Why is EVERYONE Buying THIS Audio Interface? Focusrite Scarlett Solo

[@FocusriteTV]

Thanks for taking the time to create this! Rest assured, we have plans to replace the plastic bag that's supplied in the box, with a recyclable alternative in the near future.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I really appreciate you watching! I was mostly kidding, you guys do a better job on packaging than most manufacturers!

[@Alex_Martz]

Please create an interface with footswitches in a pedal form factor!, like the failed Xsonic Xtone series or ToneShifter Mega

[@keisaboru1155]

What if there is no future tho ;3333

[@marcvanheugten9472]

@@Alex_Martz and able to connect to Android by usb-c

[@MichaelFG]

Mine says no hardware detected.... Tried troubleshoot got nothing

[@granbyplungar2929]

This is undoubtedly a great interface. Unfortunately, the lack of independent volume controls for the headphones and monitors means that you have to disconnect the monitors when using headphones for recording. If this is an issue, then the 2i2 would be a better bet. Otherwise highly recommended.

[@KenTeel]

... yes, lousy headphone control, only one XLR input, only one choice of output connector types, no MIDI capability. But, you do get to brag to your friends about the brand name..... oh yeah.... that's so satisfying. (It's kind of like owning an Apple, you get to brag to your friends about owning one, despite the fact that you have problems with it, and everything associated with it is proprietary, and costs twice as much. Keep your priorities straight... it's the bragging rights that count.)

[@BrentAlanBeck]

@@KenTeel You're a breath of fresh air to read your comment here now! I could on and on and on! What's worse is there even seems to be an accidental result of almost collusion? Where people & connected salesmen are suggesting these things be bought by people who don't need them, by creating trend, just as professional entertainment participants suggest wearing masks & getting vaccinated because of Covid which is understandable for global health & people! It's not understandable for selling everyone, just as many, new focus rite "interfaces." "Mastering" is also currently the masturbative Hollywood buzz word of the week also. You know whatever company that is suggesting mastering is and has been a normal part of a garage amateur recording set ups as to normalize it, thus shaming those who don't purchase it at this date. Good work if you can get it? Everyone wants major label quality but affording it is why it's only available by multinational record company corporations! Music makers are now being told their music is low quality so someone else can sell them supposed higher quality recording equipment. It's why antitrust laws exist, when company's act like this. It's bad of companies to act this way. Period.

[@KenTeel]

​@@BrentAlanBeck Interesting stuff, Brent. Thanks for the reply. Long live good quality homemade. Everything doesn't have to sound slick and homogenized. Old recordings from the 30s and 40s are still being listened to. Some of them were done on wire recorders. They still are listenable, and display soulfulness in what the musicians/singers were doing. Down with the herd instinct. Do your thing. Be unique.

[@BrentAlanBeck]

