How do I get my computer to play sound through Focusrite?

To get sound in and out of your computer, your Focusrite interface must be selected as the audio device. For most applications (not DAWs), this will be done from Windows Sound Settings (Windows). DAWs like Pro Tools, Studio One, Ableton Live, etc. have their own sound settings for selecting an audio device.

Do I need a driver for my audio interface?

Audio interfaces do require drivers to communicate with computers. That being said, the individual analog mics that connect to the computer via the audio interface do not need individual drivers. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (link to check the price on Amazon) audio interface requires a driver.

Is the Focusrite driver ASIO?

Focusrite drivers include ASIO and WDM support for all products (apart from RedNet PCIe card).

Why is my Focusrite interface not working?

If you launch Focusrite Control and receive an error that says No Hardware Connected, ensure that the USB cable is fully inserted and that the drivers are installed correctly. Check out our guides on resolving audio interface issues on PC and Mac if that doesn’t work.

Why is my audio interface not picking up sound?

Try unplugging/re-plugging, different ports on the computer, and different cables to see if it appears. Once your device shows up in Device Manager, check that it also appears in Sound Settings. If not, you probably need to reinstall (or just install) the latest driver (see Driver Reinstall below).

Do I need the Realtek HD Audio driver?

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver is the most popular sound driver for Windows systems, and it helps manage surround sound, Dolby and DTS sound systems on your computer. You need this driver for your audio device to even work on the PC – so uninstalling it would create serious audio errors.

What is the latest USB audio interface driver for Focusrite Scarlett 2i4?

DOWNLOAD Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface ASIO Driver 4.36.5. It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver.

Does Scarlett mix control support the 6i6 and 8i6?

1st Generation Scarlett 6i6, 8i6, 18i6, 18i8 and 18i20 continue to be supported by Scarlett Mix Control 1.10. Delivering stable driver performance is one of our highest priorities.

How do I install Focusrite control and mix control?

If you have one of the following interfaces, download Focusrite Control. The driver will be installed at the same time. If you have one of the following interfaces, download Mix Control. The driver will be installed at the same time.

What are the benefits of using the Focusrite notifier?

Numerous stability and performance improvements. Notes: the additional WDM input and output channels can be enabled/disabled by clicking the Focusrite Notifier icon in the taskbar and selecting the “Expose/Hide Windows Channels” menu option.