I bought this over a year ago and never used it because I have absolutely no idea how. Thanks for the explanation. However, I still have many questions. - How will I hear the sound of the guitar if it's plugged into this device and not into my amp? - Where should I plug the guitar amp in this case? - If I plug in a guitar and a mic to this audio interface, and the vocalist isn't me, how will we both hear the sound that's being processed? Update: Finally I figured out a lot of things. A private teacher helped me with it.
That's correct. When working with Scarlett Solo 4th Gen, you can also access a setting within Focusrite Control 2 that can be used to combine both input channels, allowing applications that can usually only receive one input to receive both - downloads.focusrite.com/focusrite/scarlett-4th-gen/scarlett-solo-4th-gen
Hi, apologies for the delay in response. Scarlett's are primarily used for recording, but it can be used for audio conversion and amplification live. If you have a specific use you are wondering would work, let us know and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Hi, I’m thinking of buying the Scarlett Solo for casual bedroom jamming session; where the expectation is to plug my guitar to the audio interface, send the signal to an amp sim (e.g. Neural DSP), AND listening to playback songs from my system audio (Spotify or TH-cam) at the same time. My question is: can the Scarlett Solo do that simultaneously? If yes, how’s the setup; should I turn on the direct monitoring button to prevent latency? Or should I buy the 2i2?
It's great to hear that you're interested in working with Scarlett. This is certainly possible. Using a DAW, such as the included copy of Ableton Live Lite, you could create a mono audio track for your guitar and a stereo audio track to receive Loopback from Spotify/TH-cam. Depending on the plug-ins used, the complexity of the signal chain and the buffer size (and sample rate) selected in your DAW, you may encounter noticeable latency. Every device in every generation of Scarlett provides the same low latency performance as all utilise the same driver. Engaging direct monitoring would eliminate any noticeable latency but as direct monitoring essentially just sends the input signal straight to the outputs, you would not hear the guitar with any processing applied. That said, you should find that you can reduce any noticeable latency by finding an appropriate buffer size, as explained here - support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546885-What-is-latency-in-audio
@@FocusriteHelp thank you for answering. One thing to check tho; you said that I can create a stereo audio track to “receive” Loopback from Spotify/TH-cam. What I want is not to record the system audio, instead I’d like to listen both the processed guitar sound and the audio straight from Spotify/TH-cam throughout the Scarlett headphone output. If this is possible, is it as simple as setting both the System Audio in the DAW and OS to the Scarlett?
@@FocusriteHelp I would love to know this as well. I'm looking to do the same exact thing: play my guitar through the interface using an amp sim and listening to music at the same time with no latency/sync issues between the music and my guitar playing. Is that possible, and how would I go about doing it?
Latency can vary based on the abilities of the computer Scarlett is connected to. If you make sure there is not too much strain on your CPU, you should be able to operate with minimal latency. You will want to keep your buffer size as low as possible, and you may want to take steps to optimize your computer for audio. More info on this can be found in the articles below, but please let us know if we can answer additional questions. support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546885-What-is-latency-in-audio support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207355205-Optimising-Windows-for-Audio support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546515-Optimising-macOS-for-Audio
I have received my focusrite scarlett 4rd gen a few days ago and I am testing it with my electric guitar. When I enable the "inst" mode, the signal arriving to the device is quite high even if the gain control is set to 0. Is this behavior normal?
Rest assured, that sounds normal. Signal can still pass into Scarlett with zero Gain applied. The Inst/Instrument setting essentially primes the input to receive an instrument level signal, distributing the Gain accordingly. Some guitar pickups output higher levels than others. Depending on the pickups you're working with, you may find that Line level setting serves you well too.
Can I use this for Guitar play recording & Karaoke input together. Basically two inputs I am planning to use together -- Guitar & Karaoke input. Can we also able to connect to external speaker to this unit? I have Roland Microcube GX speaker. Please clarify.
Hi, thanks for reaching out, and yes, you should be able to make this work. Scarlett Solo allows you to simultaneously connect a guitar and a microphone, however, the Karaoke track will need to come from the internal audio of the computer you are connected to. It appears the speaker you are using has an AUX input, so you can connect your Scarletts line outputs to this input using a TRS to aux adapter (Or RCA to aux adapter if you are using an older Scarlett). Please let us know if this makes sense or if we can answer additional questions.
