How to Set Up YOUR Audio Interface on Mac

[@lucypeifer1880]

Jeez, I've had my interface for over a year now and I just gave up on trying to use it because every single instruction and video was so frustrating to watch; overcomplicated, using terms I don't understand, all that crap. THANK YOU for making a video that is straightforward and easy to understand!!!!!

[@wren23_bass-synths]

I just got my Scarlett 4i4 the other day. This interface is amazing. As soon as I connected it to my iMac, it was recognized immediately. Same when I connected to my iPad pro, the iPad even powered it.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Nice one!

[@VinylTherapy]

Did you have to download any software before connecting it to your Mac, or was it pretty much plug and play? Thanks!

[@JMarr-yj3ne]

THANK YOU! for the clearest and easiest to follow directions!! Will be watching your other tutorials as well. And your charming accent makes learning this technical stuff more engaging.

[@daviday87]

Is it weird that I'll watch this even though I know what to do just so I can hear his awesome Scottish accent? 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

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[@daviday87]

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[@APK-pn4qh]

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[@mariosp7690]

Me too!! 😂😂😂

[@Burntordinary]

Can you please help me lol

[@ethanobrien9747]

you're a hero! This is the only video I could find on how to access the instrument channel on the audio interface in garageband

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Happy it helped!

[@jcaiwa185]

Me newbie with interface devices, was feeling pretty overwhelmed at first. Got my Scarlet Solo 3 Gen. set up yesterday. I was very surprized how fast and easy that was to connect the Scarlet to mic to mbp to GB & Logic - Thanks Patrick! And Yes! to ASMR Onlyfans vid! 🤗

[@georgeetherege8347]

Excellent. I've got a USB interface and I know how to set it up. But hooking up ANYTHING an iphone is always tricky. Thanks.

[@bigduke6702]

I’m in America but with Scottish heritage. Thank you brother.

[@Pixxarmom]

You made this amazingly simple to follow! Thank you!!🙏🏻

[@georgenorthcutt6774]

I had just bought a used Focusrite Scarlet Solo, I can use a usb c to usb c cable with my iPhone and MacBook without issue.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I have been using my minifies 1 on and off for 8 months and I just realized that I wasn't making sure that my levels in the sound preference was leveled properly which is why I sounded so thin on my podmic and the volume was too low. Now my audio sounds more full, my voice doesn't sound to muffled, and the audio doesn't sound so low now I'm very happy with my upgrades.

[@orbital12]

Very good sir, very good! Just one thing; why an adaptor for the newer Mac models? Why not just replace the cable with a USBC at both ends?

[@mattreedofficial]

He replied to another comment and said a usbc to usbc cord would be fine 👍

[@barrymac1951]

Thanx for this. Still looking for the best delay plugin for garageband/mac

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

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[@barrymac1951]

@@TheGaragebandGuide thanx!!

[@coralismmusic496]

This was very helpful. So I don’t have make an account with the Scarlette like I’ve seen on other videos ??

[@grozlo1]

Do i really need an adapter for my MacBook if i have an original USB-C to USB-C cable from Apple and also recently bought an original Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 3 cable ? No one really mentions this question in their videos, will be glad to receive an answer, because I’m deep into the Apple ecosystem and I’ve got a lot of different original cables, like this one from an iPad Pro M1

[@-sep7684]

hey did you find an answer? i also have type c to c and was wondering if i can use it

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

@@-sep7684c to c is optimal idk why it’s not states. Always use C unless you can use thunderbolt

[@jm096]

@@-sep7684nope it doesn’t work for me so I’m getting an adapter

[@mattreedofficial]

I would also like to know

[@mattreedofficial]

He replied to another comment and said a usbc to usbc cord would be fine 👍

[@APK-pn4qh]

I use my Positive Grid Spark Amp as an interface into GB on my Mac. Have a Galaxy tablet to run all the amp and pedal sims on the Spark App. Just love the sounds I'm getting. I used to run a BOSS ME-8 through a Scarlett 2i2 into Pro Tools Free on my old windows pc and it was good but my current set up is so much better. 👌 Another great video Patrick. 👍

[@michellegerber]

thank you soo much!! love your accent(:

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hierothewordsmith]

Thanks this was really helpful ive been making beats for 15 years but never got around to properly setting up my audio until now thanks to you

[@VinylTherapy]

Is it necessary to download any software to use the Focusrite options with an M1 MacBook Air with GarageBand? Sounds like I can just follow the process you outlined in the video without the need for any software downloads. Thanks in advance.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

The interface is ‘plug and play’, but you can download the additional software that comes with it if you want.

