Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback

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Ensure Focusrite Control has been installed on the main C: drive of your computer. Installing Focusrite Control to a secondary drive can cause issues. If in doubt, please reinstall Focusrite Control.

Allowing you to compose, record and produce your music, the Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface comes with some fantastic software included with all the tools you need. Also, Scarlett Solo and 2i2 3rd Gen will be detected by Focusrite Control, but they display the message 'Output routing is not supported on this device' because their output controls are all located on the front of the device itself.Coming with a USB cable, power supply and a multitude of fantastic software, you can get recording straight away and enjoy amazing results.

What’s more important for you in your situation, are the specs of your computer. The Scarletts are super-low latency, so if you do find you are having dropouts, audio pops, etc — it’s more than likely going to be an issue to do with the overall computer specs. Writing with loads of channels of CPU-intensive orchestra libraries and VSTs will take its toll on your computer’s resources, regardless of how low latency the audio interface is. credits per month - they serve as "currency" and can be "spent" on sounds, sound generators, presets and midi files UK manufacturer Focusrite has made world-class mic preamps for decades. The 3 rd Generation’s mic pre is the best to ever feature in the Scarlett range. Expect a warm, dynamic response that’ll take care of any instrument with ease.The specific Input Channel will vary depending on your interface and Sample Rate. Below are the input channels for Scarlett 3rd Gen interfaces at a Sample Rate of 44.1-48kHz. For more information, see the Focusrite Control User Guide for your specific interface.

Despite their powerful and comprehensive features, these DAWs are still intuitive enough for you to get great results in no time; even if you’re a complete beginner. F ocusrite interfaces should appear under both : ‘ Sound, Video & Game Controllers’ and ' Focusrite Audio .’ One welcome difference is the new headphone amps, which drive significantly louder (and clearer) than previous generations. The ‘Air’ mode, inspired by Focusrite’s legendary ISA preamp, adds a unique breathy detail to higher frequencies, perfect for injecting life into vocal recordings. Next up, 24-bit/192kHz converters offer unprecedented clarity for an interface at this price point. Intuitive, Professional, State-of-the-artIf your interfa ce is being seen at a hardware level, the interface model will be displayed in the main window as shown below. Incl. USB cable (type C to A), power supply and Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle (Ableton Live Lite, 3 months Splice Sounds membership and Plug-in bundle for songwriting, mixing and mastering, Pro Tools Artist (three-month subscription) and Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle) Focusrite introduces a new partnership with Splice, giving 3rd generation customers 3 months free access to countless royalty-free, high-quality samples, Loops and presets - with new releases every day. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Splice delivers sounds in all genres, from mainstream pop to underground mixtapes to film scores.

The service will not quit and will remain in Activity Monitor. Your interface should now appear in Focusrite Control.The Scarlett 8i6 (1st Gen) + 18i6 interfaces aren't bus-powered so you will need to ensure that the supplied power adapter is connected to a power supply. Focusrite has done a great job with the new 3rd generation interfaces. While first glances may give the impression that they are just a prettier version of their former selves, the real magic lies under the hood. This is evident in many of the upgrades listed above.