If you're enjoying 2i2 3rd Gen and are happy with the results that you're getting then you may decide that you don't need to upgrade but we would certainly expect you to notice a difference if you did. We've made many significant improvements, perhaps give it a try in store.
No. It's not clear what could be causing that. Scarlett can accept signals from both TRS and TS connections. Using a TRS cable to connect a guitar wouldn't provide any benefits but it shouldn't introduce noise. Have you tried an alternative cable?
@@FocusriteHelp I figured out the problem. It seems I am having interferences when my Macbook is charging. As soon as I disconnect, no more parasite noises. My adapter is quite old, I wonder if I get a new one if it will stop.
I have a small pedalboard with a "stereo looper pedal" at the end of the chain. I am confused as to how I can connect the two "mono cables" coming out of the looper to my Focusrite Solo 3rd gen. Can you help me with this please? Thanks in advance.
Afrai that would require an audio interface with 2 mono 1/4" inputs, such as Scarlett 2i2. Scarlett Solo has a 1 XLR microphone input and 1 1/4" instrument/line-level input only.
I want to know if with a video app on my iPad pro you can now record video, singing and acoustic guitar at the same time without using software to sync audio and video? Thank you.
Hi, apologies for the delay in response. The camera app can record audio from your external interface, however, it is expecting a stereo signal, so your inputs 1 and 2 will be hard-panned left and right. This can be avoided by using a different camera app, such as the impact app we've created for this purpose. More info can be found here: apps.apple.com/us/app/impact-by-focusrite/id906699552
I heard someone say that my headphones connected to my computer wouldn't work with the Interface, meaning that I would have to switch my headphones connection from the PC to the interface. Is this true? If so, would I still be able to hear whatever is playing through my PC?
Yes, this is true, when Scarlett is connected to your computer, it will become the primary audio input/output device for your computer. This means your computer's onboard speakers, microphone, and headphone port will not be active when your Scarlett is connected and selected as the main audio device. Please let us know if this makes sense or if we can answer additional questions.
That's not an ideal solution but it isn't likely to cause any damage. The Scarlett Solo 1/4" input is designed to receive instrument and line-level signals. Headphone outputs can provide signals of a similar strength to line-level. Start with the headphone volume at a low setting and gradually increase it while monitoring the Gain Halo on the interface to set an appropriate level.
I specially sold my yamaha thr10x combo amp and bought your scarlett solo 4gen sound card, I am very disappointed that I get very high latency. It is impossible to play anything with sound amp effects for example in garageband or amplitube on mac os (on macbook m1). I have already tried everything I could, I installed a special driver from your site to reduce the delay, but it is still present, it is very terrible sound, it is simply impossible to play in such styles as metal/metalcore, the signal simply does not have time to process. 1) GarageBand - there are no DAW settings for resizing the buffer. 2) Amplitube 5 - there are these settings, but whenever I change the buffer size to 64/128/512kb, I still hear a terrible latency. There is no latency only when I turn on the direct mode, but why do I need a clean sound? I want to use amp effects such as distortion, etc. I want to play my guitar and hear the sound with these effects in real time without any latency. How to deal with this and how to fix it?
We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing noticeable latency. Please discuss this with our Support Team. They're available via telephone, live chat or email and will do everything they can to help you reduce this - bit.ly/CallFocusriteSupport
I have a problem where I plug in the guitar and it works, but as soon as I open up a plug in the mic starts picking up the noise and the effects go through the mic, even with inst switched on
Which program are you using to record? The Line/Inst switch can be used to change the impedance of the 1/4" input, to prepare it for either an instrument or line level signal. That control will have no impact on the XLR input. If you have a microphone connected and are working with multiple audio tracks, you may need to turn off monitoring for the microphone track in your software. Also, ensure that Direct Monitoring is off if that isn't required as that will route the signal from the inputs directly to the outputs.
If you are working with a 4th generation Scarlett, you can combine your inputs for that issue. Info on how to do so can be found here: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/14653126009490-Scarlett-Solo-4th-Gen-one-or-two-input-app-compatibility#:~:text=Open%20Preferences%20in%20Focusrite%20Control,Input%201%20and%20Input%202.