[@VinylTherapy]

@@TheGaragebandGuide Excellent, thank you!

How can I get such a multi-adapter as you show here in this video? The one with many different connectivity options?

[@muratdemirtas1422]

i bought a scarlett solo to use with my m1 imac. Since imac doesn’t have usb-a port, i just ordered an usb-c to usb-c cable. Does it work that way or do i need an adapter like you said in the video? I can’t see why an usb-c to usb-c link won’t work but do i miss something here??

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

USB-C to USB-C will definitely work fine.

[@benjas0704]

Thanks ,,i ordered a USB-hub USB-C til 4 x USB-A Owe a iMac M 1 24. No usb ,,so thanks . I also use a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen. Keep up this videos... Im a novice. Regards from Norway..

[@viet6647]

Great video! Can I use the macbook’s speaker as audio output when I plug my guitar in the interface?

[@chicharones9640]

Is there a video on how to do all this on the iPad Pro? Or is it the same?

[@Steve.Dennis]

Ok, but how about showing how to properly set it up for an 8i6 please? Focusrite confuses me on how to route audio. I need something beyond a beginners tutorial!

[@treeman5263]

This video is amazing thank you so much but I have one problem I started connecting my interface before I started this video because I’m stupid than I think the thing that asks if I want to use the interface showed up but I didn’t read it and just rejected it because I’m stupid. So is there any way I can connect the interface or will it just ignore it.

[@davianzamudio1265]

where do I insert the microphone, the Macbook, or the interface? And what's a good microphone to use, I have Turtle Beach headphones lol.

[@valium-fm7236]

Nice one Patrick. ✊🏼😎

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Thanks for watching my friend

[@valium-fm7236]

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[@jm096]

Can you just use a cord adapter instead of one of the ones you showed?

[@seattlevegas66]

Hey Patrick, do you have any experience with foot controllers? I am a solo artist that uses GB, but the mouse is not effective while recording. I picked up a control pedal, but it is poor quality and rather cumbersome. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[@tndeljefe]

Thanks for helping me😊

[@LjLaValle]

Great video, but got a question about i/0 devices sending to either left or right channels only. I use quicktime and filmora for screen recording with a SM58 mic and inline fethead amp (need phantom power) and it only goes to the left channel on both apps with no way to adjust in the applications. I'm using either the focusrite solo, or the focusrite 2i2. Hindenburg audio program is no problem, but I need both channels in programs. I tried the Zoom P4 podcaster and it combined a mono signal to stereo on those video apps, but it was way overkill in some aspects and underkill (lower bit rate) in others, so I returned it. Do you know of any Under $150 devices that would remedy that problem? Thanks.

[@micheleg.2244]

Hi, what if I want to use an usbC to usbc cable to connect my Interface to MacBookPro? I see that some USBC cables are 65W, others 200W. Is it any relevant? My usb cable suppies also power, like your interfaces....

[@mattreedofficial]

He replied to another comment and said a usbc to usbc cord would be fine 👍

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

I have a problem, and it looked like you might have had the same problem in the video, though you didn't address it. So I connected my audio interface after having downloaded the latest drivers (I'm using the Zoom R16). My microphone is connected to input 6, phantom power is turned on, and the audio interface ie connected via usb to my MacBook Pro. I click on use Zoom R16/R24 when prompted by GarageBand, set my input and output to the Zoom R16, and then set the track I've created to input number 6, which is the phantom output. I arm my track for recording, but when I click record, it just records a straight line, there is no wavelength showing, nor any green, yellow, or red monitoring levels throbbing, and nothing records. I try singing into my microphone, my MacBook, and my audio interface, to no avail. I am using the latest version of GarageBand, as well as the latest drivers downloaded from Zoom, and can't figure out the problem. I've watched tons of tutorials about troubleshooting sound and your audio interface on GarageBand, but none of them has helped my situation. if you could please guide me in what I'm doing wrong, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance! I noticed that when you clicked record in the video, it also was recording flat. I don't know whether it's because you weren't speaking into your microphone or not, but it's the exact same problem I've been having! Help?!?!?

