Focusrite Scarlett - Beginners Guide to Getting Started - USB Audio Interface

[@paulb356]

This is sooo good. I find some of this stuff intimidating but you go through it in such a clear way. Much appreciated -- cheers!

[@DSoundman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Linteria]

So clear and concise in your style, loved every minute. Great job man. I have the 4i4 btw.

[@jaco_beatz]

Thank you for explaining me how to control everything about the product. U did better than the focusrite Support!!

[@JamieR]

Great coverage! Very detailed and easy to follow. I do however miss the old software interface that Saffire Pro 24 DSP had. Which gave complete control over everything. This seems a lot more simplified.

[@babssarwar4169]

Thanks for explaining, with great detail and it's easy to follow.

[@cesareorodriguez1743]

Very informative and to the point! I just bought a Focusrite 8i6 and this video opened my eyes on what to expect, being new to computer-based recording. Thanks again and good job!!

[@russellwaterman9000]

Thanks. I've just bought a Focusrite Scarlet 4i4 as well as a DAW and MIDI keyboard, but haven't worked out how to use any of it yet as I'm 35yrs out of date and need to make some conceptual leaps. This video has helped a lot

[@javiervidoza2316]

Good, easy and short... Congratulation, you have helped a lot... Thumb up!!!!!!!!

[@alfredoalequin]

Thank you for sharing. I clarified all my doubts. Awesome!

[@skaragozian]

Thanks for the illustrations and Line Inputs 3,4 Stereo from the Kbrd. and that the Mic.1 Input only affects the Speaker or Direct output of the monitors and does not effect the DAw Input levels, Thx again I will Start using my 4i4 soon.

[@luisdanielmesa]

2:02 The USB spec has separate wires for data and for power... The only thing you need to worry about (in both scenarios: power adapter vs usb power) is how good your USB cable is (shielding basically).

[@TranceHeed]

Do you not have midi setup too on the nord? Great vid btw. Really good.

[@sailingpacemaker]

Awesome video. We just brought the M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro as we get back into music. My wife sings and we plan to record with up to 2 microphones. So I have 2 questions: 1) how would you use the model here with the M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro Controller and should we use 2 microphones would we need to go for a different version? And 2) We are just getting back into it all, so what would be a good affordable microphone to get us up and running without breaking the bank? We chose the keyboard/controller thanks to your awesome videos, keep up the amazing work. God bless 🙂

[@markcompo4201]

Thank you for this informative and detailed video. How do you integrate the video camera with this audio interface?

[@DSoundman]

Thanks! I record a separate audio feed and sync that with the video during editing.

[@markcompo4201]

Wonderful! Can i use an iPhone for video recording and sync with the audio? Thanks

[@victorvillar2114]

Thank you...best tutorial so far!!!

[@thegodphreaker]

just trying to get a mic to play through the focusrite, all i hear is static unless i use the mic as input and speakers as output cant figure out how to route both with focus rite

[@weddingmayhem]

hello, so helpful, complete novice here trying to set up a podcast, i have audacity and the 8i6. are you able to run through using two mics and two headphones in a step by step guide for a idiot :)

[@DSoundman]

Hey! That’s a great idea! I’ll add it to my list of videos to make!

[@blackbirdpie217]

I've been using my Scarlett 2i4 for nearly ten years and I just found out there's software for it. I just plugged it into Windows.. starting with XP, updating Windows at least twice, W7 and W10pro, and I just use the dials. I guess there's more to know about it. I never knew. Now to find out how to get it.

[@jordanlotus188]

very nice and useful. It is really clear . Thanks!! which audio interface should I use for recording 4 condenser mics + 1 Guitar/keyboards etc live with Ableton or other DWA. is the mixer needed to do recording. in case please suggest good digital mixer for recording.

[@BitsAndPieces-h9j]

Thanks..hopefully you can guide me with running my IPAD out to the focusrite 2i4-- I tried using a cable with 2 pin mini out to 1/4" stereo from ipad to front jack on 2i4 and could not hear it. My goal is to mix a mic and sound efx from the ipad

[@jamesfisher-martins7482]

Thanks for the great video. Do you know how to use the GarageBand piano sounds if I'm routing my keyboard line through the Scarlet 4i4? Is there a way to get piano effects for keyboards connected through Line input?

[@ntsikintsele6971]

Hi Douglas Thank you for this video just question does 8i6 work without the adapter?

[@noeliasamaniegaa]

can you do a video explaining how you connect your fandom power mic to your focus rite and connect it to your phone?

[@jamespinchottojamesparrish7636]

Clear and to the Point. Looking forward to the other videos on this topic! Rock on!

[@vankap350]

hello I enjoyed your video and start to build up a home studio I have MacBook and focus rite Scarlett 8i6 but I have problem for USB to connect to my Mac? what usb should I use?