Apologies for the delay in response. Scarlett's come bundled with a collection of software for making guitars sound great. After registering your device, you can find all software you have access to at the link below. Please let us know if you have any further questions, or need help getting started with your bundled software. id.focusritegroup.com/en/my-software?brand=focusrite
We're sorry to hear you are having trouble with your Scarlett. There are a number of possible causes for that, so it would be best to reach out to our support team for further assistance. They can be reached via Live Chat, Email, or Phone at the link below: bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
Yes! You can also plug a bass guitar into the 1/4-inch inputs, and select INST level on your input. Please let us know if this helps, or if we can answer additional questions.
Apologies for the confusion. At some points in the video, the Scarlett 2i2 and the Scarlett Solo are shown. More info on these can be found at the links below, but please let us know if we can answer additional questions. us.focusrite.com/products/scarlett-solo us.focusrite.com/products/scarlett-2i2
Scarlett allows you directly monitor your guitar signal through headphones or speakers. You can also record straight into a DAW and use an amp simulator to add effects to your guitar signal. Please let us know if you need more information on how to do this in your DAW of choice.
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I bought this over a year ago and never used it because I have absolutely no idea how. Thanks for the explanation. However, I still have many questions.
- How will I hear the sound of the guitar if it's plugged into this device and not into my amp?
- Where should I plug the guitar amp in this case?
- If I plug in a guitar and a mic to this audio interface, and the vocalist isn't me, how will we both hear the sound that's being processed?
Update: Finally I figured out a lot of things. A private teacher helped me with it.
Man someone might be nice enough to answer all these for you but these are all things you could pretty easily google.
Important: Channel 1 is Microphone and Channel 2 is guitar
That's correct. When working with Scarlett Solo 4th Gen, you can also access a setting within Focusrite Control 2 that can be used to combine both input channels, allowing applications that can usually only receive one input to receive both -
downloads.focusrite.com/focusrite/scarlett-4th-gen/scarlett-solo-4th-gen
What? Channel 1 has an instrument jack input, and channel 2 has a microphone cable input.
on solo 4th gen, input 1 is instrument, input 2 is microphone
Does it have an input for speaker also sirs?
Thank you for the explanation. Is this device useful only while recording or does it help for live shows also.
Hi, apologies for the delay in response. Scarlett's are primarily used for recording, but it can be used for audio conversion and amplification live. If you have a specific use you are wondering would work, let us know and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Hi, I’m thinking of buying the Scarlett Solo for casual bedroom jamming session; where the expectation is to plug my guitar to the audio interface, send the signal to an amp sim (e.g. Neural DSP), AND listening to playback songs from my system audio (Spotify or TH-cam) at the same time. My question is: can the Scarlett Solo do that simultaneously? If yes, how’s the setup; should I turn on the direct monitoring button to prevent latency? Or should I buy the 2i2?
It's great to hear that you're interested in working with Scarlett. This is certainly possible. Using a DAW, such as the included copy of Ableton Live Lite, you could create a mono audio track for your guitar and a stereo audio track to receive Loopback from Spotify/TH-cam. Depending on the plug-ins used, the complexity of the signal chain and the buffer size (and sample rate) selected in your DAW, you may encounter noticeable latency. Every device in every generation of Scarlett provides the same low latency performance as all utilise the same driver. Engaging direct monitoring would eliminate any noticeable latency but as direct monitoring essentially just sends the input signal straight to the outputs, you would not hear the guitar with any processing applied. That said, you should find that you can reduce any noticeable latency by finding an appropriate buffer size, as explained here -
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546885-What-is-latency-in-audio
@@FocusriteHelp thank you for answering. One thing to check tho; you said that I can create a stereo audio track to “receive” Loopback from Spotify/TH-cam. What I want is not to record the system audio, instead I’d like to listen both the processed guitar sound and the audio straight from Spotify/TH-cam throughout the Scarlett headphone output. If this is possible, is it as simple as setting both the System Audio in the DAW and OS to the Scarlett?
@@FocusriteHelp I would love to know this as well. I'm looking to do the same exact thing: play my guitar through the interface using an amp sim and listening to music at the same time with no latency/sync issues between the music and my guitar playing. Is that possible, and how would I go about doing it?
