Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface, The Guitarist, Vocalist, Podcaster Or Producer, Studio Quality Sound, Red

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We believe in enriching peoples' lives through music, and we're proud to play our small part in that massive endeavour. Fixed an issue that could cause glitching on systems with some older AMD processors (Phenom-II, FX and Athlon series). Added the ability to choose whether 48V is retained after restarting Scarlett 3rd Generation interfaces. Create studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, dramatic synths, and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware — all in the box. Every new Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett+, and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.

Both interfaces are near-identical in the manner in which they are constructed. The aluminum casing gives you an instant sense of reliability. The buttons and ports are meticulously assembled. All cables feel secure when connected, and overall the interfaces feel really good to handle. The 3 rd Gen’s inputs offer impressive headroom, making recording line-level instruments cleaner and easier than ever before. Balanced TRS outputs also eliminate speaker hum, while Focusrite’s iconic gain halos light up to indicate input levels, making it easy to get distortion-free recordings. Included Software GenerationThe world’s most popular audio interfaces – remastered. Incredible sounding preamps. Colossal dynamic range. Re-engineered Air mode for big studio sound. Auto Gain and Clip Safe for perfect takes every time. And all the software you need to make a hit record. Turn ideas into records. Hook up a guitar and a mic and make the best recordings you ever have. Solo is studio sound made simple. Added the ability to change the colour of the good, pre clipping and clipping stages of the Gain Halos on Scarlett 3rd Generation interfaces.In layman’s terms, this is the delay between the signal being sent into the interface and the moment you actually hear it over your headphones or speakers. The delay occurs because when you sing or play guitar into your interface, the audio is being processed in the digital realm before it reaches your ears. So the processing power of both your computer and the interface plays a big role in this.

In summary, the Scarlett Solo and Scarlett 2i2 are the smallest two models from Focusrite’s flagship Scarlett series. Both are equally competent in playing the role they have been designed to, and the primary difference is that the Solo (true to its name) offers one Preamp while the Scarlett 2i2 offers two. UK manufacturer Focusrite has made world-class mic preamps for decades. The 3 rd Generation’s mic pre is the best to ever feature in the Scarlett range. Expect a warm, dynamic response that’ll take care of any instrument with ease. Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. At home, in the studio or on the road, Scarlett sounds just like you.It takes the input signal on the interface and sends it straight to the headphones and line outputs on the device. The signal is still sent to your DAW software, allowing the input to be recorded at the same time. Focusrite’s best-selling Scarlett range has enabled millions of musicians worldwide to record their creativity for almost a decade. World-class sound, compact intuitive design, crystal-clear conversion. Design: The Scarlett Solo wins. Both are built well and feel and look like high-quality products, but the Solo is more portable. 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. Next up, 24-bit/192kHz converters offer unprecedented clarity for an interface at this price point. Intuitive, Professional, State-of-the-art Hitmaker Expansion: features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, along with Native Instruments®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.

Awesome bit of kit, with high quality studio class sound reproduction. For precision build, superior quality, Focusrite ! Millions of music makers rely on Scarlett every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Scarlett interface comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty. Whether you’re a guitarist, singer-songwriter, beatmaker, or aspiring producer, Hitmaker Expansion has been compiled to get you release-ready results from your very first session. These are all the plugins you’ll need to write, record, mix and master your music with big studio sound. This means that even though latency is actually measured, it is so minuscule that the human ear doesn’t detect it. This means that the Scarlett Solo's two inputs are operated by a single preamp. So if you're using both inputs simultaneously, two signals are being split by one, giving you half the headroom and clarity.Neutrik combo inputs. For those who don't know what these are, they're combined inputs. They accept both XLR and 6.35 mm Line inputs. So this means you can record multiple combinations of instruments. Vocals and acoustic guitar. Or bass and guitar. Or a stereo Keyboard. Both the Scarlett Solo and Scarlett 2i2 are bus-powered audio interfaces. For newbies who don't know what that means, they are powered by your computer via a USB connection. So you don’t need an extra power supply. It adds massively to portability and convenience. All you need is your laptop and one of these, and you're good to go! Cons:

We make audio interfaces, and that's all we do. It's the job of an audio interface to sit between you and your sound being shared with the world, and we're the best in the world at making that happen. If you’re looking for a second or third interface just to add to an arsenal of studio gear, the Solo gives you almost unbeatable portability. If you're having problems installing the driver on Windows 7, please try the steps in the following article: Focusrite USB Driver will not install on my Windows 7 machine (digital signature problem). Analog mixers and headphone routers have always had the edge over digital interfaces in this regard. However, recent advancements in technology have made the difference negligible. And the Scarlett series is testimony to this. The Direct Monitor mode (which is turned on by a tiny button on the top left) gives you what Focusrite calls ‘near zero’ latency. One of the key upgrades for the 3 rd Generation is the addition of USB-C connectivity. This reversible connection allows faster data transfer, easier connection and can be flipped – no more plugging in upside-down. And thanks to the USB-C’s inherent low latency, you can easily record and monitor everything in real time with many of your favourite plug-ins in place.

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Hi-Z instrument inputs, just like you’d find on an amp, make guitars sound great for DI’s and amp sims. It’s tiny details like these that go a long way in enhancing the music-making process. Anyone who's had to deal with flimsy knobs and loose cables will relate! So kudos to Focusrite for having been thoughtful enough to consider them.