Focusrite Control - Step-by-Step Setup Guide

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To get the most out of your Scarlett, Clarett, or Clarett+ audio interface, you need to install and configure Focusrite Control.. This is a complete step-by-step guide to configuring Focusrite Control for your audio interface and gear.
The tutorial includes setup for inputs and output routing. I take you step-by-step through preamp configuration, recording, live performance, including analogue and digital mixing using a Scarlett 8i6. I explain the built in output presets and walk through a complete custom configuration for your DAW and streaming using Studio One and OBS Studio. Everything from one microphone to outboard effect loops and more.
After watching this step-by-step guide you will be able to configure Focusrite Control for your interface and gear.
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🎞Timestamps:
00:00 Focusrite Control - What is this about?
02:00 Focusrite Control Installation Tips
03:01 Focusrite General Device Settings: Sample Rate, Buffer, and Clock
04:59 Input Settings using Focusrite Control
06:49 Output Routing Interface Overview
08:06 Output Presets - Direct Routing
11:07 Output Presets - System Playback
12:27 Output Presets - 2 Channel Analogue
15:05 Output Presets - Digital Routing
16:13 Output Presets - Analogue + Digital Routing
19:18 Output Presets - Stand-Alone Preamp
20:31 Output Presets - Empty and Saving Your Custom Configurations
21:12 Creating Custom Configs - Zero Latency Monitoring + Custom Mix
25:24 Adding DAW Playback to your Custom Mix and Monitoring
29:52 Using your Interface as an Outboard DAC
30:49 Creating and Outboard Effects Loop with Focusrite Control
33:40 Using a Focusrite Control Effect Loop in your DAW
35:50 Using a Focusrite Control Effect Loop in OBS Studio
36:56 Final Thoughts on Focusrite Control
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@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

I have now released the second part of my Focusrite Control guide - Part 2 Advanced. It includes a detailed walk through of clock / sync, digital IO - ADAT / SPDIF, multiple monitor mixes, loopback, and using an iPad as a wireless control surface. Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrxkZphzxp3Mf6c.html *** Plus: My Focusrite Control Loopback Setup Guide is now live! Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMCoftyInZ6ugHk.html

@aaushpradhan5285 Жыл бұрын

How do I control the volume of output 3 and 4 . The master volume knob only control output 1 and 2 .

@ChapinJazz 8 ай бұрын

This is my 2nd trip through this great resource. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for your logically designed and warmly delivered tutorial.

@askdrtk 8 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, I am glad to hear the tutorial is helping out!

@MJNac Жыл бұрын

I bought a Scarlett and watched 10 different youtube tutorials. You are the best one. Thank you for the excellent presentation and the content.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, I'm glad to help out! Enjoy your new Scarlett!

@InvertedPopesMusic Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome I have had my 18i8 for sometime and now finally I can start to use it as it should be used thanks to your video(s). Many thanks.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! There are so many ways to be creative with the IO on your 18i8. It's my pleasure to help out!👍

@PressuredSpeechBand 2 ай бұрын

My band just bought this for our studio and this is the video my bassist sent me. Can't wait to check this out!

@obiawesome8656 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I've a very busy schedule and am always looking for time to do the things I enjoy. This helped me put things together quickly. I Appreciate your time.

@askdrtk 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure, glad to help out!

@djsugarbear6079 11 ай бұрын

Man you are such a wizard and this is so useful. Thanks for putting this out as it 's extremely helpful!

@askdrtk 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to help out!

@oliverjames2298 2 жыл бұрын

Am on my 3rd viewing of your wonderful instruction. It's like a master - class. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated and I'm glad to help out! If you need further detail on digital IO or using an iPad / iPhone as a remote control surface for FC, my part 2 advanced FC video covers those topics. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrxkZphzxp3Mf6c.html

@opejegede3971 Жыл бұрын

You earned my sub. Clear and Concise. All in one piece. Not gaming us. Thank you. adding to my playlist form later referencing.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and I’m glad you found it useful. I intended this to be a reference with chapters rather than a “watch through” video.

@alexkourelis 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that I found this video, thank you very much for taking the time to make it!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad to help out!

@colebengston3963 Жыл бұрын

I just bought an 18i20 and found that you have the most in depth tutorials on it. Thank you for the info sir!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Glad to help out! Enjoy your new 18i20!

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It is simple once you explained what it is doing. Thanks to you I now know and understand how it operates . Excellent video!!! Top shelf brother. Thank you.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and I'm glad it helped out!👍

@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio Жыл бұрын

Great info! Just got off work and watching this, loosing me a little bit, but kinda normal on a 12hr shift! Saving this for a rewatch! I just started into this whole venture and using the Scarlett 18i8 3rd gen... lots of stuff to learn!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks and it’s great to hear you are getting started! The 18i8 3rd gen is a very good interface to get started with! Things can seem complicated when you get started and watching this video start to finish can make it seem that way. I like to think of this (and my other Focusrite Control tutorials) as more of a reference collection, use the time stamps and find the answers you need (at least I hope you do), and if not, you can always ask, chances are others have the same questions. Good luck as you get started, Cheers!

@algriffiths734 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, thanks for this tutorial. No messing, no bullshit, no waffle............... just pure facts, thanks again

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to help out!

@chrisfrost1413 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Absolutely awesome. So bloody helpful and clear.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and I'm glad to hear my tutorial helped out. Part 2 - Advanced functions is going live tomorrow - sync/clock, monitor control, digital io-ADAT/SPDIF, zero latency outboard effects, iPad control surface, and more...

