Anyone using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with Logic?

Yes on 24-bit music, the soundcard does not affect the bounce format, you can bounce to 320-bit mp3 now if you choose.

Yes on listening with the AKG headphones

Yes on plugging in a Bass Guitar

The G-Track Mic IS an audio interface/mixer and would not be used at the same time as the Focusrite.

Yes on the MIDI Piano Keyboard, the Scarlett has a MIDI interface built in.

Yes the Focusrite Scarlett have "balanced" 1/4" outputs for powered speakers.

My recommendation would be to wait until you Clearly define what you need!

Here's a pic/front and back.

Hi Miss Clandestine,

The Scarlett 2i2 will work just fine with the 64-bit version of Logic in Mac OS X Lion.

Here's a little example of what the preamps sound like: http://youtu.be/5sSBwkzdAU4 (yes, it was actually recorded through a 2i2 🙂)

Let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help out!

Best Regards,

David Tichauer // Focusrite Technical Support

David,

I just ordered and setup my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with Logic Pro 9.1.7 today. I plugged in my MXL 3000 condensor and picked up a really hot signal. I get no distinction between signal strength with phantom turned on or off.

I'm brand new to Logic, so I'm not sure if there is something I need to do within Logic to level the signal, or if I am missing something with the 2i2?

Thanks for your help.

David,

I recently got the scarlet 2i2, but Im having trouble with the playback from the audio I am trying to record over. I am getting a distorted sound as it plays through my headphones. However, when the monitor is on my condensor mic sunds fine, but I can not get a nice sound from the audio coming from my laptop back in to the heaphones. Also is there any settings that I should change in order to lower the latency when using the 2i2.

Hi D_G_,

Please make sure you have the latest driver downloaded from our website. If you're still having issues, please contact our tech support team via the Contact Us link in our answerbase.

Best,

David Tichauer // Focusrite Technical Support

Hi There

I have just bought a scarlett 2i2 to use with Logic Express. There are two things which I want to ask

1. The Plug in Suite says not compatible with Logic - is this true? Even when I try to open it from the hard drive in Logic it wont allow me to do this. Could you help me with how I can install it in Logic Express?

2. Do I need the plug in suite to use the 2i2? The sound on my SM 57 is so echoy and weak i am not sure what I am doing wrong?

thanks

Andrew Morris

HI Mozz1102,

The plugin suite is compatible with Logic, and you don't have to use it to use the 2i2. You should be able to find it in your AU plugin folder in Logic.

If you need help using the plugin suite, please contact our tech support team here: http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase/en/contact.php

Best regards,

David Tichauer // Focusrite Technical Support

Has anyone played an electric guitarr straight through the scarlett 2i2 into garageband or logic with low enough latency to play the modelled amps??

I am looking for an audio interface to play electric guiyar in garageband using the garageband Amp sounds

Cheers from sweden/ Lenny

DavidFromFocusriteNovation Hello David, could you answer me if it is possible fpr me to play the electric guitar into garagband and use the Garageban-amps IN a low latency mode.. I want it to be playable.. Like with my Focusrite Pro 24dsp and macbook pro... cheers from sweden/ Lenny

I know you can do it with the pro 24.. I was asking if it's possible with the scarlett 2i2 🙂

I need a portable and cheap interface to plug into my macbook pro(2012) to play the guitar amps in Garageband..

thanx

Hi, Yes the Scarlett 2i2 is compatible with both Reason 7 & Logic Pro using OSX 10.8.2.

If you have any more questions or concerns please contact : http://us.focusrite.com/contact-support

We will be happy to help you.

hi,

may i add something please?

i am new in this field.

is there any reason for me, to buy the Scarlett 2i2 for my simple-beginner setup?

most people recommend an external soundcard, but i dont know why?

- "macbook pro 2010 i7" 10.8.4 and soon "macbook air 2013 i7" 10.8.4

- logic pro 9

- no audio recording, no guitar, no mic/voice recording (maybe much later midi usb-keyboard)

- Speakers "KRK RP5 Rokit G2" with y-cable into macbook pro

thanks!

peppermint wrote:

hi,

may i add something please?

i am new in this field.

is there any reason for me, to buy the Scarlett 2i2 for my simple-beginner setup?

most people recommend an external soundcard, but i dont know why?

- "macbook pro 2010 i7" 10.8.4 and soon "macbook air 2013 i7" 10.8.4

- logic pro 9

- no audio recording, no guitar, no mic/voice recording (maybe much later midi usb-keyboard)

- Speakers "KRK RP5 Rokit G2" with y-cable into macbook pro

thanks!

Probably not, since you're not doing any audio recording. If your system is working for you, there's no need to change....

.....However, the reasons for buying an external soundcard are many:

1. Better sound, consider that the computers internal audio chip probably cost Apple a couple of dollars, is noisy and has uneven frequency response. Obviously, if you're creating music, sound is important.

2. Logic is a professional program and was designed with professional hardware in mind. Or at least used to be.

3. Variety of Input/Output channels. Some audio interfaces offer 8, 16 or even 24 Microphone, Line In or Digital inputs and can be used for recording a live band.

4. Most audio interfaces have a high quality headphone out, many have 2 headphone outs and can configure separate headphone mixes for multiple players.

5. Another 3 or 4 reasons I can't remember.

hi pancenter,

thanks for your help!

so, would the "Scarlett 2i4" soundcard be the right one for these purposes, please?:

- produce digital music with mbp and logic pro 9 in 32bit or 24bit quality > bounced to 320bit mp3

- listen with my AKG K701 headphones directly

- sometimes plugin bass guitar of my friend

- sometimes plug in samson g-track mic (not same time with bass guitar)

- plugin external piano keyboard "korg sp-250" (midi?) and record piano playing

- plugin 2 x xlr from "KRK RP5 rokit" monitor speakers

oder better the focusrite i-track solo?

(or wait 6 month for thunderbolt or usb3.0 soundcards, cause it would provide more quality/less latency than usb2.0? dont know...)

thanks

thanks pancenter.

so i would buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4

i am only a bit curious, if usb3.0 instead of 2.0 would offer better quality regarding latency with logic pro 9? in realtime, i guess usb 2.0 will fit my needs 100%. i sometimes (every 10 minutes) have latency issues with my macbookpro, AKG K701 headphones in macbookpro and logic pro 9, but it doesnt bother me at all, cause its so rare.

i just wonder if all external soundcard companies will change the usb-port to 3.0 next year?

or even thunderbolt?