Although you didn't cover it, seeing 'Stereo Out' on the channel strip helped solve a problem. For some reason when Logic creates a new audio track, the output was set to 'no output'. I also learned about resetting the volume using Opt/Alt and clicking on the fader. Really well explained, not rushed and precise.
It is unclear which videos we are supposed to have seen before this one. @1:51 I would suggest to Focusrite to create a specific playlist just for Logic, from setting up Focusrite in Logic to more advanced tutorials that just apply to Logic. I am trying to reconstitute one :/ And/Or having links to next and previous videos in description.
Sorry you had problems with that. As we mention in the video description, these videos were designed to be hosted here, for inclusion in the 'Easy Start' website for this product. For this reason, you may not see all of the downloads/links referenced in the video. You can access the Easy Start site for your registered products by logging in to your account and selecting 'Get Started' under the 'My Hardware' tab. Alternatively, you should have been presented with a clickable link when you connected your product to your computer for the first time, that will guide you through the Easy Start process. Go to My Software: customer.focusritegroup.com/en/my-software Contact support: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new
Hi, I got the Scarlett 2i2 recently and I followed all the steps from this video but my interface just won't pick up my microphone is there any reason why that could be? (I've also tried another mic and its the same...)
I use to use my scarlett all the time and connected mic and guitar and it picked it right up. Now i connect my microphone and their is no level moving, but when I click record the output levels move but no my audio track, I need help.
I'm having the same trouble but it's my guitar input. It seems to pick up my vocal microphone just fine but the instrument won't work. I have followed this video to a Tee.
Can I use direct monitoring on the Scarlett 2nd Gen 6i6? There is no button and I was wondering how to adjust the volume for a vocalist only in the headphones?
Yes, absolutely. Direct Monitoring can be set up using Focusrite Control, have you installed that yet? - customer.focusrite.com/en/support/downloads?brand=Focusrite&product_by_type=555&download_type=all
@@FocusriteHelp yes I have, I think I was getting confused as I’ve only just realised, on a Scarlett 6i6, I need to use the second headphone output as the first is on the same channel as the monitors, so no matter what I had sound in my earphones the same as the monitors. Something like that anyway. I don’t know if I’m doing it right as it seems to confuse me, but I think what I’m doing is working for me. Thanks bro
I need some help. Whenever I use direct monitoring, I can't hear myself while recording. If I monitor through logic, the volume is so low I have to crank my headphones up to hear myself decently. And if I put direct monitoring on and monitor through logic, I get feedback that creates an echo and causes latency. I just want to track myself with some reverb and delay in my ears. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.
Hello, I have a Mice Pre Amp, and also have a Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen. Does it matter what mic input I use?? I saw everyone saying don't use front Mic Input, and turn the input gain all the way down!! There are no tutorials that explain as well as this one!!
Hi Kim, it's unclear exactly what you mean here, but you can certainly use any of the analogue inputs on the 18i20, setting the gain dial appropriately so that the halo glows consistently green. I would highly recommend referring to the user guide, and coming to tech support if you need further guidance: fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com/customer/prod/s3fs-public/focusrite/downloads/31605/scarlett-18i20-2nd-gen-user-guide.pdf
So selecting the Scarlett as output device in logic, will you hear direct monitoring in your headphones with or without any effects or EQ you have applied in logic?
Scarlett will need to be selected as both the input and output device. When in use, all audio passes through Scarlett. Direct Monitoring essentially just routes the input signal straight to the outputs, bypassing the DAW and any processing, allowing you to hear the signal in real-time without any noticable latency. Or you can not use Direct Monitoring and simply monitor from the DAW, with processing.
when using headphones with the focusrite, how much gain should i but the monitor volume up by? cuz i always mess it up by putting it down too much, and then needing to put my microphone volume up and then i get confused :\
It's important to remember that Gain isn't a volume control. The headphone volume control should be used if you want to increase the level in your headphones. Scarlett's Gain Halo should be Green/Yellow for the best results. Scarlett's coloured Gain Halo is designed to make it easy to set the perfect Gain level. Green indicates an input level of at least -24 dBFS (i.e., ‘signal present’), the ring turns amber at -6 dBFS to indicate the signal is close to clipping, and finally to red at 0 dBFS (digital clipping).
Hi, apologies for the delay in response. -Is the issue only occurring on Logic or on all operations with the interface and your Mic? -You may want to try a different USB or XLR cable. A damaged cable can cause diminished performance -If this is a 4th generation Scarlett, if so, have you tried using an external power supply, any standard USB-C power supply would work. -Finally, what microphone are you using? Certain dynamic mics output notably low gain (such as SM7B) for these we sometimes recommend using gain devices such as a cloud lifter. Please let us know if this helps or if we can answer additional questions.