@@KenTeel Yes and thank you likewise! You're exactly right. All in life is fact or opinion, art involves a lot of opinion. You show experience upon your own behalf and I simply recognized where you're coming from! I stride with everything you say. Rockband's smarty-pants re-comment below proving my point? For more education of anyone or everyone, "are cassette deck rms per channel, vu meters showing 0 then red 3 and red 6, the same as some of these videos from twenty year old currently showing zero as being the only acceptable top end meter? I realized last night the focusrite is double 96khz so that's worthy of note because I do favor to my ear years ago 32bit WAV mixdowns being better than 24 or 16, and many may debate but I think that's where any questions about quality are answered. I am in a situation now, where there are a FEW things going on. I cannot see my comment you call interesting and I don't know why, but focusrite being compared to Apple hysteria fits perfectly! I am having other separate companies say I need to buy the focusrite if I want to work with them and that the hysteria part, stopped only by monopoly laws. Not to mention people bearing false witness saying, "you've recorded & mixed your song & then had it mastered." Trying to act like something had been normal all along when it NEVER actually was normal. I see right now on KZbin many going to mastering colleges and then claiming they're producers. I wonder if that's, credible? I worked next to major label artists and for twenty year old KZbin class people to say that they know what they're doing is well again untrue? False witness? I have Filtertron pickups twenty year old claims I "clipped" signal I say, nooooo, filtertrons run hot, it's their famous fuzzy sound. Nothing is clipped, but I have to have these arguments with twenty year old know it all's, that have also started to act out discrimination against those they simply don't like. So the focusrite is not a cure-all automatic road to success and too many may be saying it is? Seems the industry is possibly colluding in order to sell new equipment if you consider in total only a few of the things I mention, that have only occurred in the recent six months or so. Focusrite is not a cure-all neither was Apple. If newly the subject of recording was put forth in a way that's not so ultimatum-ish I'd be more receptive but kids are putting forth things that are inaccurate to sell equipment, a lot of equipment, and a lot of equipment, quickly. So MELLOW out, step back from focusrite is the only acceptable way to distribute music and the public will not be so cynical as plainly seeing what they're obviously up to? Haste makes waste in the purchase world. So again thanks, glad you recognized what I had also.

[@rodakjones7574]

@@KenTeel all that really matters is the quality of the preamp and its a good one. All the other stuff can be worked around. And why would you want to run a midi device thru a preamp anyway?

[@aegisofhonor]

I have use the Scarlet Solo for over 2 years and it's just a very good solid dac and headphone amp and works great, can't say anything bad about it, it just works.

[@U2360TO]

The main reason Focusrite is ahead of competition is because of their control software that comes with the box. You can route virtually any input to any output. Other cheaper audio interfaces and USB mixers can't do that despite providing more inputs/outputs. You can even save and load your favorite configuration. This is a hidden feature that I discovered recently and totally blown by it!

[@NullStaticVoid]

MOTU, UAD and others do this just fine. I don't think the average beginner that picks up a Scarlet Solo (instead of the other Scarlet interfaces with 4 or more inputs) is awae of or concerned with such features. Rather it probably has more to do with being made by a company that offers a whole range of hardware from USB keyboards to full size synths, from USB interfaces to MADI ADDA converters and professional mic preamps. That gets them in Guitar Center, and has them included in those producer bundles with a pair of haedphones a mic and some LE versions of software. Most other interface manufacturers either only make those (like Motu) or like Behringer, don't make any high quality stuff.

[@Seansquatch7]

I love the “if you’re a musician who is on the move”. Like i am constantly on the move from my room to the garage if I’m tracking or jamming. 😂

[@StarWarsMatcha]

Haha 😂

[@vikingqueen9]

As a beginner, I found this video very helpful and informative. Thanks.

[@stereoroid]

I thought about this one but ended up getting the Mackie Producer 2*2, since I wanted MIDI ports too. About the same price for two combo input preamps, very happy so far.

[@MPrint67]

I got the 18i20 and it’s been wonderful. Plenty of inputs and ADAT compatibility if my GAS gets out of hand. The two headphone outputs are great for mixing with my open back and closed headphones. I’ve got 2 sets of studio monitors and room for more.

[@boiki9663]

Nothing wrong with the 212 3rd Gen, it's my first interface and i love the sound quality. It's a great hardware and very good priced aswell

[@luckyankraj]

My gen1 Scarlett is still going strong. Can vouch for the sturdy build quality

[@timothy5974]

Thanx Patrick for the review. I went the solo route just for use with amp software works great, I am sure thunderbolt will be faster but this just works. I spent way too much time reading the comments, we are lucky we have the options we do. I definitely believe the solo headphone amp sounds better than my 424. 🤓👍

[@francispower1418]

Also worth mentioning, if used with a regular iPad/GarageBand that you a) because you don’t need to plug the Scarlett into the wall (it takes bus power from the iPad) and b) you can’t plug your iPad into the wall either (without adding a power hub into the chain) because the Scarlett is already using the USB C port, you are completely mobile. Free of any need for wall power. Fabulous for recording environmentals outdoors for example. And I find my iPad battery runs for well over ten hours even ruining the Scarlett. Its the easiest and most mobile recording set up I’ve ever had. Even if you have a fancier interface this is so cheap and versatile, and easy to use, that it’s worth having one just for back up and field work. Looking back had I been able to buy an interface like this when I was starting out I wouldn’t have known I was born!