[@UDPride]

I assume is you plug in a pair of monitor speakers on line out 1/2 and set up those in Focusrite, you'll hear your playing on the speakers while you record? I may not want to use the headphones. If you plug in the headphone jack, does the monitor out automatically shut off?

[@RuneHogstad]

Perfect :-) very informative thanks

[@pobbob335]

Hi Douglas. Thanks for this. Quick ques.....Im taking my ns3 as you do into inputs 3 and 4 of focusrite. When I do this I only get half readings even when nord is full volume. Is this right? If I go into inputs 1 and 2, no probs as there is gain knob. Any help would be great. Thanks

[@Fenitarn24]

Hey, I bought a Scarlet solo 4th gen and my Focusrite Control 2 software looks nothing like yours. I just want to learn electric guitar with headphones on because I can't make too much noise in my apartment? Could you help please?Thanks!

[@Makebelieve123]

Thanks @DSoundman....can you use all inputs ( back and front of the unit ) for multitracking 8 line inputs simultaneously ?

[@DSoundman]

Yes! With my unit I only have 6 inputs unless I use SPDIF, then I get 8.

[@Makebelieve123]

@@DSoundman brilliant thanks for clarifying. Oh , and i was refering to the 18i8 btw.....I have a mixer with 4 groups so would like to send each group to the line inputs on the back and use the front inputs for my synths, taking that to 8 inputs simultaneously

[@antoniobugarin]

It would've been nice to see you using the monitors. I am yet to find someone that goes through the proces of hooking up and making your monitors work.

[@DSoundman]

That's a good thought. Now that I have dedicated monitors I'll put that on my list of videos to make!

[@Drivethebeat]

Just a note - The main monitor dial (front) only controls volume for outputs 1 and 2 (back)

[@talkingstraightwithnate]

I am have a backing track with a click (left) & a synth on the other side. How do I split them up so that one output sends just the synth to the PA and the click into a pair of headphones?

[@ObertMungazi]

powerful

[@timbrusky1]

I am planning on upping my audio on a Apache Labs ANAN 8000DLE ham radio, was told I need to add Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio interface, ART MP STUDIO PREAMP, Behringer Ultragraph Pro FBQ3102HD Equalizer, a Graphical 31 stereo, My microphone is a Heil PR77D with a 3 pin XLR cable, Do you know how all these connect together to make it work? I've asked many you tubers, they have decided not to correspond back. Maybe you can help, step by step.

[@miguelurrutdarkorangefan2750]

Great video!

[@PBHorrorGaming]

Cheers

[@samsmusichub]

Thanks!

[@NelsonRiverosMusic]

Thank you for this, How can I get what I have connected to come out of my headphones? I have mic in one input and guitar in another, Nothing is coming out through headphones,

[@KrystofDreamJourney]

Well... I have to say that I am on iMac 5K 27 inch, late 2015 (10.14.6) with Pro-Tools Studio 2023.6.0. Software that came with Scarlett 6i6 10 years ago is called “Scarlett MixControl” and looks completely different than the one in your video. For the last 10 years I haven’t been able to set it up. Nothing makes sense to me in it.

[@semipro6600]

i only have audio coming out of one side of my headphones is there a way to fix this?

[@cottage_pie]

I'm looking at this one as a mid range, that's affordable. However, I want to plug my guitar into it. That's a must for me. You mentioned something about it not having gain? Idk, I'm a little confused, would you recommend this for guitar? (1/6 jack) I also want the other ports too, mic as well. It seems like a good all in one. Any advise?

[@cottage_pie]

Or maybe, I could just put a mic near the pickups. I like my 70s rock 😅 When I use hifi gear you get that ambience and sound stage, which I feel would be lost with a direct input. Would it?

[@cottage_pie]

Wait, I couldn't do that, because my guitar wouldn't be plugged into anything... Id put it near my amp?

[@vShiinz]

Bad with terminology here, but how do you stop hearing yourself through the headphones using a condenser mic, when you put headphones in to the Interface?

[@richardstones6445]

What if I use a condenser mic and a ribbon mic? Won't the phantom power mess up the ribbon mic's input?

[@djaafarsassi5003]

Phantom power charged juste when you use xlr cable.. Then connect it with other.. And nit all dynamics can support phantom and not all be damaged

[@whoopdeefriggindoo]

Which is better for the focusrite Scarlett 8i6, Windows 10 or 11?

[@maskedcreator4525]

I am no expert, but I think USB cables send power through different cables, and data through other cables. I don't think the power going through in separate cables will change the signal, but I could be wrong.

[@levialston9046]

hello I have that same one but cannot seem to get my Keyboard to make sound thru the focus rite I have both plugs in from keyboard to scarlet in line input 3&4 but no sound how do I fix this?

