I have a 18i20 gen 3 - bought it in 2019, and still very good! What I like of the 4th gen, is the graphic showing your output track playing like on the Clarett models. Nice little extra to have! I will keep the gen 3 a bit longer cause works fine!
Thanks for sharing your Unbox and Setup You can take a look at some of the Focusrite YT channel videos, they show how to use the Auto Gain feature very well, and also I think you can use a tablet/iPad/iPhone From their website: "Multi-channel Auto Gain Set levels for up to eight preamps simultaneously with multi-channel Auto Gain, ideal for multi-mic or full band setups. Configure multi-channel Auto Gain via the desktop app or remotely on iOS and Android, allowing you to stay focused on the performance with fewer trips to the computer." Good luck!
I've got a 2nd gen 18i20. I love it except for the lack of integrated loopback. I'd like to be an octopre for more inputs but there is not way to monitor and remote/midi adjust track input levels.
Yeah you're right. It was working at it should. I was more worried that it was doing some 'double monitoring' like the Apollo's do.... as in - they output no by default - and then again in Reaper. So yeah. It was a moment of over and under thinking it.
So far so good! I don't want to dunk on the Zoom too bad... but... it was harsh and sterile. The Focusrite is already warmer and more hi-fi. And this 4th gen internal interface vs the 3rd gen is a HUGE improvement.
Audient EVO 16 for €425 or Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen for €699? Are the extra software bundles with the Scarlett worth it, or is the Audient EVO 16 enough when using Logic Pro with built-in DAW effects? What would you recommend? THX
The EVO was on my list... but I didn't get it because they charge extra for the rack ears and you have to go find some. Cutting corners like that is a red flag for me. I have no idea how the EVO sounds or operates but the rack ears was a deal breaker for me.
@@QuestForGear Thanks for replying so quickly! I’ll just put the EVO or the Scarlett on the table :) Let’s see, maybe someone has experience with the EVO and can share more about it.
I have a 18i20 gen 3 - bought it in 2019, and still very good! What I like of the 4th gen, is the graphic showing your output track playing like on the Clarett models. Nice little extra to have! I will keep the gen 3 a bit longer cause works fine!
Good luck with your new stuff. Talk to you soon!
Thanks for sharing your Unbox and Setup
You can take a look at some of the Focusrite YT channel videos, they show how to use the Auto Gain feature very well, and also I think you can use a tablet/iPad/iPhone
From their website: "Multi-channel Auto Gain
Set levels for up to eight preamps simultaneously with multi-channel Auto Gain, ideal for multi-mic or full band setups. Configure multi-channel Auto Gain via the desktop app or remotely on iOS and Android, allowing you to stay focused on the performance with fewer trips to the computer."
Good luck!
I've got a 2nd gen 18i20. I love it except for the lack of integrated loopback.
I'd like to be an octopre for more inputs but there is not way to monitor and remote/midi adjust track input levels.
That's a bummer! You can monitor them in your DAW software though right?
@QuestForGear Yes
I think your issue with monitoring is the monitor choices on the individual channels in Reaper. I think it's the speaker on the default theme
Yeah you're right. It was working at it should. I was more worried that it was doing some 'double monitoring' like the Apollo's do.... as in - they output no by default - and then again in Reaper. So yeah. It was a moment of over and under thinking it.
@QuestForGear I hope it works out, I bet it sounds great!
So far so good! I don't want to dunk on the Zoom too bad... but... it was harsh and sterile. The Focusrite is already warmer and more hi-fi. And this 4th gen internal interface vs the 3rd gen is a HUGE improvement.
Audient EVO 16 for €425 or Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen for €699? Are the extra software bundles with the Scarlett worth it, or is the Audient EVO 16 enough when using Logic Pro with built-in DAW effects? What would you recommend? THX
The EVO was on my list... but I didn't get it because they charge extra for the rack ears and you have to go find some. Cutting corners like that is a red flag for me. I have no idea how the EVO sounds or operates but the rack ears was a deal breaker for me.
@@QuestForGear Thanks for replying so quickly! I’ll just put the EVO or the Scarlett on the table :) Let’s see, maybe someone has experience with the EVO and can share more about it.
I get the impression that they sound great. Please let me know what you think if you get one, would love to hear what you think.