The setting of Freq's lore unfolds in a futuristic realm where the influence of sound frequencies governs all aspects of life. In this world, everything from traffic, AR visuals, electricity to warfare and of course music is orchestrated through the manipulation/extraction of sound frequencies. The narrative unfolds within the sprawling expanse of Rephlex, a vast city featuring diverse districts, factions, and social classes. FREQ's lore is based on the history of electronic music, featuring characters, weapons, equipment, locations, events and a general reference system that mirrors our real-life counterparts (for example, the character Kith is modeled after Keith Flint from the band "The Prodigy").