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

This video is a beginners guide to using the Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interface! I take you step by step through the inputs and outputs, the Focusrite Control software, and setting up and recording in a DAW (I use Pro Tools, but the process is similar with other DAWs).

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Contents:
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Inputs and Outputs
4:40 Connecting to the Computer
5:16 Focusrite Control Software
11:42 Plugging into the Interface
12:43 Using with DAW to Record
17:30 Final Thoughts

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[paulb]

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

[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!!

[cesareorodriguez]

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!!

[alfredoalequin]

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

[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.

[russellwaterman]

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Focusrite Scarlet 4i4 as well as a DAW and MIDI keyboard, but haven't worked out how to use any of it yet as I'm 35yrs out of date and need to make some conceptual leaps.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

[javiervidoza]

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

[babssarwar]

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

[jordanjohnson]

I'm studying electrical engineering. I can assure you powering something through USB will have no impact on data transfer through the same USB interface.

[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.

[jamespinchottojamesparrish]

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

[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).

[blackbirdpie]

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.

[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 🙂

[TranceHeed]

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

[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.

[PrestonTMB]

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

[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 :)