@Fiveash-Art 5 ай бұрын

Ok .. this thing is simpler than I thought. Great explanation.

@myBadfish 5 ай бұрын

I'll have to link your class up so that I can refresh my old memory, So much great information. One bit of information that I was looking for when I stumbled onto your channel was an explanation of how USB is routed thru the Scarlett. It seems like I should be able to always have a channel out to my speakers for the audio from my computer system to monitors. Thanks

@hartleysloan8191 Жыл бұрын

Thank God I found your channel! I've been confused as hell regarding Focusrite Control for my Clarett 4Pre and how to set up properly!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m glad I could help out! Cheers!

@arthurcamara4207 2 жыл бұрын

The best video ever on this subject.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated and I hope you found the information you needed! I posted part 2 with advanced features and setup today. Thanks for checking out my tutorial.

@simonpeisley40 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorial!! Much appreciated. 👍

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad to help out!

@terradibronzino 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear, synthetic, understandable even to those who are not experts, no blah blah blah, no jokes that are a terrible obstacle for those who are not native speakers, no superfluous or self-celebrating phrases, tutorials that follow a teaching process where what is needed after to understand is administered before. You are great I love you

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. My goal for this channel is to create a community where we can all share our interest in audio / video whether for recording, streaming, production and more, all while learning along the way... I will also be launching a new Discord server shortly to keep the conversations going and provide an opportunity for all to share., look for an announcement soon...

@condormusicman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the rundown, sir.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out!

@richardhubbard2151 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content! Thank you!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to help out!

@ccj2 Жыл бұрын

This helps out a lot. Thanks!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad I could help out!

@HUMZMIC1 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME video...THANKS for that very helpful information (I LIKE)

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad to help out.

@bobbyt9999 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video. I'll have to play it back a few times before I'll fully understand all of these connections. Although I've had my 8i6 for some time, I'm afraid that I'm finding these different setups very confusing. I'm an old newb who gets flustered and overwhelmed very easily. But for someone like me, the fact that I can install the Focusrite drivers and software and have it working right out of the box without any adjustments is a godsend. One thing that I've noticed: After doing a Windows update, just some, not all, the Focusrite stops working. The quickest way that I've found to rectify this is to simply uninstall the Focusrite drivers and software, reinstall it, restart my computer, and there it is... problem solved. I'm sure that there are other faster ways of doing this but as I said... the easiest way to fix something without having to give it too much thought works best for this old fella. 😁

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help out with this video. I intended it to be a reference that you can go back to with chapters when you need to set things up. It can get a bit long from start to finish...😄 Good to hear you have your 8i6 up and running. Windows updates can "break" things, but I find that often all that is needed is to change the default input and output sound devices in Windows Settings back to your Focusrite interface (Windows likes to reset them from time to time). You will find I have a few other tutorials on Focusrite Control as well as hardware setup with the 8i6 (compressor, loopback, etc). As always, if you have a question, please ask. I try to answer as many as possible.

@eddiecantu7316 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad to help out!

@maxknoblock7160 2 жыл бұрын

amazingly helpful

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear and thanks for checking out my FC guide!

@alvisreidmusic 2 жыл бұрын

The best channel concerning the Focusrite Control! I cants wait for part 2, I have been struggling with my Clarett 8Pre USB for the longest while. When can we expect the new video? Many thanks!!!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed part 1. I have the outline for part 2 put together, but I am still doing some research into questions coming up in the community (forums, etc.) to make sure I address as many as possible during the course of part 2. The Clarett 8Pre is a great unit - let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see addressed.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I forgot, I plan to post part 2 in January.

@martyf663 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! thanks..

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure - glad to help out!

@bzlax 2 жыл бұрын

amazing vid thanks

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and I hope it helped out!

@mellivebrown28 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work and tutorial! Very informative and well explained! Thank you for sharing! Subscription done!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I am glad to help out!

@DanielWayShadow Жыл бұрын

You Sir are the Yoda of audio interface engineering.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated…Kind, you are…

@robinleek Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help out!

@orenavroya2955 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for doing this video , I read the whole pdf manual files for the 18i20 3 Gen and I still have doubts and questions about the routing mapping even though I learned a lot from it ,but I think to really grasp this system , besides obviously get the experience ,is either by written down mapped out diagrams specifically for a certain tasks you want to do wether basic and or advanced , and also some creative things that experienced engineer would do in a heart bit since he has better understanding of routings of the whole system . Or maybe just naming things in a different way that would be more intuitive to a beginner . I have to watch the part 2 of this course and probably understand better Thanks again I will get back to you if I have specific questions

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed my tutorial and please do ask any questions that come up! As you said, planning is actually the most important step in any audio setup. The FC interface can be challenging until you get used to it. It is a departure from the familiar look of a console (at least that I am used to) but in the end FC is a mixer plus a controller for interface functions (sample rate, clock source, etc.) Enjoy your 18i20! Cheers, Todd

@MakingMadBeats 2 жыл бұрын

This is the only video series that checks all the boxes, incredible! You are explaining every detail of the Focusrite Control Software in such a comprehensive and calm way, plus you give us real world usage scenarios 🙏! I' m thinking about switching from the Arturia Audiofuse 8 Pre to the Clarett+ 8 Pre because the routing on the Arturia is not flexible at all. This video helped me so much, amazing!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and I'm glad to help out! Once you get comfortable with it, FC opens up a lot of options for multiple monitor mixes / outboard gear integration and Focusrite did some big upgrades to the converters in the Clarett + interfaces (due to a chip shortage during the pandemic). The new converters perform far above the price point.