Will there be any unsatisfactory latency or delay while playing live when amp simulations are in use?
Latency can vary based on the abilities of the computer Scarlett is connected to. If you make sure there is not too much strain on your CPU, you should be able to operate with minimal latency. You will want to keep your buffer size as low as possible, and you may want to take steps to optimize your computer for audio. More info on this can be found in the articles below, but please let us know if we can answer additional questions.
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546885-What-is-latency-in-audio
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207355205-Optimising-Windows-for-Audio
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546515-Optimising-macOS-for-Audio
I have received my focusrite scarlett 4rd gen a few days ago and I am testing it with my electric guitar. When I enable the "inst" mode, the signal arriving to the device is quite high even if the gain control is set to 0. Is this behavior normal?
Rest assured, that sounds normal. Signal can still pass into Scarlett with zero Gain applied. The Inst/Instrument setting essentially primes the input to receive an instrument level signal, distributing the Gain accordingly. Some guitar pickups output higher levels than others. Depending on the pickups you're working with, you may find that Line level setting serves you well too.
Can I use this for Guitar play recording & Karaoke input together. Basically two inputs I am planning to use together -- Guitar & Karaoke input. Can we also able to connect to external speaker to this unit? I have Roland Microcube GX speaker. Please clarify.
Hi, thanks for reaching out, and yes, you should be able to make this work. Scarlett Solo allows you to simultaneously connect a guitar and a microphone, however, the Karaoke track will need to come from the internal audio of the computer you are connected to. It appears the speaker you are using has an AUX input, so you can connect your Scarletts line outputs to this input using a TRS to aux adapter (Or RCA to aux adapter if you are using an older Scarlett). Please let us know if this makes sense or if we can answer additional questions.
I have the 3rd gen 2i2 and mainly record electric guitar. Would it be beneficial to upgrade to the 4th? Would it have higher a quality sound?
If you're enjoying 2i2 3rd Gen and are happy with the results that you're getting then you may decide that you don't need to upgrade but we would certainly expect you to notice a difference if you did. We've made many significant improvements, perhaps give it a try in store.
@@FocusriteHelp Thank you. I decided to purchase the 4th gen and it’s great!
Does the input jack on the guitar need to be a trs cable also because I am having lots of parasitic noises. The output to speakers are TRS btw
No. It's not clear what could be causing that. Scarlett can accept signals from both TRS and TS connections. Using a TRS cable to connect a guitar wouldn't provide any benefits but it shouldn't introduce noise. Have you tried an alternative cable?
@FocusriteHelp yes, it is actually a cable I have used before because my other cable made noises ... Really weird
@@FocusriteHelp I figured out the problem. It seems I am having interferences when my Macbook is charging. As soon as I disconnect, no more parasite noises.
My adapter is quite old, I wonder if I get a new one if it will stop.
I have a small pedalboard with a "stereo looper pedal" at the end of the chain. I am confused as to how I can connect the two "mono cables" coming out of the looper to my Focusrite Solo 3rd gen. Can you help me with this please? Thanks in advance.
Afrai that would require an audio interface with 2 mono 1/4" inputs, such as Scarlett 2i2. Scarlett Solo has a 1 XLR microphone input and 1 1/4" instrument/line-level input only.
@@FocusriteHelp Thank you. That makes sense. So I guess I'll have to upgrade to a 2i2.
I want to know if with a video app on my iPad pro you can now record video, singing and acoustic guitar at the same time without using software to sync audio and video? Thank you.
Hi, apologies for the delay in response. The camera app can record audio from your external interface, however, it is expecting a stereo signal, so your inputs 1 and 2 will be hard-panned left and right. This can be avoided by using a different camera app, such as the impact app we've created for this purpose. More info can be found here: apps.apple.com/us/app/impact-by-focusrite/id906699552
I heard someone say that my headphones connected to my computer wouldn't work with the Interface, meaning that I would have to switch my headphones connection from the PC to the interface. Is this true? If so, would I still be able to hear whatever is playing through my PC?
Yes, this is true, when Scarlett is connected to your computer, it will become the primary audio input/output device for your computer. This means your computer's onboard speakers, microphone, and headphone port will not be active when your Scarlett is connected and selected as the main audio device. Please let us know if this makes sense or if we can answer additional questions.
