Please see below a run-down of Focusrite product compatibility with Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra as it currently stands. Please check that all other software/hardware you use to make music is also compatible before updating and never update your operating system during the middle of a time-critical project.
If you receive an error message stating 'System Extension Blocked' after installing Focusrite software/drivers then please see this article.
Clarett Range
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
Focusrite Control 2.1.8 or later is required. If you're using an older version, please download the latest version from the Downloads section of our site.
Clarett USB Range
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
Focusrite Control 2.1.8 or later is required. If you're using an older version, please download the latest version from the Downloads section of our site.
Red Range
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
Focusrite Control 2.1.8 or later is required. If you're using an older version, please download the latest version from the Downloads section of our site.
Saffire firewire range (Pro 14, Pro 24, Pro 24 DSP, Pro 26, Pro 40, LS 56)
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
Scarlett Solo, Scarlett 2i2, Scarlett 2i4, (2nd Generation)
Works with High Sierra? YES
Scarlett 6i6, Scarlett 18i8, Scarlett 18i20 (2nd Generation)
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
Scarlett Solo, Scarlett 2i2, Scarlett 2i4, (1st Generation)
Works with High Sierra? YES
Scarlett 6i6, Scarlett 18i8, Scarlett 18i20 (1st Generation)
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
We're aware of an issue that can cause problems when changing clock source from Scarlett Mix Control frequently. If your workflow dictates that you often need to change the clock source on your Scarlett then please contact Technical Support before updating.
Scarlett 8i6, Scarlett 18i6
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
We're aware of an issue that can cause problems when changing clock source from Scarlett Mix Control frequently. If your workflow dictates that you often need to change the clock source on your Scarlett then please contact Technical Support before updating.
Saffire 6 USB 2.0
Works with High Sierra? YES
Points of note : If you are using the USB 2.0 version of the Saffire 6, no driver is required. Simply plug and play. If you are unsure whether your unit is the USB 1.1 or 2.0 version please check the serial number shown on the bottom of the device. If the serial number starts 'S2' it's a Saffire 6 USB 2.0, if it starts 'SU', it's a Saffire 6 USB 1.1.
Saffire 6 USB 1.1
Works with High Sierra? YES
Please download the latest driver here.
Forte
Works with High Sierra? YES
iTrack Solo
Works with High Sierra? YES
VRM Box
Works with High Sierra? NO
RedNet
Works with High Sierra? YES
IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Mac's not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system. Please see this article for more information.
Red 2 & Red 3 plug-in suite
Works with High Sierra? YES
Midnight plug-in suite
Works with High Sierra? YES
Scarlett plug-in suite
Works with High Sierra? YES
Points of note : If you have problems locating your license file please switch to Icon View. The folder may appear empty if you are in List View or Column View.
If your product is not listed, it is not officially supported with macOS High Sierra, you can find full details on our support policy here. You can see compatibility charts for all of our products using our OS Checker.