@MakingMadBeats 2 жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk Nice, great to hear about the performance upgrade of the converters. In a review of the Clarett+ it said that the former AKM converters were replaced by Cirrus Logic.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, C-5381 AD and C-43198 DA - nice converters. I struggle to hear any difference compared to my 828es (Sabre 32 converters) on my monitors (Genelec 8040s - decent monitors imo). Both are very transparent which is great if you need to print and rerecord.

@silentdrive3243 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear explanation. I have had my 6i6 for a wile and have never been able to get it to work. Got a Mac and my main issue was monitoring with powered speakers, It never worked for me. I hope thing will get better after this.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out. Focusrite Control should be the answer as it will let you configure the mix for both the Mac and onboard inputs to your powered monitors and headphones. Thanks for checking out my tutorial!

@Tury1799 2 жыл бұрын

i wish every tutorial was like this one, awesome work!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my tutorial - Much appreciated and I'm glad to help out! I have added part 2 with digital IO, iPad as a remote control surface, etc... Let me know if you run into any questions.

@Kruse1 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I finally get my Clarret 8 Pre X

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

@oliverjames2298 2 жыл бұрын

Great!!!!! if you adjust the analog input level of an instrument being recorded (drums), for monitoring: purposes, doesn't that reduce the signal level going in to the DAW. Thanks, great video!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and great question! The level adjustments only apply to the hardware and ADAT/SPDIF outputs. The levels to the DAW remain unchanged (unity gain). It is like having an audio interface and a monitor/headphone mix controller in one.

@VincentKruse 11 ай бұрын

This should be part of the focusrite "get started" guide...

@askdrtk 11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, I'm glad to help out!

@alexkisiel14 2 жыл бұрын

New viewer and I can't wait to dive deeper into some other videos you've posted. That said I can't wait for the next part of this. I have my Clarett OctoPre and Scarlett 18i20 seemingly connected right and I can see there is a signal going into the Octopre, but nothing comes out through the 18i20 / Focusrite Control regardless of what combination of sync settings I use. On another note

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thanks for checking out part one of my Focusrite Control guide. Since you are getting signal from the 18i20 through the outputs on your OctoPre, sync should be ok (note that ADAT only functions at 96 kHz and below on the 18i20 and you need to use either 44.1 or 48 to take advantage of all eight input channels with one cable or you two cables for 8 input channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz). Also, if you are trying to use the 18i20 as the clock source, you will need a BNC cable from clock out on the 18i20 to clock in on the OctoPre (plus set the OctoPre sync to Word.) Using the OctoPre as the clock source, optical from the OctoPre out to the 18i20 will carry the clock, as the18i20 does not accept word clock in via BNC. If all of the above is configured correctly, the first thing I would check is the optical cable(s) from your Octopre out to your 18i20 in. Given that output from the 18i20 to the Octopre is working, you could swap the optical cable(s) going from your Octopre out to your 18i20 in with the one(s) you are using from the 18i20 out to the Octopre in. This can help determine if you have any bad optical cables. I have had bad optical cables before...very frustrating. Let me know if this was the issue. If not, I will attempt to assist further + I will be explaining ADAT and sync in part two of the FC series. Hope this helps out!

@alexkisiel14 2 жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk I never saw your reply until now. You're right, everything was set up right but the brand new optical cable was faulty. Thank you! 🙌

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you you found the issue. It is amazing how often faulty (even brand new) cables cause problems.

@MattWittMusic 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. I am interested in using an 18i20 as a stand-alone keyboard mixer, where each keyboard is a stereo input pair. When you have stereo pair inputs, can I still use both gain knobs in the Scarlett’s front panel for Left and Right, or does it default to one gain knob for Left and Right on the front panel?

@downbeatstudio 3 күн бұрын

All this info made the use of my Clarett USB 4Pre possible. However, if you are using Cubase as your DAW make sure to turn off the monitor button on the recording channel.

@carlosroque3149 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video using the Clarett 8Pre? Thanks.

@ahxoua 7 ай бұрын

Love the step-by-step setup guide. I own the 18i8. However, I do not see the buffer size setting in the MacOS version of the Focusrite control.

@askdrtk 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my setup guide. On MacOS, buffer size is controlled in your DAW instead of in Focusrite Control. I really need to do a Mac specific version of this guide to cover the few minor differences. Cheers!

@ahxoua 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. So far I've only found your channel to be the most detail and slow enough for me to follow. Unfortunately, I don't run Windows. I have a MacBook Pro.

@andrewrodell3 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! My monitor volume knob on the front of my Clarett doesn’t affect the volume of the output to my speakers? I can see it moving the fader on the control software, but it doesn’t affect the sound. What am I doing wrong? Thank you so appreciate your help Andrew.

@askdrtk 10 ай бұрын

Hi Andrew, sorry I missed your question earlier. This usually happens with the "Monitor Controls" setting in the gear icon menu is set so that it doesn't control the outputs you have your monitors connected to. I hope this solves things, but if not let me know how you have the monitors connected and I will try to help out further. Cheers!

@emanuelzekic Жыл бұрын

Heloo. I jave problem with output, a cannot control my headphone or mic Its say no output detected. What i should do? Thanks you? I have 2in2 scarlet.

