Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Audio Interface - Unbox and Setup and I try the AUTO GAIN

[@guitarvirtuo]

I have a 18i20 gen 3 - bought it in 2019, and still very good! What I like of the 4th gen, is the graphic showing your output track playing like on the Clarett models. Nice little extra to have! I will keep the gen 3 a bit longer cause works fine!

[@nick314]

Two notes. You can trigger the auto-gain from your phone/ipad remote app. Also for the monitoring of the audio, you have to disable input monitoring inside reaper, or if you hear the physical Analog 1 from the focusrite control, you can mute that from the mixer and routing setting.

[@MikeFoerster]

Good luck with your new stuff. Talk to you soon!

[@wiznomad7760]

I just upgraded to the 4th gen 18i20 from the Saffire Pro 40 that I’ve used for8 years. I didn’t want to upgrade, but my new Mac Studio food not want to play with the Saffire. Long story short: a few weeks in and I love it

[@CalTN]

I've got a 2nd gen 18i20. I love it except for the lack of integrated loopback. I'd like to be an octopre for more inputs but there is not way to monitor and remote/midi adjust track input levels.

[@QuestForGear]

That's a bummer! You can monitor them in your DAW software though right?

[@CalTN]

@QuestForGear Yes

[@johnlance3860]

I think your issue with monitoring is the monitor choices on the individual channels in Reaper. I think it's the speaker on the default theme

[@QuestForGear]

Yeah you're right. It was working at it should. I was more worried that it was doing some 'double monitoring' like the Apollo's do.... as in - they output no by default - and then again in Reaper. So yeah. It was a moment of over and under thinking it.

[@johnlance3860]

@QuestForGear I hope it works out, I bet it sounds great!

[@QuestForGear]

So far so good! I don't want to dunk on the Zoom too bad... but... it was harsh and sterile. The Focusrite is already warmer and more hi-fi. And this 4th gen internal interface vs the 3rd gen is a HUGE improvement.

[@enrifretless]

Thanks for sharing your Unbox and Setup You can take a look at some of the Focusrite YT channel videos, they show how to use the Auto Gain feature very well, and also I think you can use a tablet/iPad/iPhone From their website: "Multi-channel Auto Gain Set levels for up to eight preamps simultaneously with multi-channel Auto Gain, ideal for multi-mic or full band setups. Configure multi-channel Auto Gain via the desktop app or remotely on iOS and Android, allowing you to stay focused on the performance with fewer trips to the computer." Good luck!

[@craigschmidt1634]

Hey man, nice videos, just watched a few of them this afternoon. Fellow Canadian here. Have you had any experience with the 2nd generation 18i20? I am looking at a used one for $299. I wanna record my band live off the floor so my 2 input Scarlett isn't gonna cut it. Would love your opinion. Thanks!

[@QuestForGear]

I own a third and a 4th... sorry never a second. Is the used one from somewhere you can return it? I'd be shocked if you had any issues with it, but you just never know.

[@craigschmidt1634]

@QuestForGear totally it's from L&M. I haven't picked it up yet but for $299 I figured it's worth a try. Thanks man!

[@debackerdave38]

With Alt you can choose between monitor 1-2 or 3-4,but is it also possible to play them together for example when I have a subwoofer , I want to turn on or off .

[@QuestForGear]

Appreciate the tip! I've had not dove to the bottom of the internals yet.

[@konafama]

My 4i4 didn’t do the relay click and slow,boot. What’s different?

[@haligalo5979]

Audient EVO 16 for €425 or Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen for €699? Are the extra software bundles with the Scarlett worth it, or is the Audient EVO 16 enough when using Logic Pro with built-in DAW effects? What would you recommend? THX

[@QuestForGear]

The EVO was on my list... but I didn't get it because they charge extra for the rack ears and you have to go find some. Cutting corners like that is a red flag for me. I have no idea how the EVO sounds or operates but the rack ears was a deal breaker for me.

[@haligalo5979]

@@QuestForGear Thanks for replying so quickly! I’ll just put the EVO or the Scarlett on the table :) Let’s see, maybe someone has experience with the EVO and can share more about it.

[@QuestForGear]

I get the impression that they sound great. Please let me know what you think if you get one, would love to hear what you think.

[@scuffedinvestor2607]

Snagged a used gen 3 at Guitar Center for 370 bucks. I use that and a Yamaha MG10XUF on an aggregate. I had to cut down on the aggregates. Logic Pro shit the bed because apparently 50 inputs/outs was a bit much for it.(Just wanted a bunch of sends for outboard gimmicks) Kind of bummed to hear your impression of the Live Track. I wanted something like the 18i20 but with its own channel channel strips and faders. I suppose I'll start accumulating DAW controllers. The extra relays may have something to do with the auto gain function by the way. I may be full off shit. I dunno.

[@konafama]

Now there’s a remote for