[@johnvender]

I got the Solo with the Studio bundle, great value for money. Both the headphones and the microphone are much better than what would be expected at the price.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

It seems like a great bundle, glad you’re enjoying it!

[@Havanacuba1985]

I’ve got a solo and a 2i2 both bought 2nd hand for about £40 - £50 . They just work great and are simple to use with my Mac

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Sounds like you got a good deal!

[@MobileMusicPro]

Still rocking my Focusrite 2i2 2nd gen!

[@ElegantBass]

Its very good value for the money, the recordings sound very good and it also comes with a collection of vst's that cost more then the interface itself.

[@seangrogan3622]

I've had a fantastic experience with the scarlet 2nd generation for 7 years

[@SMBorthwick]

Excellent run-down of the Scarlett Solo. Bonus points for the use of the words ba’ hair and sooked. I’m still using my old Focusrite iTrack Solo. Similar to older Scarlett Solos, but with the added advantage of a lightning cable so I don’t need the camera kit. I expect I’ll upgrade someday, but for now, it works for me.

[@EricOehler01]

I've got a bunch of interfaces. My studio has a nice, rather high-end Metric Halo. My live and streaming rigs live and die by the Focusrite Scarletts - the 18i20 and a 2i2. They just work, are cheap, easy to get, and can handle a ton of abuse. I've dragged my 18i20 all over the place and smacked it around in a variety of clubs and bars and baggage claims and it just keeps going. It's just...handy.

[@narayanacooper8571]

I bought a Steinberg UR-44 because it has MIDI In & Out ports on the rear panel. Focusrite Scarletts do not have MIDI In & Out ports, which is a huge no go for me. 😘

[@richarddoan9172]

That plastic wrapper is recyclable. But, in the US, you have to take it to store drop off instead of putting it in the curbside bin.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

It’s not. Please see the comment left by Focusrite where they say they plan to replace the plastic with something recyclable in the future.

[@markemmerton5350]

I've got one. Worked with Windows no issues. Whereas the Audient ID14 I had previously had massive driver headaches (and their customer service sucked). I play guitar and this works well with amp sims like Helix Native etc. No chirping or cutouts which can happen with bad drivers (or ancient CPUs). I am sure there are higher end interfaces but this one has been fine at my level.

[@michaelbeasley5783]

I've been weighing whether to purchase one of these. Your pitch was persuasive. Thx much.

[@gilrosado_media]

The Scarlett is ok for basic recordings but a small mixer is a much better option. There are more features with a mixer and the onboard EQ controls make condenser mics sound much better than the Scarlett.

[@tymillz700block]

I agree! Or running your mic through the mixer then to the interface. I’ve had much better results

[@lioncurlew]

I might buy a cheap Behringer Mixer to do just that.

[@EasyHeat]

I've been using a Gen 2 Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 at home for almost 4 years now. Coming from a weeny 1st Gen Presonus Audiobox USB? It was a chalk & cheese gamechanger. The preamps on the Scarlett are just fantastic IMO. Not sterile, but not over colored either. Even though I initially cut my old teeth upon the analog gear of yore, and personally experienced the sometimes tumultuous rise of the "affordable" AD/DA interface market for the masses? This interface was, without hesitation, exactly what I needed when I first purchased it. Full Stop. Color me shamelessly "brand loyal" henceforth. Haha! Cheers! Excellent content BTW Mi Amigo : )

[@BrentAlanBeck]

There is a wally market down my street that's selling a focus rite and a swell fret dressing. Believe you must buy both immediately.