@AbhisekChakravorty 9 ай бұрын

Hi firstly thanks a lot for uploading these contents so much helpful, if you can kindly help me with this, i have a yamaha sx900 arranger keyboard which has L/L+R and R as main outputs i have conected these with two individual TRS cables at the back of my 8i6 line inputs, shall i continue with two TRS cable or shall i change them to TS cable,

@askdrtk 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you are finding my tutorials helpful. I haven't tested the connections on the sx900, but the L/L+R makes me unsure if it is wired as balanced when the R output is in use and unbalanced when only one TRS cable it used with the L/L+R jack. I suspect both are unbalanced. If you are not experiencing any phase or ground loop issues you are likely ok to stay with TRS cables, but if either issue is present changing to TS may help out.

@AbhisekChakravorty 9 ай бұрын

@askdrtk Thanks again. You are absolutely right. i contacted Yamaha, and they said the outputs are unbalenced, i am switching the connections to TS cables

@palenkesoultribe 7 ай бұрын

What about using the outputs as discreete channels for a 5.1 Surround system. Wold you be able to calibrate the volume of each channel coming out? thanks

@askdrtk 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, using an 18i20 as an example, you can calibrate each output using the output faders as long as you set the Monitor Control to None. Listening level would then be controlled from your DAW or with a software-based monitor controller such as the Ginger Audio Ground Control Sphere.

@mas3974 8 ай бұрын

Hi I have a solo gen 3 and it saus output routing not supported on this device. Can you advise on what to do. Thanks mas

@AbhisekChakravorty 9 ай бұрын

Hi finally after watching your videos i bought the 8i6, if you can please help me with something, in my guitar processor i have L mono and R outputs i want to connect my guitar processor with my interface so i guess i can do it with 2 TS cable one goes to the preamp1 and the pream2 in the front panel of the interface but which mode i should choose line or instrument, i was thinking of one more thing can i coneect the guitar processor in the 5 and 6 line inputs in the rear panel if yes can i still use the TS cable as i guess my boss gt100 the outputs are unbalanced, if you can please help me

@askdrtk 9 ай бұрын

While you could connect your processor to inputs 1/2 using the line level option (your processor provides line level output), I would recommend connecting to the line inputs on the back of the 8i6. That way you still have the mic preamps available. I hope this helps out!

@AbhisekChakravorty 9 ай бұрын

@askdrtk Thank you, i am so happy i came across this channel just one more thing as the line inputs in the back of the 8i6 are balenced will it make any difference if i insert unbalenced output coming from the guitar processor with two TS cables

@flywesleybyrd 5 ай бұрын

I'm trying to route a click track through my 2nd Headphone output, but I'm getting NOTHING! I've got a 2nd 6i6. I've upgraded to the latest driver, but it doesn't show how to route the 2 front Headphones. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

@OscarRios 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the claret 4pre usb and I can’t figure out how to record zoom calls since my unit does not have loop option. Any suggestions. Thank you

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Setting aside recording in zoom itself which is highly inflexible, it would depend if you are using a Windows or Mac PC. For Mac, the most popular option is Audio Hijack. This allows you to record the audio from any application, including Zoom. There are a number of options for Windows, but the most popular free option is Voicemeeter. This allows you to mix application audio into two outputs so you can set one up including all Zoom audio for recording that is separate from your speaker/headphone mix. You can also capture all Zoom application audio within OBS studio using the Application Audio Capture plugin. You would setup a scene in OBS with the any source being the Zoom application and let it record while you are on a Zoom call. Hope these few options help out!

@mickeysplace102 Жыл бұрын

I have Scarlett 18i20 2nd using PT 12. When I engage Low latency I lose sound but I can see that the channel is receiving the signal

@fafacordova4940 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this videos. Definitively subscribing. ONE QUESTION, can we use Focusrite Control with two or more interfaces conected vía usb in the same Mac?

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out and welcome! 😄Focusrite does not support multiple Scarlett or Clarett interfaces over usb conection, so only one will be recognized by Focusrite Control. Some have attempted to create an aggregate device, however I have never had any success with this. When I need to use the IO from more than one Scarlett or Clarett interface, I set one up in stand alone mode (not available on usb powered models) and connect the two interfaces with ADAT or SPDIF. The only down side is that if you need to reconfigure the interface set up as stand alone, you need to disconnect the other interface and then connect the stand alone interface to reconfigure it in Focusrite Control. Hope this helps out!

@niaralosusa Жыл бұрын

Great content! Perhaps I missed it, but is Focusrite Control only for Gen 2 and newer interfaces? I can't seem to find out whether it will work with my Gen 1 device. Thanks!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to help out! Yes, FC is for Gen 2 and 3, Gen 1 uses Mix Control. Depending on who you ask, some prefer Mix Control and some Focusrite Control. In the end, both accomplish the same thing although for those experienced with analog mixers, Mix Control looks more "familiar" imo. Cheers!

@badenrakesh 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate just a quick question I have focusrite 8i6 I have connected Shure mic in the front and balanced cable at the back output and connected to rocket 8 monitor. I am also using same monitor at the same time playing music through my dj deck Numark ns7 iii. The difficulty I am having is when I am playing music through dj decks I can’t hear my mic through the monitor. I am not sure what I am doing wrong on this instance. Please help many thanks

@bellamckendree 5 ай бұрын

Hey, is there a way I can individually control the level of my voice in my headphones, as I want to make my guitar lower than my voice in my headphones. How can I do this on the mixcontrol? Thank you

@PressuredSpeechBand 2 ай бұрын

You'll have to lower the volume on your guitar track.

@Gretsch0997 3 ай бұрын

Hi , question? At the beginning of the video, you randomly pulled up the “device Settings”. You did not show how you did that? Is it your daw settings ? Or your interface settings? Can you clarify?

