Anyone using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with Logic?

I am looking to replace my Tascam US-122 with something of similar size/inputs. I've watched some videos and seen some reviews about the Scarlett 2i2, but I was wondering if anyone has any personal experience using it with Logic. I am wanting to make sure it will run with the 64-bit version of Logic that I am running on Lion. Currently to get my US-122 to work, i have to boot the computer in 32-bit mode or else my computer does not read the interface. I have also heard good things about the inputs in the Scarlett 2i2, and about Focusrite preamps in general, but I have never used them before. At this point, anything will be an upgrade from the Tascam unit that is starting to go faulty on me. This Focusrite unit seems like it could be exactly what I am looking for, I am just looking to see what others have to say about using it with their setups.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), 2.8 GHz

Posted on Apr 16, 2012 12:34 PM

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Pancenter

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Jun 24, 2013 2:28 PM in response to peppermint

btw, I'm not affiliated with Focusrite or any company..

I can't honestly tell what is right for you and I don't know about USB 3.0 as there isn't much out there using it, same with Thunderbolt, there's not a lot of adopters yet and that's the only way to tell, to have a variety of hardware using the format.

Theoretically USB 3.0 would offer better performance but we just have to wait and see. :-\

Jun 27, 2013 11:01 AM in response to peppermint

Hi,

USB 3.0 & 2.0 would offer the same quality regarding latency , the only difference is more bandwidth, which will allow you to transfer data at faster speeds.

Hope this information helps, if you need more information please contact focusrite technical support.

May 23, 2012 2:30 PM in response to californiascott

So, I actually figured it out. I went into Logic Preferences and set the input to the 2i2. I guess it was set on my internal speakers.

Thanks.

Apr 25, 2013 5:47 PM in response to Liniboy

Yes it is possible, make sure go to Garage Band> Preferences>Audio Midi> Set Audio Output to Pro 24> Set Audio Input to Pro 24. Create your tracks in garage band and have fun.

Apr 25, 2013 10:28 PM in response to Liniboy

Yes the Scarlett 2i2 will work with your electric guitar and GarageBand. Just make sure you set the switch to instrument position when you plug in your guitar.

May 20, 2013 6:54 PM in response to Miss Clandestine

Forgive me if I'm posting on wrong thread--- I'm wondering if the Scarlett2i2 is compatible with both Reason 7 and Logic Pro, both running on a late 2112 imac with osx 10.8.2. THANK YOU!!!!

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Anyone using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with Logic?