[@ronaskew]

You are correct ad to all the pro-Scarlett arguments; but you left out the most important feature, the color. And, you left out the most significant con-Scarlett argument; internal interface latency. This means a lot when you are playing live I've the Internet.

[@shuvobiswas1226]

i bought focusrite scarlett solo this week 🤘

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Nice!

[@TimmoMcGinn]

Have been running my Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen with Garageband on my M1 Mini with great results apart from one glitch. Waves Clarity VX seems to clash with the Scarlett somehow causing sample errors on Garageband rendering Clarity useless. It works when the Scarlett is not plugged in on the mac mini speaker fine. Similarly, no issues with sample rate when Clarity plugin not engaged. Waves and Focusrite tech support each blame the other. I'd be interested to know if you can detect the same error on your setup....

[@nathanielh8239]

I ran into the same issue. Haven't found a solution but I did find a work around which is to use audacity to record. You just have to add the plug in manually

[@chrissetra]

my first audio interface, focusrite 3rd gen 2i2 😊

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Nice!

[@braaimanook]

I have had two of these Solos and found them to be unreliable. The first died within 18months and the second was noisy. I am now using the MOTO M2 and it has been a delight.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I also have the M2, it’s fantastic!

[@MrHumphrey2000]

I have been using my scarlet for 5years , I have been trying to find a problem with it , but unfortunately I just can’t.

[@JEZARIC]

I’ve had an irig 2 for about a year or so.. I think it has a short in the headphone jack but it doesn’t present itself as an issue very often

[@apreviousseagle836]

I have the 2nd Gen 2i2. On my Macbook it works perfectly. On my PC's, it's complete ass! I cannot get it to stop popping and crackling no matter what I do. I've always installed the latest drivers right off the website, and tried it on 3 different PC's, and it's always the same BS. I'm going to have to find another alternative to it.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I’ve heard this from a lot of people. Strange.

[@paulbruce4630]

You pay your money you take your chances. I'll stick with my Apollo 8xp.Unison preamps. Plus its now native with spark. Mac mini x2. And MY EARS plys my ssl uf8. the silk button is just a high mid eq boost that you end up eq'n out in the mix anyway. I'll say it's good for getting an idea down on a tour bus or hotel room.

[@iengineer_247]

I've had so many Scarletts its a shame bollllll!!!! I like them for drums overall especially the 3rd gen. I have bigger gear now and as always I'll have another one maybe soon. At the end of the day it's best finding what works for you!!!

[@ARPatriot1776Official]

I purchased the Scarlet single input three of them were bad and had to send Three back to Sweetwater.

[@StarWarsJay]

I got the 4i4 and it does it’s job well.

[@LosRol]

I’m still rocking the 6i6 1st gen!

[@jeremytee2919]

Who else nailed the air comparison with a cell phone speaker at 2x speed.

[@jjrusy7438]

my next interface will have LED's that are easier to read. i have owned a 1st gen scarlett 2i4 for like 10years. it is getting tired: the source-monitor fader pot is failing and the USB socket fell apart. BUT that is from heavy use so i am not complaining, only saying it's time for a new interface and i am not going to get another scarlett. I paid $200 for my 2i4 and i probably will get a MOTU M4 (relatively similar price vs 10 years ago) due to the dedicated line ins on the back for my mixer, the very EZ2 read meters and most importantly an input-playback monitor knob for simul-synch recording onto existing tracks. also quieter than scarlett

[@BrentAlanBeck]

Focus rite is almost bringing society back to the subject of Gibson lawsuits. Brilliant.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Is everything ok Brent?

[@black_deus]

The Scarlett Solo is not good. It worked for months and suddenly stopped. Even as I bought a new Solo, new Rode mic, AND a new laptop the distorted choppy sound persisted.