@jlaudamusic5190 9 ай бұрын

OBS for mac doesnt allow ASIO. So I cant see audio on SPDIF. Is there a way to record SPDIF coming in from another source (Denon Mixer into Focusrite 18i20)on OBS ?

@vihanbhuyan2104 7 ай бұрын

Does it work with GEN-1 interfrace ?

@YNfinityX 4 ай бұрын

Got an 8i6 been here nearly 2 hours trying to figure out why its not panning, any ideas

@jeffreyrelampago1577 3 ай бұрын

i dont have output routing for my solo focusrite? how to able to have that?

@pepperjackshack2439 2 жыл бұрын

Can you connect multiple phones or computers remotely to the Focusrite control PC hub?

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! You can use multiple phones or iPads to control FC, but not remote computers at this point. I can have FC open on my iPhone, iPad, and computer at the same time and everything stays in sync when adjustments are made from any of the devices. This is great if you want to give musicians control of their own mixes.

@gerardlake Жыл бұрын

Hi i have a clarette 8 pre but everytime i go on youtube to watch videos i get pops and stutters.I got the latest (FC) software download on win 11 but nothing seems to work.. any fixes for this ??

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Make sure both windows audio and the clarett sample rates are set to 48KHz and I would recommend a buffer size of 256 for reliable windows audio. If this doesn’t correct it, try disabling usb power control (don’t let windows power down usb ports). I did a video on setting up a pc for music production that may also help.

@Ilikethatmusic_typebeats Ай бұрын

I’m really confused.. So, all of my hardware is being routed through a focusrite Clarett 8pre.. My issuse is when I insert hardware I would have to go to focusrite control center and solo which ever output I’m using so It doesn’t create a feedback. Now when I use a second insert on the same vocal chain I have to solo the other output channel, and mute the last channel which is in use.. It’s becoming annoying and I know I’m doing something wrong..

@jonathanotrujillo Жыл бұрын

Focusrite control can be used for all Scarletts interfaces? or just specific ones?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

It works with all 3rd gen and the 2nd gen 6i6, 18i8, 18i20, as well as Clarett interfaces. The available functions depend on which interface you have (number of inputs / outputs and other internal features).

@michaelk7194 Жыл бұрын

I have 4i4 and use input 1 and 2 for my guitar and 3 and 4 for drum machine. How can I get the drum machine to play through same output as my guitar, without headphones?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

If you are using outputs 1 and 2 for your monitors, go into the output routing tab in Focusrite Control and click on "Monitor Outputs 1-2." Then make sure you have inputs 1-4 showing on the "Hardware Inputs" pane with the levels on each turned up. Make sure you see signal on the four level meters when you are playing and adjust the levels to balance the sound as you like. You can do the same with outputs 3 and 4 if you want to have an additional set of monitors. Hope this helps out!

@seenuhello1 Жыл бұрын

I have a 4i4. What I need to know is how to tell which inputs/outputs are stereo left or right. The inputs/outputs have numbers, not channel labels.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Two stereo pairs: 1-left, 2-right, and 3-left, 4-right as defaults when setup in most DAWs. Windows audio will also default to this arrangement. Hope this helps out!

@user-ko4pd6kn7b 10 ай бұрын

I have a 1st Gen 6i6. Can I still make use of Focusrite Control? More importantly can I use my SPDIF to add another focusrite soundcard like a 2i2?

@askdrtk 10 ай бұрын

Sorry I missed your question earlier. The 6i6 uses Scarlett Mix Control and will not work with FC. Unfortunately, the 2i2 does not have SPDIF. SPDIF jacks start at the 8i6 on 3rd gen Scarletts. If you were looking for inputs only you could add something like an ART Digital MPA ii which is a two channel mic preamp with SPDIF output, but in that price range you could go with an 18i20 and then use the 6i6 as an additional pair of analog inputs and outputs by connecting it to the 18i20 with SPDIF. Just a few ideas but I hope they help out.

@spendyaala Жыл бұрын

What is very confusing for newbies in output mapping is : actually not showing the physical inputs and outputs on the scarlet device to what is shown in the software. It would then makes more sense to what is happening with mapping.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I hear you and will be posting a few specific tutorials showing complete routing through DAW, physical IO, and Focusrite Control. I have already posted one very specific video about how to connect (I show physical connections) and use a compressor while tracking through a Scarlett interface using Focusrite Control. As always, if there is anything specific you are interested in, please ask and I will try to help out!

@RenegadeModelRailroader 10 ай бұрын

Great Video. Am I missing something... I have an 18I20 with pre sonus studio one. I need to learn how to adjust outputs so that one has a click and the other does not. I was told I have to choose either to mix in the focusrite controller or in the DAW which would be pre sonus. I cant find ANY info on this and would pay someone to show me how to do it. I have tried a few times with some busses and sends and never get anywhere. Any thoughts ?

@askdrtk 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Setting this up requires both. Assuming you have all of the 18i20's outputs setup in S1, you need to decide which output(s) you want the click on and which ones you don't. Then from the left-hand side of the console display open "outputs." You will then see all of the outputs you have setup in S1 displayed. Most likely you will see a blue box with a triangle (the "click" symbol) on the master output. The same box will be gray on all of the other outputs. Here you can select which outputs will have the click. Once you have done this, go into FC and setup the "DAW Playback" inputs you want sent to each output (main monitor 1-2, headphone outputs 7-8 and/or 9-10). As an example, lets say you have you main output going to outputs 1-2 and the click playing on outputs 9-10 from Studio One. To have the master bus play through Monitors 1-2 and Headphones 7-8 with the master and click played through Headphones 9-10, in Focusrite Control add DAW Playback 1-2 to Monitor Output 1-2 and Headphone Output 7-8. Then add DAW Playback 1-2 and and 9-10 to Headphone Output 9-10. This is a common setup for recording where the musician hears the click and master bus in their headphones (9-10) and the engineer hears only the master bus in their headphones (7-8) or monitors (1-2). It is also possible to setup a different mix in S1 for the musician to hear with the click on one of the outputs. You would then use this output as the DAW Playback selection for Headphone Output 9-10 in Focusrite Control. There are other ways to configure this with and without a separate click output. I hope this helps out, but if you need further assistance I do book live video sessions through my website where I can go through a customized setup with you.

