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Focusrite Scarlett Gen 3 Audio Interfaces

Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen - Overview // Focusriteplay button

Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen - Overview // Focusrite

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Focusrite // Scarlett 3rd Generation - Solo

Hitmaker Expansion - Writing, Recording, Producing with Seids: Trailer // Focusriteplay button

Hitmaker Expansion - Writing, Recording, Producing with Seids: Trailer // Focusrite

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The latest-generation mic pre in the Scarlett Solo USB is the best Scarlett has ever heard. Scarlett brings Focusrite’s professional sound quality to your home. No other interface sounds like Scarlett.

Breathe life into recordings
Add high-end detail to vocals and acoustic instruments. Get the sound of the iconic Focusrite Studio Console anywhere.

Level up
Gain halos make setting levels simple. Find the sweet spot instantly and get great sound every time.

Loud and clear
Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. At home, in the studio or on the road, Scarlett sounds just like you.

Work faster, not harder
Mac, PC or iPadOS. Super-low latency means better takes. Better takes mean better recordings. Scarlett keeps you on track.

You’ve heard it a million times
More people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. The four-million strong community includes some of the biggest names in music history. They’ve officially gone platinum.

Ready when you are
Scarlett won’t let you down. Focusrite's premium build quality, three-year warranty, rock-solid drivers and award-winning 24/7/365 support make sure of it.

Easily the best
Easy Start gets you set up in minutes. All the software you need is in the box. There’s no faster way to make studio quality recordings than Scarlett.

All the tools you need to start recording right, now
There’s no better way to step into studio recording—your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Artist and Hitmaker Expansion, with exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, Relab and more.

Any time, anywhere
Scarlett Solo is officially supported for use with USB-C iPad Pro. Plug straight into the USB-C port, load up your favorite DAW and get studio quality recording anywhere.

Included Software
Ableton Live Lite
The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.
Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription with Complete Plug-in Bundle
A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.

Splice Sounds
Three months Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts—offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets, with new releases daily.

Hitmaker Expansion
Antares Auto-Tune Access
For everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.

Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analog-modeling experts Softube. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high-gain tube amp sounds.

Landr Studio, plus five free masters
Produce and release your best work with two-month’s access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two month’s subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok and many more.

Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
The preamps that made Focusrite what they are today in the music world. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps—the origin of the famous "Air" still heard on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.

XLN Audio Addictive Keys
Add beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos—right from your studio.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end TAMA and Pearl drums, and Paiste and SABIAN cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
Featuring a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If you’ve kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, you’ve heard Red 2 and 3.

Relab’s LX480 Essentials
Get four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC’s reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry and everyone in between.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Gen 3
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Gen 3
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Gen 3

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  • Sound better than ever with Air on Solo’s mic pre
  • Record and play back in studio quality—24-bit/192kHz converters
  • Make records in minutes with the Easy Start tool
  • Super low latency with class-leading drivers
  • One hi-Z instrument input to preserve your tone
  • Powerful, low noise speaker and headphone outputs
  • USB powered for recording anywhere
  • Scarlett 3rd Gen included software:
    • Ableton Live Lite
    • Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription: Get a taste of the industry-standard recording experience with this legendary DAW
    • Three-month Splice Sounds Subscription
    • Focusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion includes:
    • Antares Auto-Tune Access
    • Relab LX480 Essentials
    • Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
    • XLN Audio Addictive Keys
    • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
    • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
    • Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite

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    • Connectivity: USB Type-C
    • Protocol: USB 2.0
    • Form Factor: Desktop
    • Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
    • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
    • Number of Preamps: 1
    • Phantom Power: Yes
    • Instrument Inputs: 1
    • Line Inputs: 1
    • Analog Outputs: 2 TRS (Balanced)
    • Headphone Outputs: 1
    • Bus Powered: Yes
    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.71" x 5.65" x 3.77"

    collapse expand iconWarranty

    All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty for any product purchased on or after the 1st January 2018 is a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. The warranty period for products purchased on or prior to the 31st December 2017 is 24 months from the date of original purchase.

    A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite. A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

    While this warranty is provided by Focusrite, it is fulfilled by Focusrite’s distribution partner in the country in which you purchased the product. To contact Focusrite's local distribution partner regarding a warranty issue, click here; they will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. Note that many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any hardware fault at all. In the case of operational interruption, it’s worth checking other factors such as cables, drivers, software settings and the like, prior to returning your hardware. Contact Focusrite support first, if you experience technical issues.

    In every case you will need to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to Focusrite’s local distribution partner. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase, you should request a copy of your receipt from the reseller from whom you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your normal country of residence, Focusrite’s distribution partner in your normal country of residence will not be able to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.

    This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller. This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.

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