How To Use The Focusrite Control Software

An in depth video on how to use the Focusrite Control Software on your Focusrite Audio Interface. We first go into an overview of the software and then some practical use cases of how you create different custom mixing setups like use a manual Focusrite control loopback.

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0:00 Intro
0:20 What is the Focusrite Control Software?
1:25 What to do first: Device Settings
3:07 The Output Routing
4:05 The Main Output
8:35 Monitoring A Mix: No Latency vs. Latency
14:37 DJ Cue Headphone Mix Setup Example
20:40 Multiple Track Recording Headphone Output Mix Setup Example
24:44 Hardware Loopback Example To Record System Audio

[penutbutterhelpme]

I've NEVER seen a more IMPRESSIVE and EXTENSIVE tutorial...!! As a former CBT specialist, the training video for this equipment is exemplary...!! I'm new to the Scarlett Series, and this TUTORIAL is a MUST SEE..!! Yours is MORE indepth and professionally explained, than ANYTHING this company has published, to date. You, be the "VOICE" of their entire product line. This has been a lifesaver for me. Stellar video...!! Excellent job...!! Thank you.

[darinz]

This is the best audio interface tutorial I've seen. I totally understand how this whole thing works now. I'm an old school analog mixer guy and struggled to wrap my head around a mixer less audio interface. Nice job!!!

[GodinChild]

I can't tell you how much your video saved me. Cheers, my friend.

[taoteg]

Seriously, you need to get some royalties from Focusrite! This is hands down the best tutorial I have ever seen on using this innocuous utility. My entire comfort level with the Clarrett just increased a thousand-fold because I understand what it is doing... FINALLY! THANK YOU!

[AndyMangele]

What I appreciate the most when it comes to tutorials of that kind is a rather slow narration tempo, which gives the viewer the time to absorb what he just heard. 👍👍👍

[grahamkcampbell]

Thank you a thousand times. I read the entire Focusrite 18i8 and Focusrite Control manuals and still didn't totally get it, but your explanation is crystal clear.

[myBadfish]

your tutorial says it all. I listened to the so-called best explanation of how Focusrite Control works, and I walked away with absolutely no ideas. Your You Tube explained this perfectly.. very much appreciated.

[MichaelKochSchulte]

Thank you Mark. This is still relevant in 2022. I've a 18i20 2gen. This has expanded my knowledge of the mixer and the things I can do. Bravo!

[kevc]

What a clunky convaluted way to sort out routing. Thank you for making the tutorial. It is now saved in my toolbar 😂

[films]

Outstanding. This is THE most comprehensive information on an interface on the planet! Thank goodness someone can explain this in one video without all the techno babbling. He is clear, concise and informative. Outstanding!

[NeekRusher]

I had my Focusrite for close to two years and never bothered with going deep into the routing. Now I understand what I can use the SPDIF for. Thank you for this video well done.

[themastermind]

Genius! Thank you so much. This is definitely the best focusrite tutorial out there. It's better than anything seen on YT, even by focusrite themselves. Great job sir

[shepo]

There is literally no tutorial that better explains all of this in a very easy simple to understand manner. You did such a fantastic job on this video and I would like to thank you very much for taking the time to do so! I will now carry this knowledge forward as I create music and I will only know it because you taught it to me! 🙏

[setitfree]

I can't tell you how many times I watched this to finally understand the software. Your a lifesaver!! Thank You.

[EasyHeat]

I've had my 18i8 Gen 2 for a couple of years and had no idea Focusrite Control went this deep, having mostly gone with AISO4ALL with my previous interfaces. I actually found this tutorial after having issues trying to hook up an Axe-Fx.
I just got learned!
Thank you soo much!

[lavendertuesday]

This was the MOST helpful tutorial and explanation about Focusrite Control. Thank you so much for your time and explanation. I'm here in 2022, feeling super grateful. Subscribed!

[JeremydePrisco]

One of the better tutorials out there on this, at least for this configuration. Helping some friends with non-DAW related issues and they are really struggling with FCS.

[andyread]

ive had my scalett for years and never understood using focusrite control. Now i have been trying to add in a 16 channel 4 bus mixer and do hybrid mixing .. i really was stuck!! this is very helpful, and im gonna try the loop back trick.

[creepyjanitor]

great great great teaching. Even better and much less annoying than the official focusrite website. Thanks for your clarity and delivery my friend, all the best.

[fakesdeath]

I spent about an hour fighting with my computer, backing tracks, and a headphone amplifier to mix things well enough for my band to record live, and be able to hear ourselves. Now I feel dumb! Excellent video. This answered all of my questions I couldn't find answers to on forums or the Focusrite website!