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

I made sure to click on USB > Audio Interface > Continue on my Zoom btw, that was the first step I did, but it's just not working for some reason. Could it be that my cable is not powerful enough? I'm using a direct usb-c cable to connect the device to my MacBook Pro! It's a printer cable to USB-C.

[@TeaParty1776]

Can I input a receiver, via a mic cable, into my iMacs audio input port (not usb)? Will it autoplay or must I open an app? I want to clean up a lecture recorded into an audio cassette w/an iTunes or VLC equalizer. I believe that I also must adjust some sound? settings but I cant recall them.

[@RandomStuffWithBill]

I have a mac mini m2, if i get this can i just run usbc to usbc and this would let me input my guitar for guitar rig 6, and then would it also let me output my mac mini's sound (for movies etc too) to my soundboard/studio monitors?

[@haeven1622]

I appreciate you! You are amazing!

[@michaelpeace4633]

Hi, do you need to use a laptop or Mac? i use irighd2 from my ipad and want to use my android phone to video myself with the audio from the interface . Is it possible? Thanks

[@fabiencazeau1506]

Thanks for the video. I have a Mac Mini 2018 and there's NO audio input. I used to record music from my drum machine to my old mac using just a jack cable and Audacity, and I can't anymore... What cheap solution can I find? These interfaces look good but have too many stuff on it and are quite expensive. Someone help!

[@Uncaught_in_promise]

Hi. Can i use this focusrite for concert? I want more or less decent sound, better than default laptop audio out. Also sound recording. I want this: laptop -> focusrite -> audio mixing console (f.e. Yamaga MX12) -> speakers (800wt). Which outputs to use: front side single TRS out or back side stereo pair outputs? Also was wondering which audiocard is better: focusrite or Audioquest Dragonfly DAC? Thank you very much

[@sharanmatharu2274]

Lot of buzz sound in headphones when connected!! How to reduce that. I use scarlet

[@shaunhunt5129]

Question does using an adapter impact the latency on the audio input device?

[@NickTorius]

Thank you

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Thanks for watching!

[@GaryR55]

I'm looking for an interface to record audio from a Yamaha Reface CP or Arturia Keystep 37 to Cubasis on my iPad, but close enough.

[@pkbreeze08]

Could you change the usb cable for a c-c cable for the focusrite? Removing the need for a dongle?

[@davidmandujano]

Same question

[@mintaka3407]

Yes you can! According to Focusrite they are backward compatible. So you will only get USB 2.0 speeds.

[@pankfish]

Do you really need the adaptor or could you just go usb-c to usb-c?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

You could absolutely just go USB-C to USB-C.

[@lexingtonsmp]

Important if using Focusrite Solo for Garageband: Channel 1 is Microphone and Channel 2 is guitar

[@kieranphi]

Will this work using bandlab instead of garage band?

[@londonkraus7181]

hello, i completed all of these steps for my scarlett solo and i am not hearing any sound at all, even though there is signal coming through the guitar. do you know how to fix this issue?

[@davidvallejo9184]

Bro, I have a question, when I connect my 2i2 card to the macbook air m1, it generates a lot of noise when recording an instrument, in this case a synthesizer

[@TeaParty1776]

Did you spend any time on the Enterprise?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Nah, too busy trying to get Donkey out of ma swamp.

[@mariomalmanza]

Can it be used just to talk through it for apple messeging or zoom calls???

[@rorysmakingamovie]

I have mine set up properly but not getting any audio, im using a Teyun Q22. Is it possible it is just incompatible with macbook or garageband? It works when Im using the mac as the power source, but that was damaging my battery a few months ago. This interface has another option for power, which works, but the mac isnt getting the audio even though it is still seeing the input

[@jamiehorten6468]

I’m getting a lot of recording white noise when using my presonus audiobox connected to my USBC adapter, connected to my MacBook Air. I didn’t have this issue when using the audiobox with my Dell PC. Is it the adapter causing the noise?

