Questions & Answers for Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Interface
6 Questions + 7 Answers
6 Questions from the Community
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can this be used with turntables? mixing records
- Asked by Adam C from Germantown
- 24-Mar-2013
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Is this one good for recording digital piano casio px350 and microphone (scalett microphine or at2035) simultaneously? The best DAW for that?
- Asked by Anastasiia P from Falls Church
- 16-Mar-2013
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Yes and no. Yes you can record piano and vocals at the same time however, It only has 2 inputs so you can only record mono piano and mono vocals.
- Answered by Eric B from Seattle
- 12-Apr-2013
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Would the Scarlet 212 be compatible with a 2001 Kurzweil SP 88 digital piano.
It has midi in midi out. I am toying around with garageband on a macbook pro.
- Asked by Whitney W from Overland Park
- 7-Aug-2012
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Scarlett does NOT support midi interfaces -- so you would be better off with an interface that has midi in and out that Garageband can recognize. M-Audio Fast Track sounds like it could work, but I'm sure there are cheaper options out there.
- Answered by David M from New York
- 7-Sep-2012
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can you use the scarlett 2i2 with ipad 3?
- Asked by Michael L from Huntington
- 25-Oct-2012
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I have an IPAD 3 with IOS6 loaded. I bought the Scarlett and a belkin powered usb hub. I am using Multitrack DAW as it will record 24 bit audio and allow you to record multiple channels at once. I hooked up the interface and I did not recieve any errors. Multitrack saw the interface as the input switched over to stereo and allowed me to arm two tracks pointing one to mono 1 and the second to mono 2. I will report back after I have actually recorded to both...but so far it looks good.
- Answered by William M from Camp Hill
- 26-Oct-2012
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What is the difference between the focusrite scarlett and the M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4-Input. Are these decent for a beginner? What else is needed?
I am looking for a device that can record audio and guitar at the same time. I want to be able to plug it into my mac and use garage band to mess around with the sound. This is my first time ever recording myself singing or playing and I am not too great with computers so I am looking for something that is incredibly easy to set up and work and that has a great sound. Which device would you recommend? Do I need to purchase anything in addition?
- Asked by Rachel B from New York
- 10-Apr-2012
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THe difference is that the MAudio would let you have 4 inputs simultaneously, and the Focusrite is limited to 2. Sounds like that the Focusrite would meet your needs; I included a review of the product. I am new at this too, and as I stated in my review, you would need the Focusrite, a good Microphone, and any of the Blue Line is highly recommended; a microphone stand, and a cable to plug your guitar in, if you are recording electric. You can plug both the guitar and mic in, and the mic will lay another level of sound on the direct input instrument, giving it a richer deeper sound. In the Forums, they highly speak of Focusrite's audio quality so it is a good buy. If you buy the Focusrite or the M Audio, you wouldn't need the devices like the Yeti and Yeti Pro, as the Focusrite is a USB interface, you only need to add a MIC. THe Yeti and Yeti Pro are Usb interfaces and Mics, the Apogee one is an interface and mic, and the Apogee Duet is an interface. Hope this helps!
- Answered by Chester A B from Kingsport
- 6-Jul-2012
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I was wondering if this can be used for Garage Band, and not just the plug-in suite it comes with.
- Asked by Caleb T from Quincy
- 18-May-2012
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The 2i2 can indeed be used with Garage Band or Logic. Once the drivers are installed,it can be selected as the sound input or output for anything running in OS X. I am running mine on my Mountain Lion Air.
- Answered by Thomas P from Richmond
- 29-Aug-2012
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