[@zadithoflynn7120]

Please, I have a Scarlett 4i4....with Yamaha modx. Do you think i should use a TS câble? Because the volume of my keyboard is low when I just use a midi connexion with my computer. What should i do, please.

[@michaelandesthercollins8551]

Thanks so much for the very informative video. I have a question. Can I connect a keyboard to inputs 3 or 4 and create a mono track?

[@NelsonRiverosMusic]

I just purchased the 8i6 but when I open the Focusrite Control it does not open the window that you show here. Its says No Hardware Connected.

[@xkarza24]

I have i808 and I plugged in but in wont turn on? I have thought of buying new one

[@isaacixtupe8983]

I managed to set the software for the Scarlett 4i4. However, for some reason when I plug the interface to my laptop a blue screen appears with a text that reads: " Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart. We'll restart for you.'' after it restarts nothing happens and the blue screen appears again. This only happens when the interface is plugged, my computer runs as normal without the interface plugged in. Has anyone ran into this problem? Please let me know how you managed this situation or send me a link for instructions. I'll appreciate that

[@robertopacheco493]

Hello. I'm from Brazil and I'm in doubt between the Scarlett 4i4 and Tascam 4x4HR audio interfaces. can you give me an opinion if they would be too distant or deliver close results. thank you so much

[@yakmann]

hey man I just would ask you why when I run the software it says 'Output routing is not supported on this device' and don't appear your own screen

[@JA-lv9uh]

Is it possible to plug a synthesizer in mono?

[@DSoundman]

Yes! I’d go out of the Left (L) channel of your synth. Most are setup so left is also the mono out.

[@alexanderperez2552]

I have my microphone plugged in but I can’t hear myself through my headphones can you help me with that please I’m trying to get my pod cast started!!

[@jasonjellie9342]

Can u connect it to a mixer via a xlr cable? I want to connect my mic to it via xlr rather than trs

[@jcaryali]

I'm new in audio interface and i need help. I have Fractal FM3 connect by SPDIF to scarlett 8i6. FM3 & scarlett by usb to pc. MY guitar direct to FM3. Scarlett out to monitors and headphones. I don't understand focus control inputs & outputs and in spanish there aren't videos tutorials. I need that by monitors and headphones ear my guitar sounds through the FM3-SPDIF-SCARLETT and other sounds for example of youtube, etc from PC. AND can RECORD IN reaper my guitar. What is the configuration in & outs in focus control and reaper? CAN YOU HELP ME?

[@ok_teachme]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. So I can hook up 4 of my instruments to this device via 1/4'' jacks and get 2 stereo outputs to headphones simultaneously, right? Cheers

[@jakandjoe3415]

The thing is, I can’t get to the focus right control because it just tells me to connect your interface to get started even though it’s already Connected

[@lblm1176]

thanks

[@lebate.j.1368]

Sir... Let me know two headphone output interface..? Name ?

[@kingshanaman]

My laptop doesn't have type A USB. Can I use USB-C to USB-C to connect to it?

[@hamzabadmash2448]

How does work on macbook i can't recorded i can head music but when i press recorded nothing show on the computer

[@thegodphreaker]

cant get this thing to work i give up on it

[@tellylafranque678]

What u trying to get it to work with

[@ginaviktorinavlogs]

Hey question , this is not compatible with a chromebook? i just purchased everything but it says its not working on my computer :( Hope someone can help me

[@kozymusicofficial]

if u use a usb c plug it into the interface, and plug the big usb part into the laptop is there a way to do that

[@Drivethebeat]

Just in case you haven't figured it out yet: It comes with a type C (both ends small). I had to buy a type A (1 end big, 1 end small) Because I have an older computer. It sounds like that's what you need - Type A.

[@johnmcp2319]

Does the piano still work for midi when using it in that devise or is it just making the piano a audio track separate from being able to use the piano to control the digital instruments or expand 2 on pro tools? Also if yes would you say it’s better to put the piano through the box or just use the USB connection to the computer?

[@rayjgold]

This device did have midi. You can record audio and midi and the same time, or separately, on separate tracks.

[@remzi95604]

bro thank you

[@Iamnobodyimportant1]

My 8i6 will not sync and the only light I have is the instrument light this problem is killing me

[@Adambobro]

Nice Video! I just have a question in regards to interfaces: I have the Focusrite solo, which is not an adapter powered unit, only usb powered.... I seem to be getting some cranky static going on in the recording process, especially if I am playing high gain guitar tracks through plugins, ONLY if I have my MacBook connected to its power adapter unit. Bad sound goes away when it is unplugged. Down side to that is that the CPU usage that my plugins/daw are using are draining my battery on computer at a pretty decent rate (I can only really focus on recording for about 2 hrs before it needs a recharge). Are you familiar with such issues, and if so, what would you recommend to do in this case? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@jeremyankamah4737]

Can the Scarlett 2i2 support 2 pianos?

