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- Added some missing screen reader labels to components in the Output Routing section
- Added some missing screen reader labels to components in the Output Routing section.
- Added driver version 4.116.9. Full driver release notes here
For installation and getting started information, please see this article. For compatibility information, please see our OS Checker.
Although this software has been tested internally, beta software may still contain some defects. Please only install this software if you are interested in testing the new features introduced in this update, and if you are willing to report the results (and any defects) back to us. We advise against installing any beta updates if you're using your Focusrite product on a time-critical project. If you have any problems, please contact Technical Support.
This version gives the option to install both the Clarett Thunderbolt driver (version 4.25.0.335) and the Scarlett USB driver (version 4.14.0.158).
Known issues:
- Glitchy audio/enumeration issues when using Thunderbolt 3 connections via an adapter. Thunderbolt 3 is NOT yet supported.
- Cubase 8.5 crashes after the save when closing down a project with MIDI tracks.
- Driver installer optimisations.
This release supports the following devices:
- Clarett Thunderbolt Range
Mac Only:
- The driver for use with Clarett Thunderbolt devices is no longer included in Focusrite Control and must be installed separately.
Version 3.6
- Added the ability to choose whether 48V is retained after restarting Scarlett 3rd Generation interfaces.
- Added a “Device” menu to the menu bar, where you can set the “Retain 48V” option.
- Added the ability to change the sample rate from the “Device” menu.
Scarlett 3rd Gen 18i20 Interfaces:
- Added the ability to change the talkback input source.
- Added the ability to adjust the level of the talkback input source.
- Added the ability to see the level of the talkback input source.
- Included talkback settings in snapshots.
- Added Cmd-T short-cut (Ctrl-T on Windows) for toggling talkback.
- The “Talk” button now greys out at high sample rates and displays a tool-tip to indicate talkback is disabled.
Firmware updates for the following interfaces:
Scarlett 2nd Gen: 18i20 Version 1653
Scarlett 3rd Gen:
- 18i20 Version 1644
Version 3.5
- Added the ability to change the colour of the good, pre clipping and clipping stages of the Gain Halos on Scarlett 3rd Generation interfaces.
- Added the ability to preview Gain Halo colours before assigning them.
- Prevented interfaces from appearing in Focusrite Control until they are fully initialised.
- Removed the delay time for tooltips to appear.
- Stability improvements to firmware for Scarlett 2nd Generation 6i6, 18i8, 18i20 interfaces. macOS
- Added hardened runtime signing flag for improved Catalina support.
- Improved connection behaviour when waking Mac from sleep for Scarlett 2nd Generation interfaces.
Firmware updates for the following interfaces:
Scarlett 2nd Gen:
- 6i6 Version 1583
- 18i8 Version 1583
- 18i20 Version 1583
Scarlett 3rd Gen:
- Solo Version 1605
- 2i2 Version 1605
- 4i4 Version 1605
- 8i6 Version 1605
- 18i8 Version 1605
This driver version supports both Intel-based and Apple Silicon (M1)-based systems running macOS 10.15 or later. Please see this guide to installing drivers on Apple Silicon (M1) systems.