We're sorry to hear that. If you haven't already, please discuss this with our Support Team. They will be able to identify why this is happening - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
In our situation we have a midi controller (Soundlabs Essentials Keyboard) and an electric guitar. Later we want to be able to also throw a third input on as a vocal. We are using it for live streaming and recording. Is there a way to bridge all 3 to a single stereo bus output?
Hi Focusrite people, I notice the "i/o buffer size" is set to 128 in your example. Can you tell me the significance of choosing 128 over, say, 256 or any other setting? What is this setting for and when would one need to change it? I do love your products and have recommended Focusrite to others based on your excellent customer service. So thanks for that and for this video. Great way to communicate with your customers.
Basically, you want a lower buffer size (32/64) if recording things like vocals as you don't want the latency issues (when you say something in the mic and then you hear it back slightly delayed). you want a higher buffer if using a lot of things such as plug ins or several line ins at once. that is kind of the basics. check out some of the videos, theres quite a few that are easy to understand. Hope this helps a little.
Sorry, I am quite late with my answer but they had a video on it explaining, (the whole video is not about buffer size, but they clearly mention it and talk about it). Link: ua-cam.com/video/YsklVc3XrII/v-deo.html
I have Scarlett 4i4 in Logic and have spent hours trying to get less latency... changed buffer sizes, hit low latency button, seen all the tutorials. Still latency, enough to make playing along impossible. How do I fix this!? I’m reading about a new “direct” button in logic X? Do I have to upgrade... all I want to do is record but I’ve spent all my time on this one issue, ready to pull my hair out.
Hi Chris, I'd advise coming to tech support on this one so we can look into your setup. In the meantime, you may like to try deleting the preferences: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849239-I-m-having-issues-with-my-interface-on-a-Mac-how-do-I-Delete-my-Audio-Preferences-on-macOS- The Low Latency Installer can also make a very minor improvement to performance on Mac: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/208736249-How-can-I-improve-latency-using-my-2nd-3rd-Gen-Scarlett-Clarett-USB-interfaces-on-Mac Let me know how you get on with this 😊
I actually found the solution. the issue was that the output speakers on the back was set the same as the headphones. Well in turn there was 2 sets of audio going thru with one having some latency. Making it sound robotic. because it was if I was monitoring the same signal twice while using Logic Pro.@@FocusriteHelp
@@charliehale4960 pleased to help 😉yes the Scarlett 3rd gens are supported on Big Sur (Intel and Silicon). Be sure to grab the correct Control Software from our downloads page: focusrite.com/downloads
Hi, the AIR function is purely optional as an EQ preset; Air emulates the technology of the same name from our ISA preamp and will likely make sound sources such as guitars and vocals sound brighter and more spacious.
Please discuss this with our Support Team. They will be able to identify why you're unable to record, after a little direct troubleshooting - bit.ly/CallFocusriteSupport
Forgive me for this dumb question. I'm new at this. If the input is for vocals is set to "input 1" does it mean the tack has to be doubled to become stereo? Am I wrong to assume "input 1 is mono?
Hi Lou, yes each input represents a mono signal. If you had two mics plugged in for example into 1-2, you could have these coming into one stereo track in Logic
I WENT Through a gazillion tutorials and NOT A ONE explained how to setup a mic to "INPUT 1." THANK YOU!!
You are explaining it like I were a Kindergartener... And I LOVE it!
Glad it was helpful!
Although you didn't cover it, seeing 'Stereo Out' on the channel strip helped solve a problem. For some reason when Logic creates a new audio track, the output was set to 'no output'. I also learned about resetting the volume using Opt/Alt and clicking on the fader. Really well explained, not rushed and precise.
brilliant tutorial. Clear and straight to the point.
thankyou this was very helpful and directly to the point!
Thank y’all for this honestly.
This was one of the most helpful videos ever! Thank you so much!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
It is unclear which videos we are supposed to have seen before this one. @1:51 I would suggest to Focusrite to create a specific playlist just for Logic, from setting up Focusrite in Logic to more advanced tutorials that just apply to Logic. I am trying to reconstitute one :/ And/Or having links to next and previous videos in description.
Sorry you had problems with that. As we mention in the video description, these videos were designed to be hosted here, for inclusion in the 'Easy Start' website for this product. For this reason, you may not see all of the downloads/links referenced in the video.
