Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen)

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Instantly unlock over £1,000 of free music software – now updated!

With every purchase of a Focusrite Scarlett interface, you will receive an access code to download over £1,000 of software completely free. The Hitmaker expansion that is now included with every Scarlett interface allows you to transform your ideas into records. Coming included with a wide selection of professional plugins, instruments and effects, the Hitmaker expansion includes everything you need to write, produce, mix and master your music to studio-ready quality.

Focusrite have teamed up with Avid to offer all customers who purchase this interface a three-month subscription to Pro Tools Artist and the powerful Avid Complete Plugin Bundle. At the end of your free three-month subscription, you then have the choice of purchasing Pro Tools Artist - with a huge saving of 25 percent off the retail price. Better yet, you can also purchase an annual subscription with a further saving of 33 percent off Pro Tools Studio. Both plans include the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle which includes 75 powerful plugins spanning a wide variety of effects.

The Hitmaker pack has been freshly updated with the addition of Landr – a powerful mastering tool that gets your music ready for streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and more. Scarlett comes complete with a two-month subscription and five masters that you can use at any time. Record, edit and arrange your music straight out of the box using the streamlined version of an award-winning DAW – Ableton Live Lite. Also included are powerful virtual instruments including Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums 2. Guitar amplifier simulation is available via the Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. The Brainworx bx_console is a vintage-style signal chain that captures the sonic character of classic analog gear. Antares Auto-Tune Access to polish off your vocal recordings, Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite and Relab LX480 Essentials – a powerful reverb plugin based on iconic hardware.

The Hitmaker bundle expanded! - now includes Massive and Fast Balancer

Expanding the music software bundle, the Hitmaker pack now also includes 'Fast Balancer' and Native Instruments 'Massive'. Massive is an award-winning software synthesizer, regarded for its use on countless modern-day hits; spanning everything from underground dance bangers to chart-topping ballads. Its huge tonal palette, powerful synthesis engine and in-depth wavetables allow you to create a huge variety of timbres - everything from huge layered bass patches to ethereal pads. It also comes pre-loaded with a comprehensive library of over 1,300 presets showcasing the sonic power of this cutting-edge virtual synth.

Want a quick and solid sound fast? Look no further than the Fast Balancer. This powerful AI-driven plugin will analyse your instrumental/vocal track and create three different tonal options to enhance your audio/track. Its simple and intuitive design allows you to select between three tonal profiles - Warm, Neutral and Bright, accompanied by an 'Intensity' slider, acting as a wet/dry mix knob. Ideal for those who are learning how to mix or for professionals who need a quick way to add some shine to their tracks.

The highest-quality audio yet

Focusrite continue the tradition of creating the best quality audio interfaces they can. With top class components that help their boxes stand head and shoulders about the rest. The new 3rd generation microphone preamps offer the best sound from a Scarlett interface yet. Exceptional dynamic range and improved lower noise performance give you true professionalism in a compact form.

Now with Air Mode, the preamps can reproduce the classic Air effect from the original ISA mic preamps. Which is ideal for recording those subtle acoustic guitar performance or for recording vocals performances that err on the softer side.

Easier than ever to set up and use

Get up and running in minutes. As soon as you remove the Scarlett interface from its box. You are made immediately aware of the simplicity of this powerful home studio tool. Simply set it on your desk, plug in via the speedy USB-C connector and away you go. Record guitar, drums, vocals, plug in a synthesizer via the dual XLR/Line inputs. Plug in, open your DAW, get creating.

Faster than ever. The USB-C connectivity speeds ahead of its competitors with supercharged transfer speeds. The latency is so low, it's can hardly be noticed. Record and monitor, with all your plugins running without fear of timing issues.

The ideal starting point for budding producers

Not only is the 3rd Gen Scarlett stuffed full of great features. It also comes with a range of great software to get you straight in the production driver's seat. Make beats, record performances, and arrange your music in Ableton Live Lite - a great introduction to the powerful digital audio workstation.

Included Software

• Ableton Live Lite
• 3 month Splice Sounds subscription - access to millions of royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets
• 3 month Avid Pro Tools subscription
• XLN Audio Addictive keys - choose one of four inspiring virtual keyboard instruments
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite - accurately models the classic Red 2 EQ and Red 3 compressor
• Focusrite control - route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch

Features

• Two XLR/Line inputs and four line inputs
• Boasts two additional fixed-line inputs for sending audio to FX pedals or for setting up a cue mix
• Focusrite Control compatibility provides maximum flexibility for setting up monitor mixes and routing configurations
• Two virtual inputs enable you to capture a stereo feed with any combination of hardware input and software playback channels - great for podcasting, live streaming and sampling
• Upgraded mic preamps with Air effect
• Quickstart tool to get you up and running quickly
• Low-latency rock-solid USB driver
• Comes with 3-year warranty from Focusrite

Specifications

• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 8 x 6
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Number of Preamps: 2
• Phantom Power: YES
• Number Of Pads: 2
• Instrument Inputs: 2
• Line Inputs: 6
• Analog Outputs: 4
• Headphone Outputs: 2
• Digital Inputs: S/PDIF
• Digital Outputs: S/PDIF
• MIDI I/O: YES
• Loopback: YES
• Bus Powered: NO
• Included PSU: YES
• Dimensions: 47.5 X 210 X 149.5 mm