User Manual

5
GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you install the Clarett 8PreX drivers before connecting
the interface to your computer.
Software Installation
All software required by the Clarett 8PreX, including several powerful and useful extras, is available
for download from the Focusrite website (www.focusrite.com/register). The Important Information
provided with your Clarett 8PreX contains validation codes which you will need to enter at the above
web address. This procedure ensures that you will have the most up-to-date software versions.
1. Using your usual browser, go to www.focusrite.com/register/
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, entering the “Bundle Code” into the form where prompted.
Your Bundle Code can be found on the back of the Getting Started Guide packed with the unit.
3. Enter the unit’s serial number, which can also be found on the back of the
Getting Started Guide.
4. You will then be able to access the “My Products” page, where the software products to which
your registration entitles you are available for download, complete with activation codes
where applicable.
5. Download and install Focusrite Control, which contains the necessary drivers for this interface.
Follow all on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
7. After restart, connect the Clarett 8PreX to your computer with a Thunderbolt cable.
8. If you are having trouble getting started please watch our video guide here -
www.focusrite.com/get-started