[@JohnLynagh]

Ever since I upgraded to Monterey the power on my Scarlett solo has been iffy. I need to turn the hub on and off for it to reset the little green usb light.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I e had similar issues with the latest version of Monterey and my M2. Need to switch it off an on sometimes. Very annoying. Have you fed back to Apple?

[@JohnLynagh]

@@TheGaragebandGuide No not yet, but will.

[@gabrielmclaughlin4650]

Good man Patrick, Im really soaking wet behind the ears here, can you tell me, what do i need from the lorry load of bundles that came with the Scarlett, tell me none if I intend to use Garageband on the ipad? Thank you much!.

[@LuccidShinigami]

can i use a type c to type c cord instead of an adapter or will that not work

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Yes, you can!

[@gekkewaus]

Any tips on latency? I sometimes get weird 'soundglitches' / 'pops'. I use the Focusrite and a Macbook Pro with Garageband. I dont think it can be the Focus but rather the amp simulators. I dont know tbh... Does anyone else have some problems every now and then?

[@guitarpenter3357]

Are you using the MacBook Pro M1 silicon?

[@loucardon8527]

@@guitarpenter3357 I am and have the same issue...

[@marcelodb5429]

Hi, I have a Kurzweil in my mac, but the second input wont record no matter what software I use for it and same thing happens with an alpha lexicon, the right socket or plug wont work but I can hear throughout the monitor, is some software setup that I am missing? I appreciate your help

[@davidmandujano]

What happens if you connect a USB-C to USB-C cable to the interface instead of the USB-C to USB-A cable? Would it not work?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

It works fine!

[@Franie7]

Thank you Partick - very useful indeed.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Glad you found it useful! thanks for watching!

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I use the 20 dollar apple usb c adapter and I think it's strong enough to not only drive the yeti but also my audio interface

[@JesseEricksonSutton]

Why does my M-audio interface come with a power cord if it’s powered by the usb? Do I not have an updated version?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Which M Audio interface in particular do you have?

[@JesseEricksonSutton]

@@TheGaragebandGuide m-audio FireWire solo

[@GabrielCroschere]

My garage band isn’t recognizing my interface and won’t give me the input option as show in 4:30

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

What interface are you trying to use?

[@prassaw]

i have purchased a maudio duo - its not showing in the guitar rig audio inputs

[@LouisLuzuka]

Notification gang checking in

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

👍❤️

[@105kb]

Do FL studio, with the Scarlett focusrite for a newer Mac

[@stephanmerlet-x6p]

hey mate I got a tascas 2x2 and a Mac air m1, I can't make it work, the Mac does not recognize the interface :( can you help me ?

[@user-oy6qc5dj9i]

Instead of an adapter you can use an USB-C to USB-C cable.

[@sergiorico7481]

Do you know if it affect the quality if I use one of the two?

[@-sep7684]

@@sergiorico7481 hey did u get an answer for it?

[@sergiorico7481]

@@-sep7684 no, but I got a usb c to usb c cable for my focusrite 2i2 3rd gen and it works great. I also use garage band

[@sergiorico7481]

@@-sep7684 no, but i did get one and it works good. I use GarageBand too

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

@@sergiorico7481yes it will. USB-c to usb-c is almost a 1/3-1/4th faster and lower latency

[@sole_fitness]

How do it work if you are trying to use two microphones in your interface?

[@cjdtraderforlife7982]

It was very helpful, thanks a lot!

Can I use Audacity in this context?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Absolutely

@@TheGaragebandGuide Which interface device would you recommend when I mainly record analogue devices such as a cassette player?

[@HK007Filmworks]

For some odd reason GarageBand is not picking up sound from my Scarlet Solo. It picks up sound from the built in mic just fine and the Scarlet works with other softwares but GarageBand just can't pick up any sound from it. I tried reconnecting it Manually and it still does not work. My Macs software is MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1. Can someone help?