[@TheNailPolishHound]

Which would you recommend please a second hand 1st gen 2i2 or the Solo? Thanks

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

The solo for sure.

[@TheNailPolishHound]

@@TheGaragebandGuide thank you 👍🏻

[@TheNailPolishHound]

@@TheGaragebandGuide and second hand 2nd gen 2i2 vs solo (it is for VOs on KZbin videos) thanks 😊

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

I love the Simpsons so my favorite beer just says BEER on it, like my fav interface just says INTERFACE

[@RockAndDoubleBassWithAaronJoy]

I have the basic Focusrite audio adaptor. I play bass. I connect it by pick-up to the mounted pre-amp, which goes to my pedal, then to the audio adaptor and into my computer. That's fine. But, the moment I plug the pedal into my Fender Rumble amp and then into the Focusrite - nothing. No lights even come on. Its as if nothing is plugged in. Have no clue how to fix this. Anyone have this problem with the amp not working through the adaptor? Solutions would be welcomed.

[@valium-fm7236]

It’s pronounced *Focusrite*. 😉 great video , no messing about. 😎👍🏼

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

😂😂 Thank you!

[@georgeabraham7256]

Independant volume knobs.. one knob mastering agent..😂

[@seattlevegas66]

Does it work with Apple's M1 (Silicon Valley) chip? My old Steinbergs do not.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Yes! As far as I’m aware, Steinberg interfaces are one of the few brands that have issues.

[@Jamireexo]

hey so I have a problem with my new focusrite scarlett 2i2. so when I downloaded the driver the pc restarted like it was supposed to but when i tried to plug the interface back up to my pc it wont turn on and it restarts my pc evetime i plug it up but when i plug it in my Chromebook it works perfectly fine do anyone know how to fix this. just asking.

[@NathanWaste]

Is the line input High Z?

[@Maxavian]

Either I suck at setting it up, or the Scarlet Solo is utter garbage. I have it combined with a Audio-Technica AT2020 it's friggin horrible. Have to max my gain to get any volume, picks up cat scratching in the litter box in another room. I've tried a million things to fix it and get good quality, but nothing doing. Could be the mic, but the AT2020 seems to record just fine for everyone else. The whole left channel only thing is a pain in the butt to workaround and you have to jump through 1000 hoops to get it to record both channels.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

How close are you to the Mic? Make sure the channel you’re inputting to is set to mono instead of stereo.

[@AuldDittery-um2dn]

Hi, first of all thanks for the great review. I am slightly confused tbh as I do make music and usually I use my mixer. Synthesizers plugged in by left and right stereo jack to the mixer. But this box only seems to ha e one input jack. I would not be happy with mono sound. So don't understand why other people are. I have heard my synths plugged in by one jack and it certainly sounds better with two plugged in.. so I don't understand why there is only one input for a jack plug not stereo. Also I never used this XLR connection before. Would that be a better way to connect things up than jack plugs? I usually use a USB box type device to ply rca cable from the mixer to this thing and USB from this small audio device box to the pc. It sounds not bad at all. But wondering maybe I should be using XLR instead and maybe benefit me to buy one of these scarlet solo things. But as said I don't want to just plug one jack plug. As sometimes I use pan on mixer and that will be ruined by only plugging one jack plug.

[@scottgriceprojects]

What’s your opinion of the Presonus audiobox itwo? I bought one a year ago and I’m not very impressed. Supposedly, it’s made especially for iOS, but I think it’s just a marketing ploy.

[@helethead]

Why? I think it’s fine. I even think the mic is pretty good.

[@paxdei1988]

Because all these influencers keep advertising it.

[@creations1775]

Bro how to connect midi to solo interface this one..??

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

You can’t. You’d need the 2i4 model for MIDI in and out ports.

[@creations1775]

@@TheGaragebandGuide sir then how audio interface works for usb portable midi keyboard...??

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

@creations1775 Ah, gotcha - I thought you were looking to connect 9-pin Midi connectors. You should usually connect USB MIDI controllers directly to your computer or device, no need to go through an audio interface.

[@JEZARIC]

It definitely sounds roomier right off the bat

[@adrianstudio]

I have one this…may i know how to solve the delay sound of mic

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

What does the rest of your setup look like? What headphones are you using etc.

[@adrianstudio]

Its about a latency..​@@TheGaragebandGuide

[@NinaboboUngke]

What about audient?

[@tbmuse]

Demo B sounded harsh and not as open.

[@cheesedoodle9650]

this or wave xlr?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Great question. I’d say the Wave XLR is better suited to streamers & podcasters while this Solo is more geared towards musicians.

[@cheesedoodle9650]

@@TheGaragebandGuide Okay thanks :D

[@keithgoh123]

I love it. Really.

[@Edmondo51]

no in and out midi connections

[@darkphotographer]

ye why , if want a cheap one ,for the same price just get berhinger 404 , got 4 inputs and 4 out , lso got 4 insert , and monitor mix nob for your headphone , ,

[@helethead]

How is this better than Presonus?

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I didn’t say it was - which Presonus model are you referring to?

[@bondjovi4595]

Win10, factory usb audio driver. yay

[@nolimitapollo7903]

Lol they should use ur song for advertisements

[@blenderandgymaddict5244]

The fact that you cannot buy this audio interface as is, is a huge negative for me. I don't like it that Focusrite forces you to register the product and give them your personal data in order to get full functionality from a product you already fully paid. And their email-bombardment after this forced registration wasn't appreciated either. Luckily there was an option to unsubscribe from it. This questionable m.o. by Focusrite is a huge letdown for an otherwise reasonable audio-interface...

[@marcospintor1333]

I got it cuz it was red

[@RetroPlus]

We're living in a time where anyone can have access to pro level recording for less than £100, it's amazing

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Absolutely!

[@rodakjones7574]

Not including the price of a laptop, internet access, a midi controller, instruments, instrument accessories, and microphones, plus the time to do it...

[@flaekingr5109]

@@rodakjones7574 Have-not eh? Well, have-not, most people have a computer already, internet access too (even from a phone) and musos USUALLY have the instrument that they, ya know, play? Time? Is it for funsies or for money? Grown-ups usually get pretty good at devoting what time they can to the things they want to do after the things they need to do get done. But yeah, boo-hoo you can't get everything neatly wrapped in an entire bundle I suppose.

[@TheRedRaven_]

@@flaekingr5109 You're right, most people have pretty powerful computers these days and I so happen to be one of them. Found out about amp sims and other cool things you can do on a PC these days so I picked up my old guitar and bought this audio interface. I sold all my old equipment (pedals, amps) so this was the perfect solution to get back into guitar and this time, actually record some riffs!! Hell even back in the day (2008) I was using a computer to play anyway for tabs and Guitar Pro (which was amazing software for the time).

[@corm1000]

Someone said in another video that the focus rate could be dangerous, in terms of electrical issues or issues involving grounding, is this true?

[@TheUkuleleTeacher]

Scarlet! Solo! Scarlet! Solo! SCAAAAARRRrrrrrr LEEEeeeettt SOOOLOooooo-uhhh! Genuinely been singing this all morning! 😂

[@NikolaTomic]

Hehe I "noticed" that too :) Well done :)

[@StephenBerlinPOV]

As a newbie, the Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen meets my needs musically, financially and aesthetically (looks cool peeking out from below my computer monitor). It makes me look (and feel) like I know what I'm doing. Never knew $100 could buy confidence and encouragement. Now if I could just find a talent generator for my setup.

[@RetroPlus]

That is spot on

[@FluidITGuy]

OK. Didn't know ppl need to feel like they know what they are doing.

[@jakeblair8876]

Same I use one as well

[@plocky401]

found the guy that buys gear for aesthetics LOL

[@axilleas]

The sound quality is great, it’s one of the cheapest interfaces that offer mono direct monitoring (both channels to both ears instead of 1->L and 2->R) and it comes with a whole host of software. What’s there not to like?

[@ronhutcherson9845]

I have a 2i2, 2nd gen. I picked it over the Behrenger mostly because it was red. That matters more then you might think.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Red ones go faster I hear.

[@lioncurlew]

The Devil's Colour!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I got this brand because it was recommended to me in the beginning. It was the beginning of me trying to upgrade my own KZbin channel. It was cheap and had good reviews so I bought it. I’m definitely not disappointed with it but I’m sure that there are better options that cost more money but why spend more when I’m happy with what I got? Definitely a really cool video and I appreciate you making it.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I got my first gen Focusrite years ago for the exact same reasons! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@IamMusicNerd]

I had one, and it’s great, but I bought a Universal Audio Volt, and the 76 compressor built into the UA Volt is far better sounding in my opinion.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I hear good things about UA’s volt interfaces.

[@ariel4238]

Les cuento que ví un vídeo en You tu be de las volt y un hombre comparando no es mucha la diferencia pero les cuento que el hombre subía 7 d sin el compresor y sonaba como si tuviera el compresor activado 😂😂😂😂o sino bajaba 7 db la grabación con el compresor activado y en el otro canal dejaba a 0 y sorpresa diferencia no había ninguna hasta en el dibujo de las ondas era todo diría igualito lo que si para persepcion de mis oídos no digo que sea súper en distinguir lo único escuché fue pero apenas un pelín más de cuerpo pero muy muy poquito diría que casi ni se nota pero vamos que tendríamos que estar atentos a todo y creo que el escucha no se detendria en eso 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@ariel4238]

Si es mejor creo que es muy pero muy poquita la diferencia y ahora con montones de vst que existe se pueden hacer cosas impresionantes 👍😉👌

[@BdeJJG]

@@ariel4238 esos lo que yo a visto tambien y los articulos comparandolos.

[@chipsawdust5816]

For the same price as the 4th gen Scarlett I’m leaning towards the UA as well. I have an ancient M-Audio they no longer support that still works though … even an ancient Digitech Genesis3 🤪

[@peteandpuy]

I've got the Steinberg UR12 which seems to be the same thing. Required interface that I've used with iOS and now the Mac. Flawless.

[@andrewgoldsby]

Absolutely on the money! Love my solo and no reason in my opinion to upgrade. For me, it comes into its own with recording acoustic guitars and using one channel xlr and one channel for Jack input. Gives you options to blend the sound as you want!

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Absolutely mate, it’s a cracking little interface.

[@RichTones]

I’ve had my eye on these for sometime, need to upgrade my outdated interface. You just confirmed the quality is there Patrick 👍Great review sir🎸🎸

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Cheers Rich! I was genuinely surprised at how good it is for such a compact interface.

[@teeaymusik9811]

I upgrated from an 18 (!) years old Studio Projects vtb1 preamp. The Focusrite is SO MUCH better.

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

I have the soloV2 that ive had a few years and it's been great piece of kit. Especially when you want to record on the go.

[@geet77777]

theyre buying it because everyone else is. its recognizable. the advertising is good. they pay lots of youtubers. they also buy fake reviews.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I wish I’d known, I could’ve made a fortune off of this video.

[@QoraxAudio]

I have the Steinberg UR12 and it works just fine too. There's not much difference between these things, as long as they work properly.

[@thefeelcompany]

My bro kindly gifted me a Focusrite recently for my new iPadPro and it’s bloody brilliant. It was so easy to plug into GarageBand and ping: it immediately took the signal from my SM58 just for a “One, two!” test. Gorgeous sound just off the SM58. Zero latency. Zero worries.

[@ilmisxx2]

It would be a pretty good interface if drivers were written well. It causes way too many drop outs and BSODs for my liking

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Windows?

