If you have an interface that uses Mix Control or Focusrite Control, the driver will be installed at the same time if it's needed. It is important to mention that for people who are using studio monitors to mix their projects and also want to do recordings with this interface - it is not a great option. Connect your Scarlett to your computer using the USB cable and you’ll be able to select it as the input and output device for your system (System Preferences > Sound) and as the input and output device in your recording software. Electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to the line input and the impedance adjusted to Hi-Z accordingly. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range deliver the audio performance you'd find in a pro studio.

In other words, “2i2” stands for two (i)nputs and two outputs, and 4i4 accordingly stands for four (i)nputs and four outputs.This allows you to hear your backing track, for example, from your recording software as well as your input signal at the same time, with near-zero latency. Meant to be used for Electric guitars, Bass, or any other electric instrument with a mono output (Fender Rhodes, Wurli). The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle includes all the tools you need to record, produce and release your tracks. The ability to power these interfaces as a standalone device is not an option unless you're using a USB hub or adapter. If you're having problems installing the driver on Windows 7, please try the steps in the following article: Focusrite USB Driver will not install on my Windows 7 machine (digital signature problem).

The delay occurs because when you sing or play guitar into your interface, the audio is being processed in the digital realm before it reaches your ears. See this article for details on how to use the Direct Monitor switch with Scarlett Solo, Scarlett 2i2 and iTrack Solo. If you’re looking to do serious multitracking for drum recordings, ensembles or bands, check out the 18i8 or 18i20 from the same series instead. 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. The Clarett Thunderbolt interfaces need a driver to work on Mac systems and this needs to be downloaded and installed separately to the Focusrite Control software.These best-in-class interfaces combine the best ever Scarlett preamps with high headroom inputs/converters, Air mode for more textural vocals, USB-C connectivity and much more. So you have separate sources and signal-path to control the output of the headphone and master outs. Every new Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett+, and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business. To make things simpler still, Focusrite has included a “Quick Start Tool” and put together an impressive and comprehensive package of free software, some in the box and some available for download, which includes Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist, Focusrite Red Plugin Suite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, a three-month subscription to Splice Sounds, and a software tool of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys of your choice. The black front panel encases one large rotary dial for monitoring levels, and two smaller ones act as gain knobs.