Applies to: All Focusrite interfaces

To install the driver for your product please follow the steps below.

1. Go to downloads.focusrite.com
2. Find your product.
3. Download the correct software, this depends on your interface and operating system.
   
   
   • If you have one of the following interfaces, download Focusrite Control 2 - the driver will be installed at the same time.
     
     • All Scarlett 4th Generation interfaces
       
       
   • If you have one of the following interfaces, download Focusrite Control - the driver will be installed at the same time.
     
     • All Scarlett 3rd Generation interfaces
     • Scarlett 2nd Generation 6i6, 18i8, 18i20
     • All Clarett USB interfaces
     • All Clarett Thunderbolt interfaces
     • All Clarett+ interfaces
       
       
   • If you have one of the following interfaces, download Mix Control - the driver will be installed at the same time.
     • Scarlett 1st Generation 6i6, 8i6, 18i6, 18i8, 18i20
     • All Saffire interfaces
       
       
   • The following interfaces don't need control software but need a driver:
     • Scarlett 2nd Gen Solo, 2i2, 2i4
     • Scarlett 1st Gen Solo, 2i2, 2i4
     • iTrack Solo
     • Saffire 6 USB 2.0
     • Saffire 6 USB 1.1
       
       
4. Click the 'Download' button next to the driver or control software.
5. Go to your computer’s Downloads folder.
6. Right-click on the file and click 'Run As Administrator' to begin the installation.

6. Follow the instructions in the installer on the screen.
7. Save any files you may be working on and select "Yes, restart the computer now", then click 'Finish'.

Your interface is now ready to use! If you're using recording software then make sure you select the Focusrite ASIO driver in the audio settings for that software.

If you're having problems installing the driver on Windows 10 & 11, please see this article: Troubleshooting Focusrite Installer Issues (Windows)

If you're having problems installing the driver on Windows 7, please try the steps in the following article: Focusrite USB Driver will not install on my Windows 7 machine (digital signature problem)

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