Devices. Audio and control are conveniently handled via a single USB-C connection.

This is a particularly elegant solution for studios that want to keep their existing interface whilst still gaining more control over external hardware.

The FO1_2RK isn’t just useful for compact setups. The system is scalable and can be expanded to accommodate larger workflows. This means the solution grows with your studio and remains a practical choice even when more external hardware or additional routing paths come into play.

The big difference between a traditional hardware insert and the Freqport FreqInOut FO1_2RK lies not only in convenience, but in the overall feel of the workflow. External hardware is not treated as a separate entity here, but as a natural part of the project. This is precisely what makes the system so exciting for hybrid studios, as it combines the feel and sound of outboard gear with the speed and reproducibility of modern DAW workflows.

• Audio inputs: 8x line input (2x 4)
• Audio outputs: 8x line output (2x 4)
• Connections: 6.35 mm jack
• Audio interface required: Yes
• Computer connection: USB-C
• Converters: 32-bit AD/DA
• DAC dynamic range: 120 dB
• ADC dynamic range: 116 dB
• Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
• Recall Remote: Yes
• Sends: Yes
• Returns: Yes
• Patch modes: Normalised, Parallel
• Plugin formats: VST3, AU, AAX
• Compatible operating systems: macOS, Windows
• Power supply: USB bus power or external 12 V DC power supply
• Contents: 2x Freqport FreqInOut FO1, rack-mount kit / rack tray