You can access the Easy Start site for your registered products by logging in to your account and selecting 'Get Started' under the 'My Hardware' tab.
Alternatively, you should have been presented with a clickable link when you connected your product to your computer for the first time, that will guide you through the Easy Start process.
Go to My Software: customer.focusritegroup.com/en/my-software
Contact support: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new
Gonna try this today hopefully get me up and running
Super tutorial and...by the way great performance of the girl
Thanks for your help! Really good tutorial
Hi, I got the Scarlett 2i2 recently and I followed all the steps from this video but my interface just won't pick up my microphone is there any reason why that could be? (I've also tried another mic and its the same...)
I use to use my scarlett all the time and connected mic and guitar and it picked it right up.
Now i connect my microphone and their is no level moving, but when I click record the output levels move but no my audio track, I need help.
I'm having the same trouble but it's my guitar input. It seems to pick up my vocal microphone just fine but the instrument won't work. I have followed this video to a Tee.
This is a really great video, thank you!
Can I use direct monitoring on the Scarlett 2nd Gen 6i6? There is no button and I was wondering how to adjust the volume for a vocalist only in the headphones?
Yes, absolutely. Direct Monitoring can be set up using Focusrite Control, have you installed that yet? - customer.focusrite.com/en/support/downloads?brand=Focusrite&product_by_type=555&download_type=all
@@FocusriteHelp yes I have, I think I was getting confused as I’ve only just realised, on a Scarlett 6i6, I need to use the second headphone output as the first is on the same channel as the monitors, so no matter what I had sound in my earphones the same as the monitors. Something like that anyway. I don’t know if I’m doing it right as it seems to confuse me, but I think what I’m doing is working for me. Thanks bro
I need some help. Whenever I use direct monitoring, I can't hear myself while recording. If I monitor through logic, the volume is so low I have to crank my headphones up to hear myself decently. And if I put direct monitoring on and monitor through logic, I get feedback that creates an echo and causes latency. I just want to track myself with some reverb and delay in my ears. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.
turn up the gain?
Hello, I have a Mice Pre Amp, and also have a Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen. Does it matter what mic input I use?? I saw everyone saying don't use front Mic Input, and turn the input gain all the way down!! There are no tutorials that explain as well as this one!!
Hi Kim, it's unclear exactly what you mean here, but you can certainly use any of the analogue inputs on the 18i20, setting the gain dial appropriately so that the halo glows consistently green. I would highly recommend referring to the user guide, and coming to tech support if you need further guidance: fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com/customer/prod/s3fs-public/focusrite/downloads/31605/scarlett-18i20-2nd-gen-user-guide.pdf
So selecting the Scarlett as output device in logic, will you hear direct monitoring in your headphones with or without any effects or EQ you have applied in logic?
Scarlett will need to be selected as both the input and output device. When in use, all audio passes through Scarlett.
Direct Monitoring essentially just routes the input signal straight to the outputs, bypassing the DAW and any processing, allowing you to hear the signal in real-time without any noticable latency. Or you can not use Direct Monitoring and simply monitor from the DAW, with processing.
when using headphones with the focusrite, how much gain should i but the monitor volume up by? cuz i always mess it up by putting it down too much, and then needing to put my microphone volume up and then i get confused :\
It's important to remember that Gain isn't a volume control. The headphone volume control should be used if you want to increase the level in your headphones. Scarlett's Gain Halo should be Green/Yellow for the best results. Scarlett's coloured Gain Halo is designed to make it easy to set the perfect Gain level. Green indicates an input level of at least -24 dBFS (i.e., ‘signal present’), the ring turns amber at -6 dBFS to indicate the signal is close to clipping, and finally to red at 0 dBFS (digital clipping).
Very helpful this video for me👏
Glad to hear that!
Thank you!
This should work on Drums as well right? Should be same set up? One is for Audio track (Music) other one is for Drums (VST) recording
You can certainly record either live drums or VST drums in Logic.
@@FocusriteHelp yeah i use VST but most of them still use interface to record plus the VST.
No matter what I do - I get quiet vocals in logic pro x using my scarlet 4i4 - help?
Hi, apologies for the delay in response.
-Is the issue only occurring on Logic or on all operations with the interface and your Mic?
-You may want to try a different USB or XLR cable. A damaged cable can cause diminished performance
-If this is a 4th generation Scarlett, if so, have you tried using an external power supply, any standard USB-C power supply would work.
-Finally, what microphone are you using? Certain dynamic mics output notably low gain (such as SM7B) for these we sometimes recommend using gain devices such as a cloud lifter.