@RenegadeModelRailroader 10 ай бұрын

@@askdrtk DUDE!!! Thanks so much for the detailed response. I'll try this in my studio when I get back!! Very exciting. Now how do I book a live session with you because I have LOTS of other questions. If its not to much to ask. Thanks again hope your friday is awesome!

@HUMZMIC1 Жыл бұрын

Please help...My DAW is ableton live i have the scarlett 8i6 interface. At one time my settings was working on 44100 some how i wasn't getting sound from there now my interface is working on 96000 is that good and if not. How can i get it back to having sound on 44100?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Loss of sound is usually caused by the clock going out of sync on your interface (often the sample rate in Ableton and Focusrite Control may have become set differently). A sample rate of 96000 is fine and provided extended frequency range vs 44100, however 44100 places less load on your CPU. If you prefer to use 44100, make sure both Ableton and Focusrite Control have sample rate set to 44100.

@Heyitsshelbz 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful but when I install Forcusrite control and go to open the control center it says no hardware detected . I have a Scarlett solo and she's plugged in. please help. THANK YOU!

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will try to help out, but I need some additional information. Which generation is your Solo? (Focusrite Control only works with 3rd gen Solos) If it is a 3rd gen, is is connected directly to your computer or through a hub? Are you using the original cable and if not, what length is it and are your inputs and outputs working in your DAW or other recording software (OBS...)?

@QuestionYourMind Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for all this! Question - I have a 18i20 and it works great with control. I just bought a clarett+ octopre and connected it via ADAT to the 18i20, but the octopre is not showing up in the control app, nor in my DAW. What am I doing wrong? I can't find any info about this...

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! You will need two ADAT cable 18i20 in to Octopre out and 18i20 out to Octopre in. The Octopre is controlled by ADAT inputs and outputs in FC. If you don’t see them you may need to add them using the “+” sign in the output and input sections of FC. Also, make sure the clocks are synced between the 18i20 and Octopre or you will not have sound. I also have an advanced version of this video focussing on ADAT that may help out further.

@QuestionYourMind Жыл бұрын

@askdrtk thanks for the info! I'll give this a try

@o3hvychvy2 Жыл бұрын

Why aren't there any EQ options for the individual inputs inside this Focusrite software?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Focusrite Control (FC) is designed to control mixing and IO capabilities of Scarlett and Clarett interfaces. These interfaces do not have built-in DSP for EQ, compression, reverb, etc. and so these functions are not available in FC. Effects such as EQ are applied to your audio in your computer using a DAW or other app such as OBS that host effect plugins (often VST). This happens after the audio is converted by the interface and sent to your computer (other than when using outboard hardware effects processors). This differs from some other interfaces such as the Presonus Revelator, UA Apollo, Motu 128es, and others that have the ability to run effects (DSP) within the interface. These interfaces include proprietary effect controls within their own software. Hope this helps out!

@RodBettencourt Жыл бұрын

Around 38:00 when you show the OBS Studio interface, I can see that in source tab on OBS you have Scarlett individuals inputs as different sources. How can I do that on OBS?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Great question! You need to install the OBS ASIO plugin. Then instead of adding an Audio Input Capture as a source you add and ASIO source. All individual channels will then be available from your interface as long as it supports ASIO. You can find the plugin here: github.com/Andersama/obs-asio

@RodBettencourt Жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk Thank you for your attention! It means a lot. I've checked this plugin is only available for Windows. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm using a Scarlett 18i20 on Mac OS. Is there any plugins which would do the same for Mac?

@codymichels5360 2 жыл бұрын

great guide, quick question! i might have missed it, but how do i sync line outputs 3-4 playback 1-2. Output 3 is being used for subwoofer.. but i want to control it with the monitor gain. when i turn down the monitor knob, i can still hear the subwoofer. i want the 2 to be linked.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and great question! You can setup the monitor knob to control both sets of outputs by clicking on the gear icon in Focusrite Control and then clicking "Monitor Controls" 1-4. Hope this helps out!

@codymichels5360 2 жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk this helped a lot. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

@Sebastion70 11 ай бұрын

No matter what I do. I cannot figure it out .the 2i2. I got it set up. How do I record? My software messed my computer up. Windows 11 . I have been doing this for three weeks and I want to take it back.

@iamkingriot 2 жыл бұрын

If i wanted to record a stereo signal from my keyboard how is one supposed to set inputs on the interface? Do I have to match levels L+R or one gain control overrides the stereo pair of inputs?

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

You will need to use a pair on inputs on your interface. If you keyboard as individual L and R outputs connect L to input 3 and R to input 4 for example. Focusrite Control would be used to setup real time monitoring on the pair of inputs (speakers or headphones). Turn up the faders in FC to unity gain for the output(s) you would like to monitor through. For recording, you will need to go into your DAW, ensure the inputs from the interface are setup (process varies by DAW), and then created a stereo track to record (again varies by DAW). As long as the physical gain controls are set the same on the interface (depends on the output level from your keyboard) and both faders in FC are at unity gain, your levels should match for monitoring and and recording as long as you don't pan L or R on your DAW track. Hope this helps out!

