IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Macs not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system on High Sierra 10.13. Please see this article for more information. How do I connect and sync an external preamp unit with an optical ADAT output to my Focusrite interface via ADAT? Can I also use the analogue outputs on the Expansion interface? To convert a Mic or Instrument signal to a Line level signal to connect it to other analogue equipment If you are using a Clarett Thunderbolt in terface then please ensure you have allowed the driver to load as per this article .

Allowing c ertain processes and folders through as exceptions will differ depending on the firewall or antivirus software , but typically, you will have the choice to select a Process: For compatibility information for Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) on macOS High Sierra 10.13 please see this article.As well as the new Scarlett features, you’ll also get a selection of excellent software, so you can get creative right out the box: Sync Light - This light should be green indicating the unit is in 'Sync' with itself or external devices, when lit Red the unit will not pass audio.

Monitor Controls (*applicable only to select devices) - Set which outputs the 'MONITOR' knob on the front panel will control.

Focusrite Control also allows you to change some settings on your interface, and, on the 4i4 upwards, allows you to change which audio is being sent to which outputs. It may not appear to be a big step up from the 18i6, but they're worlds apart in terms of physical connectivity" Once you have done this, close Focusrite Control and disconnect the interface from the computer. Connect the optical ADAT output of the interface to your Host interface's optical ADAT input (using a TOSLink optical cable) to record the inputs from the Expansion unit into your computer.

YES - Scarlett Plugin Suite may still work; we have ended development support so compatibility is not guaranteed. If your i nterface is showing correctly in the System report, but Focusrite Control still displays No Hardware Connected, please complete the following instructions: If your 2nd Gen Solo, 2i2 or 2i4 appears as separate Input and Output devices on macOS Sierra 10.12.2, complete the steps in this article.For compatibility information for Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) on macOS Mojave 10.14 please see this article. There's also a monitor level control with Mute and Dim buttons. The 18i20 uses Focusrite's Scarlett MixControl software, so although input gains are hardware-controlled, the monitor, Dim and Mute controls can be accessed via software, too. NO - VRM Box will appear as an output device and stream audio, however, the VRM software will not work. This tab will show you your interface's outputs and what is routed to them. There are three output routing options available for each output: