Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Producing and Engineering — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback

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Whether you're new to recording or in the market to upgrade your existing interface, we have a wide range for different uses. Focusrite offers a selection of software you can use to get started, including the digital audio workstations (DAWs) Ableton Live Lite and ProTools Artist, and a three-month subscription to Splice Sounds. However, this isn't any fault of Focusrite, they cannot be held responsible for third parties way of doing things. A more even gain structure is a new feature, thanks to the latest Scarlett Mic preamps, thus making it easier to set your levels more accurately.

A pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels – making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier. All you have to do is register your gear, and Focusrite Control will be featured in your Focusrite account. With the Hitmaker Expansion, you get both the interface and a selection of tools, so you have all the software you need to get started. Generally, these cookies are only created based on actions you take in response to a service request, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.Fantastic high quality interface, I had a driver installation issue but was sorted out very quickly with help from Focusrite online support.

Easy to setup and works well with another sound device too, so I can switch easily from using my Creative usb sound device or the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 as the input or playback device for any applications on my computer. Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching. 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.Speaker-switching technology allows you to switch between main and alt monitors to get a new perspective on your mix, and the new built-in talkback mic lets you communicate with your recording artist at the touch of a button, helping you capture that perfect take.

The option to add eight channels with an octopre is very nice for the long run (especially as focusrite have just released the matching scarlett octopre). Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: spark inspiration instantly with Splice’s huge Sounds library. What is more, the integrated MIDI interface can be used to connect a master keyboard, for example, since a sound generator of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys is already included in the bundled software package. Eight inputs and ten outputs; eight 3rd Generation mic pres, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and ten balanced outputs plus ADAT input and output for up to eight more channels each way.I'm not taking off a star for this because it works perfectly with all 32 bit OR all 64 bit software, and I can't say for sure if this issue is down to Focusrite or an underlying issue with Window 10 itself.