Owner's Manual

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System Requirements
IMPORTANT
Please visit the following link for up-to-date information on computer and operating
system compatibility for Focusrite Control and all Scarlett products:
www.focusrite.com/downloads/os
Software Installation
All software required by the Scarlett – and several powerful and useful extras – are available
for download from the Focusrite website (www.focusrite.com/register and www.focusrite.com/
downloads). Focusrite Control can either be downloaded as part of the interactive online setup
process, but it can also be found on the downloads page if you choose not to follow the online
setup process.
Installation during online setup process
When first connecting your Scarlett (as detailed in its own User Guide), it will initially be in MSD
mode and will guide you through the online setup process.
1. Double click on the ‘Scarlett’ device which is displayed when you connect your Scarlett to your
computer, and select Click here to get started.
2. You will then begin the interactive online setup process.
3. On the Ok, Let’s install the essential software page you will be given a link to
download Focusrite Control.
4. Download and install the version of Focusrite Control (Mac or Windows) appropriate for your
computer. Follow all on-screen instructions to install the software.
5. If on Windows, restart your computer following installation.
6. Following this, you should then see the message below appear:
Your Scarlett is currently in MSD mode (Quick Start). Please click OK to restart
your Scarlett and complete the online setup process. (Cancel/OK)
This will take the device out of MSD mode and update the firmware if necessary.
7. Once back to the online setup webpage, please complete the Scarlett setup procedure.
Installation independent of online setup process
1. Go to focusrite.com/downloads.
2. From here select your product from the dropdown list (all 3rd Generation Scarletts use
Focusrite Control).
3. Download and install the version of Focusrite Control (Mac or Windows) appropriate for your
computer. Follow all on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. Once your computer has restarted, Focusrite Control should correctly identify your Scarlett
model, allowing you to control the internal settings of the device.
This information is accurate as of June 2019, however we are constantly striving to improve the customer experience and as a result this
process is subject to change. If anything appears to have changed please refer to www.focusrite.com/get-started for the latest info.