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FidelityFuze 1.4.0 news (1st of October 2025)

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+### [1st October 2025](/news/20251001)
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+**FidelityFuze 1.4.0** is now available with a new **Quick Setup Check**.  
+At the same time, [Brad West](https://www.youtube.com/@Brad_West) has released a full **walkthrough** of FidelityFuze in a real Final Cut Pro workflow. [Watch it here](https://youtu.be/Oop41jfVUKI) to see how the plugin fits into editing and what the results look like.  While you watch, **grab the discount code and join the giveaway he is running**. If you decide to buy, using his link supports the effort he put into creating the video.
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+[![](/static/fidelityfuze-1.4.0-bradwest.jpg)](https://youtu.be/Oop41jfVUKI)
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+**FidelityFuze 1.4.0** quietly shipped earlier this month.  
+It is a smaller update focused on making the first run smoother for new users and trial testers.
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+**Quick Setup Check**
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+Opening the app for the first time now shows a **welcome and setup screen**. It provides a short overview of the plugin and guides you through the **initial project configuration**.  
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+The goal is to help new users avoid common early mistakes such as incorrect clip setup or confusion about **compound** and **adjustment layers**.
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+![](/static/fidelityfuze-1.4.0-quicksetupcheck.png)
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+**About FidelityFuze**
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+**FidelityFuze** is a **native Final Cut Pro plugin** for **real-time video upscaling**.  It doubles resolution directly in the timeline from **1080p to 4K** or from **4K to 8K**. There are no proxies, no exports and no round-tripping.  
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+It uses fast, predictable algorithms rather than generative AI. It includes **noise reduction** and **detail recovery**. It is built for **Apple Silicon** and **Metal-accelerated** for smooth playback and clean output.
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+You can **download the update or start the 7-day trial** at [https://fidelityfuze.com](https://fidelityfuze.com).
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+— Sebastian (Author of FidelityFuze)