@redhoody11 Жыл бұрын

what do i do if it says (output routing is not supported on this device) when i go to output?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Interfaces without additional IO for mixing have the main output and headphone output tied together (including the Solo and 2i2) and therefore do not support routing in Focusrite Control but rather provide a direct monitoring control on the interface itself. If your interface has a direct monitoring button it will not duplicate that function in FC.

@slimonehunnit3094 2 жыл бұрын

How do I listen to music from my phone from the interface headphone jack to my studio monitors? I’m not getting any sound.

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

The specific output and inputs your need to setup in Focusrite Control depends which interface you have, but in general you need to select the output for your headphone jack and then turn up the hardware input faders for the inputs you plugged your phone into. I suggest you set the input faders to unity gain (0dB).

@espe9784 Жыл бұрын

How do I bring up the device settings pop up ?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Right-click on the "F" icon on the taskbar and choose "...settings." You can also adjust the buffer and sample settings with Focusrite Control by clicking the "gear" icon.

@yakmann Жыл бұрын

hey man I would ask you why my interface says “output routing is not supported on this device” and don’t recognise devices like monitor headphones ecc

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

If you have a 2i2 or solo this is normal as both have physical controls for monitoring. For interfaces with more IO (4i4 and up) using a usb hub can sometimes do what you are describing. I hope this helps out.

@sushier 11 ай бұрын

I also have an 8i6 and I can’t figure out how to link the ‘Monitor’ knob on the front to the volume of my monitors. I’ve done it before in the past but am stuck now. Pls help!

@sushier 11 ай бұрын

Fixed! - It seems like the monitor knob is hard wired to only control outputs 1-2. Either way thanks for the informative video and maybe someone having the same issue will stumble upon this comment!

@askdrtk 11 ай бұрын

Glad you sorted that out. Yes, the monitor control is digital on the 18i20, but the 8i6 and most others are analog hard-wired to 1-2. Thanks for sharing as this does come up...Cheers!

@carlosroque3149 Жыл бұрын

I was doing ok till I got to the PAD section. I just downloaded the Focusrite Control for Clarett 8Pre and I don't see that PAD button on my screen, what is wrong?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

I used the Scarlett 8i6 for this (my part 1) tutorial and the 18i20 for my advanced (part 2) tutorial. I will be creating a specific video for the Clarett+ 8Pre. Both the Clarett and Clarett+ interfaces do not have the PAD function. I cannot be 100% certain as to why, but I suspect it may have something to do with the potential for it to impact impedance within the analog circuitry in the Claretts which is different from the Scarletts. If you had a very hot source you need to PAD, an inline attenuator is an option, but again can effect sound due to impedance. Hope this helps out.

@justinterrellxl 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate you making the video! Hopefully you see my question lol I have an MBox Studio and I want to expand by getting ADAT input from another interface into my MBox. If I use the 18i20 will I only be able to route mic/line inputs to the ADAT out or can I also route Spdif and ADAT inputs into the 18i20 to the ADAT out on the 18i20?

@askdrtk 7 ай бұрын

It took a while, but I did see your question lol... Yes, you can configure the analog inputs on the 18i20 to be sent to ADAT Out which would connect to ADAT Input on the MBox and then configure the ADAT input on the 18i20 to be sent to the analog outputs. This will give you an additional 8x8 IO from the MBox. You will also need to set the clock source on the 18i20 to ADAT and ensure the 18i20's sample rate is also set to the what you are using on the MBox. I hope this helps out!

@justinterrellxl 7 ай бұрын

@@askdrtk Yes! It definitely does! Thank you! Google wasn't giving the answers I needed lol Thanks a lot!

@justinterrellxl 7 ай бұрын

@@askdrtk also, don't feel like you took too long. Much faster than Avid 😂😂😂 You definitely live up to the "ask" in your name

@musictheory4u153 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to (probably) turn down the bass a little and turn up the higher frequencies as the sound is a little "dark" through my monitors when listening to music online. What to do? Can it be done in this software?

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Focusrite Control is for mixing and interface configuration only, no EQ functions. Since the Focusrite interfaces use ASIO, assuming you are running Windows, built-in Windows 10 EQ options do not apply either. While you could insert a hardware EQ between your computer and your monitors, as a free option it is possible to use Voicemeeter as a virtual input for online music (set Spotify, etc. to output to the virtual input) and then add an EQ in Voicemeeter to adjust playback. As a paid option, Sonarworks also allows you to set multiple EQ profiles for system wide audio through ASIO devices. Hope this helps out!

@BleepingWorld Жыл бұрын

I have the solo and it doesnt have any of this inside the Control

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

The routing in Focusrite Control is only required for interfaces with additional IO and monitor mix options. Since the monitor and headphone outs are tied together on the Solo, the only option is either to use direct monitoring or not which is why they went with the switch option on the front instead of requiring the FC mixer (actually more convenient if you don’t need to mix a number of inputs).

@theBullringLive 4 ай бұрын

Is there any support for surround sound?

@askdrtk 4 ай бұрын

Support for surround sound begins with your DAW and from that point depends on having sufficient channels of IO on the interface. For example, if you want to do a 5.1 surround system, you need six available outputs on your interface. If you decided to use channels 1-6 on your interface, you would then setup the surround output from your DAW to use outputs 1-6. You would assign each speaker to a channel in the DAW and connect them to the matching outputs on the interface. Some interfaces, such as the Scarlett 18i20 have an electronic volume control that can be assigned to control multiple outputs (in this example 1-6) but this is not required as volume can be controlled in the DAW (or with a digital monitor controller) as well. I plan on making a video showing this setup. I hope this helps out!

