Scarlett 2i2 has been tested extensively with Garageband, Cubasis 2, Auria Pro, Ampify Launchpad, Ampify Groovebox and Ampify Blocs Wave, as well as FL Studio. Now you can record anywhere, really. ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO START RECORDING RIGHT, NOW. © 2018 Focusrite Audio Engineering Plc. All Rights Reserved. Visit Our Family of Brands Brands. © 2018 Focusrite Audio Engineering Plc. All Rights Reserved. Visit Our Family of Brands Brands. The Scarlett 2i2 Studio bundle includes a Scarlett Studio large-diaphragm condenser microphone, a mic cable, and a pair of Scarlett Studio closed-back headphones. You also get a killer software bundle that'll have you up and running fast. Start making music today with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio recording bundle! The Scarlett Solo Studio pack gives you everything to make studio-quality music on PC and Mac. Learn More Watch Promo USB Audio interfaces. Official support of 3rd Gen Scarlett Solo & Scarlett 2i2 extended to USB-C iPad Pro Read more News Story Plug-in Collective: Positive Grid. Sounds Of The Focusrite Studio Console. Read more News Story. In order to connect the Scarlett interface to your computer, its driver software must first be installed. Once installed, launch the Focusrite Control app to configure the Scarlett’s settings and create custom monitor or headphone mixes. Do I need Focusrite Control? 2i2 and Solo interfaces are class compliant on Mac computers.
The steps below will guide you through how to set up your Scarlett with FL Studio:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen Firmware
Once you have installed the driver go to your computer's 'Control Panel' > 'Sound' option. In the 'Playback' and 'Recording' tabs, make sure the Focusrite/Scarlett option is selected as the default device. If it isn't already, right click it and select 'Set as Default Device'.
Now, open FL Studio. Open the 'Options' menu, go to 'Audio Settings' and set the device to 'Focusrite USB ASIO'. You'll also need to set 'Playback tracking' to either 'Hybrid' or 'Mixer'.
You can change the buffer size from the ASIO Control Panel, which you can open by clicking 'Show ASIO Panel'.
Go to the mixer window ('View' > 'Mixer') and click on the master channel. Make sure the output is set to Focusrite (in this case we are using Output 1 and 2).
To get input from a microphone, go to an insert channel and select the input as the appropriate input:
With these settings you can then press Record and Play to record your audio which will appear as a waveform once recorded:
You can then export this by going to 'File' > 'Export' and selecting the desired format (we would recommend WAV unless you have a reason to choose something else). From here you'll be asked to choose a name for the file as well as it's location. This will then bring up the rendering window where you can choose what you are exporting and other details:
When you are happy with the settings hit start to render.
The essential audio interface.
The essential audio interface.
Scarlett has gone platinum. Sitting on the desks of a huge global community of musicians, producers and home-recordists, the iconic 2i2 has already helped make more records than any other interface in history. And with the 3rd Generation, you’re going to sound better than ever.
- Two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Recording Bundle
- Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
- High-performance converters, allowing you to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality, anywhere
- Easy Start tool, making it easier than ever to get up and running
Your music, write away
Scarlett’s best-selling interface – millions of musicians use 2i2 to write and record every day. Featuring natural sounding 3rd Gen mic preamps, and Air, emulating our original ISA preamps, 2i2 is getting musicians the most from their mics everywhere, all the time. It’s like writing in a studio.
The best sounding, easily
Getting studio quality recordings at home has never been easier. Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. Our mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs and now-iconic Gain Halos mean the science of sounding great is sorted. We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music.
Your recording is 30 years in the making
We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pre is the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.
OUR TECHNOLOGY IS SOUND
Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won’t let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your three-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.