Can I connect the Headphone output of my guitar amp intot he 1/4 inch jack on the scarlett or will could this damage the preamps in the scarlett?
That's not an ideal solution but it isn't likely to cause any damage. The Scarlett Solo 1/4" input is designed to receive instrument and line-level signals. Headphone outputs can provide signals of a similar strength to line-level. Start with the headphone volume at a low setting and gradually increase it while monitoring the Gain Halo on the interface to set an appropriate level.
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I specially sold my yamaha thr10x combo amp and bought your scarlett solo 4gen sound card, I am very disappointed that I get very high latency.
It is impossible to play anything with sound amp effects for example in garageband or amplitube on mac os (on macbook m1).
I have already tried everything I could, I installed a special driver from your site to reduce the delay, but it is still present, it is very terrible sound, it is simply impossible to play in such styles as metal/metalcore, the signal simply does not have time to process.
1) GarageBand - there are no DAW settings for resizing the buffer.
2) Amplitube 5 - there are these settings, but whenever I change the buffer size to 64/128/512kb, I still hear a terrible latency.
There is no latency only when I turn on the direct mode, but why do I need a clean sound? I want to use amp effects such as distortion, etc. I want to play my guitar and hear the sound with these effects in real time without any latency.
How to deal with this and how to fix it?
We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing noticeable latency. Please discuss this with our Support Team. They're available via telephone, live chat or email and will do everything they can to help you reduce this - bit.ly/CallFocusriteSupport
I love it easy as pie thanks so much!
I have a problem where I plug in the guitar and it works, but as soon as I open up a plug in the mic starts picking up the noise and the effects go through the mic, even with inst switched on
Which program are you using to record? The Line/Inst switch can be used to change the impedance of the 1/4" input, to prepare it for either an instrument or line level signal. That control will have no impact on the XLR input.
If you have a microphone connected and are working with multiple audio tracks, you may need to turn off monitoring for the microphone track in your software. Also, ensure that Direct Monitoring is off if that isn't required as that will route the signal from the inputs directly to the outputs.
When I try to play through amp sim the Scarlett only plays one input through one side of my headphones. I never have both sides playing only 1
If you are working with a 4th generation Scarlett, you can combine your inputs for that issue. Info on how to do so can be found here: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/14653126009490-Scarlett-Solo-4th-Gen-one-or-two-input-app-compatibility#:~:text=Open%20Preferences%20in%20Focusrite%20Control,Input%201%20and%20Input%202.
were there any program for guitar effect ???
Apologies for the delay in response. Scarlett's come bundled with a collection of software for making guitars sound great. After registering your device, you can find all software you have access to at the link below. Please let us know if you have any further questions, or need help getting started with your bundled software.
id.focusritegroup.com/en/my-software?brand=focusrite
I use a Scarlett solo 3rd gen and my guitar doesn’t work with it can you help me please
We're sorry to hear you are having trouble with your Scarlett. There are a number of possible causes for that, so it would be best to reach out to our support team for further assistance. They can be reached via Live Chat, Email, or Phone at the link below:
bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
my line 2 inst for my electric acoustic guitar isnt working
Please discuss that with our Support Team. They'll help you find a suitable solution - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
Can a bass be used instead of guitar
Yes! You can also plug a bass guitar into the 1/4-inch inputs, and select INST level on your input. Please let us know if this helps, or if we can answer additional questions.
Dude, Nice. Except you are not showing one type of interface I see two kinds. one has one input, the other has 2
Apologies for the confusion. At some points in the video, the Scarlett 2i2 and the Scarlett Solo are shown. More info on these can be found at the links below, but please let us know if we can answer additional questions.
us.focusrite.com/products/scarlett-solo
us.focusrite.com/products/scarlett-2i2
i plugged my guitar in and all im getting is static and high pitch squealing
no air mode?
On Scarlett Solo 4th gen Air mode only affects the microphone input.
How can you hear your guitar with no amp?
Scarlett allows you directly monitor your guitar signal through headphones or speakers. You can also record straight into a DAW and use an amp simulator to add effects to your guitar signal. Please let us know if you need more information on how to do this in your DAW of choice.