@theBullringLive 3 ай бұрын

I "think" I pretty much have the Daw part figured out but how about if I just want to listen to surround music or videos?@@askdrtk

@satyabanukil779 Жыл бұрын

Sir in my case the plus button doesn't get activated. Kindly help

@stefanomonziocompagnoni8302 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to use the main volume knob on the front panel tò control all the linked 10 line outputs? I would use It in a 5.1.4 setup, if It would be possibile I could go from audio interfacce to the monitors without an additional hardware monitor control.... Thanks in Advance. Best.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Great question and yes there is! In Focusrite Control, go into the setup (gear) menu and at the bottom where it says "Monitor Controls" choose "All." You should be good to go...

@stefanomonziocompagnoni8302 Жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk good! thanks.

@aryzen2012 Жыл бұрын

@askdrtk thank you for this video, it really helped me understand things quickly on my Focusrite 18i20.

@chesuyco Жыл бұрын

On the scarlett 18i20 , how do u make 10 outputs 1-10 playing on Daw? Tia

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

To output DAW outputs 1-10 through your monitors through the 18i20, go into FC, select the "Monitor Outputs 1-2" on the lefthand side, then add "Software (DAW) Playback" channels1-10 on the lower righthand side. This will monitor all ouputs 1-10 out of your main monitors connected to the 18i20. If you want to individually output DAW 1-10 through the analog line outputs 1-10 on the 18i20, select each set of outputs one at a time on the lefthand side in FC and add only the corresponding numbers "Software (DAW) Playback" channels on the the lower righthand side. This is most useful if you want to output to an analog mixer. I hope this helps out!

@pepperbox106 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m still having trouble with the monitor output volume being much lower than when I use my monitors through the Mac mini’s headphone out. Is there anyway to boost the monitor output on my 18i20?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will give you a few ideas but it depends on the type of connection you are using to your monitors. Without getting into the weeds, headphone output is more powerful than line level and the monitor output from an audio interface such as the 18i20 is line level at maximum assuming you haven't reduced the gain on inputs being monitored in Focusrite Control. Normally to match your Mac's headphone and 18i20 monitor line outs I would recommend reducing the headphone level until it is similar to the monitor output level from the 18i20 when listening through your monitors. Then I would increase the gain controls on your monitors so that you can achieve the maximum level you are looking for leaving enough room for adjustment on both the Mac and 18i20 output level controls. It is possible to "boost" the monitor output from your 18i20 by using a line level booster between the 18i20 and your monitors. The downside of this arrangement is in the potential loss of quality depending on the booster being used. Also, most line boosters are unbalanced (intended for home audio) and therefore not ideal. One final point is in the cable you are using. The18i20 has balanced monitor outputs as do most monitors (I would need to know which monitors you have). If you use unbalanced cables (TS) between the balanced output from the 18i20 and balanced inputs on your monitors, the level will be lower than if you use balanced (TRS) cables. I hope this gives you some ideas to get started with. I may be able to assist further if you let me know which monitors and cables you are using.

@pepperbox106 Жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk Thanks for your reply. I am using 1/4 Inch TRS Balanced Instrument Cables with Yamaha HS5 speakers. I tried your suggestion of increasing the gain control on my monitors while working in Logic, but even when maxed out it still doesn't reach the volume levels that I can get from headphone out of my mini to monitors. I may just be missing something obvious here. Cables?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Excessively love volumes really sounds like a cable issue to me. This generally happens when TS instrument cables are used for balanced connections, but it wouldn't hurt to try a different set of cables. For connecting the 18i20 to the HS5s I would use 1/4" TRS to XLR cables, although 1/4" TRS to 1/4" TRS should also work. In any case though, a headphone output will have more power vs the monitor (line level) outputs on any interface so the headphone output will produce louder sound from your monitors.

@shredding51 2 ай бұрын

I have a problem with my input being active all the time. when I use my guitar plugins I can still hear the clean guitar playing in the back ground. I'm using a Mac. have a solo 3rd gen. anyone have any suggestions?

@JoseRodriguez-rm4vw 2 жыл бұрын

Does this mean I can mute my speakers when I want and still hear through my headphones on a scarlett solo?

@askdrtk 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no, the Solo only has two output channels that are duplicated across the monitor and headphone outputs and so level (and mute) cannot be individually controlled. When using the Solo, you need to either mute your speakers on your amplifier (for passive speakers) or on your speakers themselves (for powered monitors). Another option is to use a passive monitor controller connected to your solo to provide output level control and muting for your speakers.

@jwlycra Жыл бұрын

Please, please, please show me how to have totally independent volume controls for heaphones vs monitors. I do not want them to have anything to do with each other. I am using Clarett 2 Pre. Since the new Mac M1 upgrade I cannot get indpendent volume controls for my device. This is driving me absolutely mad. Surely I dont have to turn my monitor speakers off? Thanks 🙂

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

If your monitors connected to outputs 1-2 and headphones are both being controlled by the monitor control knob and you want to separate them, go into Focusrite Control, select the “gear” icon, and make sure “monitor controls” is set to 1-2 only. In this configuration the monitor control knob adjusts only your studio monitors connected to outputs 1-2 and the headphone knob will control only your headphones. This isn’t specific to M1 but should get your 2pre setup the way you are wanting it. Hope this helps out!