[@ilmisxx2]

@@TheGaragebandGuide yep

[@RetroPlus]

That's never happened to me, must be some quirk with your hardware

[@xxlintux]

On point, scarlets are infamous for their poorly written drivers. Most people get BSOD and don't know where they come from when they're using these. Presonus studio line is way better in that department and for not a lot more money you can get an Audient id14 mkII that will run circles around it.

[@homelessrobot]

@@RetroPlus or it could be some quirk with yours :P

[@ElricX]

I came very close to buying the Scarlet 2i2 but went with the comparable Presonus 24c because I like their DAW, Studio One. The upgrade to the pro version was extremely reasonable. If Focusrite had a similar deal with Ableton Live I might have chosen differently.

[@leslie6217]

Referencing Captain Planet is an auto like no matter the rest of the content. But still, good content as always, especially for beginners!

[@tymillz700block]

Audient ID22 is much better. 120db dynamic range compared to the Scarlett & nearly same price!

[@Gatsbi]

got a used one. Glad my pc sounds much better. Probably my sound card was dying or something.

[@ams.guitar]

why u have that old iphone on the desk??? make me confuse what year this focusrite scarlet year launch produced..

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

This Focusrite scarlet year launch produced in 2019. The iPhone 3G is in the shot because it looks cool.

[@clebozer]

Perfect video! So happy you’ve given up the day job for more online magic!! I will buy you a coffee as soon as I can buy myself one! I pray to David Gilmore (God) that it will be soon!

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Cheers Clive, I appreciate your support!

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I bought the minifuse 1 I never liked the focusrite scarlett I get that its a good interface but I hated the look of it at all

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

I hear good things about the minifuse. How are you finding it?

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

@@TheGaragebandGuide its an excellent interface and just as small as the scarlett and just as powerful it can drive the Sm7b without a cloudlifter or fethead. It has amazing monitoring system for the headphones as well

[@luciano.armani]

works well on mac, piece of crap in windows. still have issues on zoom calls occasionally that i have no idea how to fix (even fixing the sample rate)

[@SreekumarNair]

Thank you for the explanation. Is this device useful only while recording or does it help for live shows also.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

You COULD use it for live performances, though a mixing desk of some kind would probably work better honestly.

[@SreekumarNair]

@@TheGaragebandGuide Thank you🙏 😊

[@XMetalChefX]

Subbed at Captain Planet!

[@dgillies5420]

It's super-annoying that they didn't use combo XLR-TRS input jacks, so each port is crippled and works with only 1 type of plug.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

The 2i2 might be a better fit for you then as it has two combo inputs

[@kingdan6776]

This is my go to. It holds up against my ssl interface. Its more convenient to move around with my laptop. Records clean enough to add ssl plugins etc and alongside a st69 tube mic that i scored for $100 it sounds pretty dang good. Even in my noisy living room. My ssl is in my main studio. But the solo is very good quality. Probably the best bang for your buck.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

Yep, the price to performance you get from it is pretty much unmatched.

[@justinmoore3669]

My old Yeti decided recently to not be recognized by windows and I'm looking for microphone etc. Whether its usb or xlr, would you suggest this just for microphone use only if I went the xlr route?

[@xxxxxbriansanchezyyy]

A ball hair under a 100 😆 🤣

[@j0n.p]

I'll keep my motu m4

[@jeffbmusic9096]

Great video, thanks for putting these in depth looks for us! I’m on the hunt for my first interface and I’m highly considering the Solo, Evo 4 and the M-Audio air/4. I’m pretty much exclusive to iPad creation at this point and just wondering your opinion as to which of the 3 is better suited for iPad/GarageBand production? I’ve also watched your Evo 4 video which is why I’m considering it. Thanks for your time! 🤘🏼

[@oakandiron_]

By far the best review out there on the solo, and that full mix though! 🤝👍