Please ensure that you are using the most up-to-date version of your recording app (e.g. GarageBand) and have taken your Scarlett interface out of MSD mode. (More about MSD mode).
This article shows which products are compatible with any iPad Pro with a USB Type-C port. Please carefully read the support status and setup instructions for your specific product.
iTrack Range
- The iTrack Solo/One Pre interfaces are supported for use with the USB-C iPad Pro.
- The iTrack Dock interface is NOT supported
- To connect them, you will need the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor.
iTrack Solo:
- For this interface, you can disregard the Device Link cable and simply connect the USB B to A cable to the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor.
- The iPad Pro supplies enough power to bus power the iTrack Solo, no external power/powered USB hub is required.
iTrack One Pre:
- As there is no Lightning to USB adaptor, you will need to use a micro USB to USB A cable (not included but used with many phones/USB peripherals) and then connect this to the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor.
- The iPad Pro supplies enough power to bus power the iTrack Solo, no external power/powered USB hub is required.
iTrack Dock:
- This interface will NOT work with the iPad Pro, as it is only Lightning.
- Lightning to USB-C adaptor cables are not available from Apple, and we would advise against purchasing third-party cables as they are unlikely to work.
Scarlett 3rd/4th Gen Range
The following products are tested and supported with any iPads with a USB-C port:
- Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen
- Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen
- Scarlett Solo 4th Gen
- Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
- Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
Tip: Follow this article for steps on how to connect these units with your iPad.
The following products are not tested or supported with iPad Pro, but should work:
- Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen
- Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen
- Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen
- Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen
Important: All of these devices will need to be connected to a computer in order to change routing and settings in Focusrite Control. Focusrite Control iOS cannot be used to control a Scarlett connected to your iPad, this app is a remote for the desktop version of the software.
To connect these units, you can use a USB Type-C to C cable (not supplied), or an Apple USB-C to USB adaptor with the USB cable in the box.
Scarlett 1st/2nd Gen Range:
Bus-powered Interfaces (Solo, 2i2, 2i4):
- These interfaces are supported for use with the USB-C iPad Pro.
- To connect them, you will need to connect the Scarlett either with a C to C USB cable or A to C using the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor.
- The iPad Pro supplies enough power to bus power these interfaces, no external power/powered USB hub is required.
Mains Powered Interfaces (6i6, 18i8, 18i20):
- All the mains-powered Scarletts will work, connecting either with a C to C USB cable or using the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor.
- Please note, that all the devices will need to be connected to a computer in order to change routing and settings in Focusrite Control (2nd/3rd Gens) or Scarlett Mix Control (1st Gens). There is no iPad version of Focusrite Control/Scarlett Mix Control, so a Mac or Windows computer must be used to do this.
- Focusrite Control iOS cannot be used to control a Scarlett connected to your iPad, this app is a remote for the desktop version of the software.
Clarett USB and Clarett+ Ranges
- All the Clarett USB and Clarett+ interfaces work using a USB-C to C cable (included in the box).
- Please note, that all the devices will need to be connected to a computer to set up the routing in Focusrite Control and set the sample rate. There is no iPad version of Focusrite Control, so a Mac or Windows computer must be used to do this.
- Focusrite Control iOS cannot be used to control an interface connected to your iPad, this app is a remote for the desktop version of the software.
- The 2Pre USB will NOT work, without mains power as the iPad Pro USB ports are not powerful enough, as this article mentions.
Clarett Thunderbolt Range (2Pre, 4Pre, 8Pre, 8PreX):
- The Clarett Thunderbolt range will NOT work with USB ports and is not supported with the iPad Pro.