What is focusrite mix control?

2020-03-31

What is focusrite mix control?

Scarlett Mix Control is the control software that is used to control the output routing and settings for the Scarlett interface range. This tutorial will explain the features and settings of MixControl to allow the greatest amount of control over your interface. The Mixer Channel.

Is Focusrite Control necessary?

Yes, Focusrite Control is required for these devices. Focusrite Control can be downloaded from your Focusrite account, or from the main downloads page (select the correct product from the drop-down list i.e Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen, Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen, etc).

Is Focusrite Control free?

The Addictive Keys virtual instrument from XLN Audio is included for free with all Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett, Red and Saffire audio interfaces.

How do you unlock Saffire Pro 40?

To open Saffire PRO 40 Control. Start > Programs > Focusrite > Saffire PRO 40 Control. Open Finder > Applications > Saffire PRO 40 Control. This is how the Saffire PRO 40 Control Graphical Interface will appear on your computer.

Does Focusrite have a mixer?

There are digital mixers with full multi-channel interfaces that will allow direct zero latency input monitoring, but the Scarlett 18i8 is not a mixer. Any mixing in MixControl or the computer/DAW will have some latency, but with MixControl it’s so low you won’t be aware of it.

Why do I need Focusrite Control?

Focusrite Control is the software necessary to make changes in your Focusrite hardware. This software gives you a user-friendly control surface to set the routing and recording parameters of your unit, as well as input settings.

What is loopback feature?

Focusrite Control’s Loopback feature lets you record other audio sources from within your computer (e.g., the audio output from a web browser). Thus, by selecting the Loopback output as the recording source on a mono or stereo DAW track, you can record from another software application into your DAW.