[@TheMrsCubeman]

I have the MOTU M2 and a MacBook Pro M1 and sadly many Apps cannot communicate with the interface properly. For example Discord and OBS: I plugged in my SM7B into IN 1 and want to use it. But somehow the Apps will provide the Microphone Sound AS WELL as the monitoring Sound. Even when I have MON on the interface disabled. This is very frustrating. Can someone please help me?

[@TheMrsCubeman]

It should be a Mono input. But in OBS I can see that it is stereo

[@eudymaverickmentor]

Why can't you use a usb c to a usb c cable?

[@ckeilah]

Here’s the answer that I was looking for from this guy, that he didn’t even bother to address: The little circular port on the side of the MacBook Err is, in fact, an input/output port. However, to make it recognize INPUT, you need a FOUR contact TRRS plug (OR you need to cleverly plug in your bog standard mini-phono-stereo TRS plug in there exactly 85.33% to trick the port into recognizing the input signal)

[@JAAAAAAAAAX]

adapter doesnt work tf do i do

[@arigumora]

My Scarlett 2i2 just isn’t showing up no matter what I try

[@onissarodriguez7229]

okay but what if the mics are connected but when I record it doesn't pick up the sound and also I don't have headphones to plug into interface please help!!!!!

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

Do you have it on direct?

[@xavierpaul48]

Why is my mic not being picked up by the interface once I’m in garage band?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Need more info about your setup before I can answer that one.

[@xavierpaul48]

I sorted but now I can’t hear my vocals back while recording with my headphones plugged into the focusrite Scarlett solo gen 3

[@uli903]

Man I been having issues for some reason my Mac won’t read my Scarlett can’t seem to find a solution

[@uli903]

I just wanna record 😢

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

@@uli903 what happens when you plug in your interface with your DAW open?

[@cherryellie]

I have an m-audio interface and my mic just wont pic up any noise (even my phantom power feels very weak) and all i hear is some buzzing noises in the background...Can anybody please help me out!?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

What Mic are you using with it?

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

When I first bought the focusrite it said it had programs installed on it but cant suss out how to find them on mac🤷‍♂️ I was hoping it had Logic on it but maybe wishful thinking?🤣🤦‍♂️

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

There is a 90 free trial for logic.

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

With all the trimmings too

[@Yousureboutthat]

My garage band didn’t detect my interface, what do I do?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

What interface is it?

[@inspiredKREASHUNS]

I still can't figure it out.. but I will.

[@exeohe]

is it weird that your garage band looks identical to my $400 logic pro DAW

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

The fact you paid $400 for a $200 DAW is pretty weird, yeah.

[@exeohe]

@@TheGaragebandGuide i paid $399 in 2020 :)

[@unquestionabletv]

3:01 you don’t need an adapter. Use a USB C to USB C

[@NMBI50DT999]

so with the new scarlett solo 4th gen i can plug a usb c to usb c into my macbook air m2 and it will work fine?

[@unquestionabletv]

@@NMBI50DT999I don’t see why not

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Absolutely

[@listenfidi]

you don't need the dongle! just buy a usb-c to usb-c cable!

[@danav3387]

glad this may be an option, have you tried this and does it work?

[@listenfidi]

@@danav3387 it works fine!

[@kingshanaman]

Will a usb-c to usb-c not work? I know he said to buy an adapter, but he didn't, distinctively, say that usb-c to usb-c will not work. Has anyone tried it and has definitive proof that it will not work?

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

Yes and it’s the optimal way to go. I’m thinking they have less adapter options

[@mirull_a.r]

What dont you just use usbC to usbC istead of buying adapter from amazon😂

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

@@mirull_a.r most interfaces still come with a USB-C to USB-A unfortunately.

[@nerdy3740]

Enpüt😂

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Why are you sorry?

[@ckeilah]

Wait… Can you seriously not use the fucking audio hole on the side of the MacBook Air 2022 to plug in a mini phono stereo jack, and then set your input device to use that?! WTF Apple!?! 🤬

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

What exactly do you plan to attach to the ‘fucking audio hole’ on your MacBook?

[@ckeilah]

@@TheGaragebandGuide a TRS three pole stereo mini-phono jack. I figured it out. Sorry for the AppleAnger. I'm over it now. :-D

[@MrBaxter24]

Why can’t you just a usb a to usb c cable?