Please let us know if this helps or if we can answer additional questions.
so many tutorials that didnt tell me to push the phantom power button... thank you Focusrite lol
I’m using the scarlet solo and I can’t get it inst mode to work at all I’m Recording an electric guitar and it doesn’t record it?
We're sorry to hear that. If you haven't already, please discuss this with our Support Team. They will be able to identify why this is happening - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
Dear Focusrite help team, when I set my golden age jr. to the chain, and connect it with a 3.5mm do i need to press inst to bypass the build in pre?
its voice tho
In our situation we have a midi controller (Soundlabs Essentials Keyboard) and an electric guitar. Later we want to be able to also throw a third input on as a vocal. We are using it for live streaming and recording. Is there a way to bridge all 3 to a single stereo bus output?
We have the Scarlett 18i8
Hi Focusrite people, I notice the "i/o buffer size" is set to 128 in your example. Can you tell me the significance of choosing 128 over, say, 256 or any other setting? What is this setting for and when would one need to change it? I do love your products and have recommended Focusrite to others based on your excellent customer service. So thanks for that and for this video. Great way to communicate with your customers.
Basically, you want a lower buffer size (32/64) if recording things like vocals as you don't want the latency issues (when you say something in the mic and then you hear it back slightly delayed). you want a higher buffer if using a lot of things such as plug ins or several line ins at once. that is kind of the basics. check out some of the videos, theres quite a few that are easy to understand. Hope this helps a little.
Sorry, I am quite late with my answer but they had a video on it explaining, (the whole video is not about buffer size, but they clearly mention it and talk about it). Link: ua-cam.com/video/YsklVc3XrII/v-deo.html
Love the song, is there a picking tutorial too 🙂
Not entirely sure what you mean by picking tutorial. If you need help with your interface, please reach out to bit.ly/FocusriteSupport.
I have Scarlett 4i4 in Logic and have spent hours trying to get less latency... changed buffer sizes, hit low latency button, seen all the tutorials. Still latency, enough to make playing along impossible. How do I fix this!?
I’m reading about a new “direct” button in logic X? Do I have to upgrade... all I want to do is record but I’ve spent all my time on this one issue, ready to pull my hair out.
Hi Chris, I'd advise coming to tech support on this one so we can look into your setup. In the meantime, you may like to try deleting the preferences: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849239-I-m-having-issues-with-my-interface-on-a-Mac-how-do-I-Delete-my-Audio-Preferences-on-macOS-
The Low Latency Installer can also make a very minor improvement to performance on Mac: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/208736249-How-can-I-improve-latency-using-my-2nd-3rd-Gen-Scarlett-Clarett-USB-interfaces-on-Mac
Let me know how you get on with this 😊
I keep getting a robotic like audio form my microphones when input monitor is turned on
Our Support Team would like to help you find a solution to that. Please get in touch with them to discuss this - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
I actually found the solution. the issue was that the output speakers on the back was set the same as the headphones. Well in turn there was 2 sets of audio going thru with one having some latency. Making it sound robotic. because it was if I was monitoring the same signal twice while using Logic Pro.@@FocusriteHelp
What should I do I didn’t hear my voice
How do you use the inputs on the back of the scarlet in logic? Say keyboards
Hi Charlie, set the channel input in Logic to receive from the appropriate line inputs, for example, 3-4 on the Scarlett 4i4
@@FocusriteHelp Thank you. I plan on buying one soon. One last question, are they compatible with the Big Sur update?
@@charliehale4960 pleased to help 😉yes the Scarlett 3rd gens are supported on Big Sur (Intel and Silicon). Be sure to grab the correct Control Software from our downloads page: focusrite.com/downloads
Isn’t it better to use the Air mode on vocal?
Hi, the AIR function is purely optional as an EQ preset; Air emulates the technology of the same name from our ISA preamp and will likely make sound sources such as guitars and vocals sound brighter and more spacious.
i followed all these steps and nothing happens when i play, when i record nothing happens and i cant see any sound waves? am i missing something?
Please discuss this with our Support Team. They will be able to identify why you're unable to record, after a little direct troubleshooting - bit.ly/CallFocusriteSupport
Forgive me for this dumb question. I'm new at this. If the input is for vocals is set to "input 1" does it mean the tack has to be doubled to become stereo? Am I wrong to assume "input 1 is mono?
Hi Lou, yes each input represents a mono signal. If you had two mics plugged in for example into 1-2, you could have these coming into one stereo track in Logic
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