[@brennendehexe7934]

Why does the Focusrite Control not show the Midi Port as INPUT? I cant select the Midi Input in my DAW either... mhmm

[@Drivethebeat]

I don't think MIDI is shown as input or output on.. On mine I just have a light in the front that illuminates when the hookup is correct.

[@Vancity-2000]

thank you for your tutorial, may I ask if I can use my GE-200 multi-effect audio with my Focusrite 2i2?

[@PrestonTMB]

bro how have i had a focusrite for so long and not known there was a fucking control download thing im so dumb

[@-salley879]

Same it happens man

[@emanuelzekic]

Hi Why i dont have output on controler?

[@philiplim2718]

How do i connect 8i6 to both computer (daw) and phone(live streaming)? Thank you.

[@DSoundman]

I would probably take one of the headphone outputs from the 8i6 and connect that to the phone input. As long as you have a mic hooked to the 8i6 along with anything else you’re trying to record, you should hear your talking and playing into the phone as well as going to the computer too!

[@philiplim2718]

@@DSoundman Great help buddy. Thanks alot!!

[@sujoyinnovates]

Hey show is the solo first, there is no power input for interface

[@TGSP_SP]

I have 2 questions for this product. I plan on upgrading from my M-Audio 2x2M to 8i6. I dont have a lot of space in my room so i listen to everything with my studio monitors. So the first question is: Is it possible to use to SPDIF IN to receive the sound from my BlurayPlayer and play it on my Studio Monitors? I only know that they ae often used to expand the regular inputs. And my second Question would be: Do i have to turn off the switch on the device everytime or can i just kill the power? As my current one is only powered via USB

[@kaiwenwu1947]

Hi I have a nasty problem with my focusrite 2i4, before I type it all out. ( Iv asked lots of guys on u tube) Not a single answer!! Can you help please 🥺. Cheers

[@DSoundman]

Hey! I’ll try! 😄

[@kaiwenwu1947]

@@DSoundman thanks. Your a lifesaver

[@ono522]

I can not get the sound to record in reason. Not sure what’s going on

[@eddiespike]

Beginners guide my ass! I'm a total newcomer to using any audio interface whatsoever. I've just received the Focusrite as a gift and have no clue where to start. I tried watching this video to get some help but, to be honest, to a newcomer like me, this guy might as well be talking Japanese. He just assumes that everyone out there understands all the tech terminology and doesn't even try to explain in layman's terms what any of this means. Totally unhelpful to a complete newcomer like me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GMS8201]

I freaking hear you man! No fucking clue what this guys talking about. Like, this shit is far more complex than Spire or other ones I’ve used

[@jimlanpheer5281]

I wish you had explained loopback and how to route that, but otherwise very thorough and well-explained! Thank you!

[@alexjones420]

The USB LED indicator on my 2i2 isn't turning on but I still have power. Is it functioning normally or do I need to troubleshoot my usb until I get the light?

[@ono522]

Acarlett8i6 and I’m getting no input sound in reason

[@JosueandClaribel]

Can't get my speakers to work. Help

[@alexmelendez6732]

Do you know how i czn use this to dj on tik tok?

[@luciferlight5082]

I can't figure this out.everything I record has a hissing ocean sound in the background 😡this is driving me crazy..I did research and they are talking about background radiation from the big bang -i can't solve the big bang

[@A106]

Make sure not to max out the levels on the preamps or on the main monitor. Thats one of the issues with buying cheap interfaces. They are very sensitive, waiting until the day I get an apollo. Lol. All 💰.

[@GMS8201]

I think I need the beginner beginner version. I have no clue what any of these things are he is saying.

[@lebate.j.1368]

Its not in Amazon.... Why????

[@Vintage_mike797]

Now available in amazon

[@salvjocorner]

And the speaker? I have Iloud micro.

[@PickNick91]

This is so complicated haha omg

[@winstonian22]

I bought a Scarlett Solo and plugged it in to my computer and absolutely nothing happened. Nothing. They didn't walk me through anything. No steps on how to use it. Just...nothing. Either I'm an idiot or this thing is a piece of junk.

[@domgoetz3611]

Damn ive gone through sooooo many minutes and he hasnt said anything helpful

[@bobsmith3291]

how do you get it to just plug a fucking guitar in and play the thing. had the piece of shit for over a year now and cannot get it to work

[@raavenstark5905]

The worst gear that i ever bought. I call it "the clip machine" because it's all it doesn't it clip even at low volume or when there is too much sound. It's good for electronic musician because they don't play instruments throught it.

[@JoelDubay]

That is some cheap Chinese bullshit right there

[@Drivethebeat]

No it's pretty awesome, but I went through some hellafide pain.. 😌 It's UK by the way as well as the Audient. But I sent the Audient back cuz I couldn't figure out why I was only getting one channel. Then I got the Focusrite 8i6