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Version 3.0
Scarlett Solo 4
Gen
The songwriter's 2-in, 2-out interface
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User Guide

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  • Page 1 Version 3.0 Scarlett Solo 4 The songwriter’s 2-in, 2-out interface User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Table of Contents Overview ........................................... . . 4 Introduction .
  • Page 3 Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Connecting Inputs and Outputs ....................................30 Connecting a Line-Level Device .

  • Page 4: Overview

    Introduction Welcome to the Scarlett Solo 4th generation. We've designed the Scarlett Solo for the artist who never stops creating. Get studio-quality sound wherever you are with the latest generation of Scarlett: • Make the most of any mic or guitar with +57dB of gain on each input.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    After you connect your Scarlett Solo to your computer, a device appears in File Explorer called To power on your Scarlett Solo, connect a USB cable from your computer to the USB port on the Scarlett Solo 4th Gen, this allows you to access Easy Start.

  • Page 6: Mac

    After you connect your Scarlett Solo to your computer, a Scarlett icon appears on the desktop or, if you use Chrome, you'll see a pop-up: To verify this, go to System Settings > Sound, and ensure the input and output are set to Scarlett Solo.

  • Page 7: What Is Focusrite Control 2

    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Focusrite Control 2. make sure you are getting the most from your Scarlett. Your Scarlett Solo is updated through 6. If it’s not already, connect your Scarlett interface to your computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 8: Manual Registration

    After you've been through Easy Start, installed and opened Focusrite Control 2, your Scarlett is no longer in Easy Start mode. If your Scarlett Solo is still in Easy Start mode, or you have chosen not to install Focusrite Control 2 to disable Easy Start Mode: 1.

  • Page 9: Hardware Features

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Hardware Features Front Panel 1. Input 1 (Line Level/Instrument) Gain Control and Gain Halo - The Gain control sets the 6. Air Button - Press to turn on AIR mode (see Air). input level and the Gain Halo shows you the input level for the 6.35mm (1/4") jack line 7.
  • Page 10 2. USB - USB-C connector to connect your Scarlett to your computer. 3. Speaker Outputs R and L - 6.35mm (1/4") jack (TS or TRS) sockets to connect your Scarlett to speakers or an amplifier. We recommend you use 6.35mm (1/4") TRS jack cables for balanced connections.

  • Page 11: Front Panel In Depth

    Front Panel In Depth Software Meters In the same way as the input meters on your Scarlett Solo's front panel, you can see the incoming This section covers all the features on your Scarlett Solo's front panel, what they do, how you signal on the meters in Focusrite Control 2 to set the correct preamp gain.

  • Page 12: Button (Phantom Power)

    3. Press the 48V button (or the corresponding software button) 48v lights green to show it's enabled. 48V phantom power is now being sent to the XLR input on your Scarlett and to any device connected to the XLR input.

  • Page 13: Inst (Instrument) Button And Line Level Inputs

    Inst (Instrument) Button and Line Level Inputs Air Modes Air lets you change your Scarlett's preamp sound with two different modes; Air Presence or Air The Inst (Instrument) button only affects the 6.35mm (1/4") line input for the selected channel.

  • Page 14: Output Control

    Output Control Direct Monitor Adjustment Output controls the signals going to the first two Outputs on the back of your Scarlett, the From Focusrite Control 2 you can enable and adjust the Direct Monitor mix to balance your inputs outputs you'd most often connect to speakers.

  • Page 15: Headphone Output

    The headphone output is a 6.35mm (¼”) TRS jack. Many headphones have a 3.5mm TRS jack, to connect them to your Scarlett Solo you must use a TRS 6.35mm to 3.5mm adaptor. The control above the headphone output controls the level going to your headphones.

  • Page 16: Back Panel In Depth

    Microphone Input The 3-pin XLR connector Input is at microphone level and designed for you to connect your This section covers all the features on your Scarlett Solo's back panel, what they do, how you microphones. might use them and how they work in Focusrite Control 2.

  • Page 17: Daw (Recording Software) Setup

    DAWs. If you need any more information, please see the user guide for your DAW. If you don't already have a DAW installed on your computer to help get you started, the Scarlett comes with Ableton Live Lite and a version of Pro Tools. You can access these in...

  • Page 18: Ableton Live

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Click to highlight each set of Mono and Stereo Inputs to make sure they appear as Ableton Live selectable in Live. To get set up in Ableton Live follow these steps: Windows Open Ableton Live on your computer.
  • Page 19 Live. You will see up to four channels. Click Live in the top menu bar. Click Settings. Go to the Audio tab on the left-hand side of the Preferences window. Set the Audio Input Device and Audio Output Device to Scarlett Solo 4th Gen.
  • Page 20 This allows you to hear sound coming in from your Scarlett's input. Click the record arm button beneath the track. It lights red when record arm is on. Send a signal to the input on your Scarlett and you should see the meter in Ableton move.
  • Page 21 Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide When you're ready to record, click the record button in Ableton's transport bar.

  • Page 22: Logic And

    Select Audio in the Choose a track type window. Set the Audio Input to Input 1. If you don't see any inputs, make sure the Device: is set to your Scarlett Solo. Click the arrow to the right of the Device section.

  • Page 23: Reaper

    If you see a pop-up window, asking you to select your audio device driver, click Yes Click the red record-armed button. Click the Input 1 box to select your input on your Scarlett Solo. If you don't see the pop-up, go to Options (top menu) > Preferences > Device When you're ready to record, click the record button in the bottom section of Reaper.
  • Page 24 Click the red record-armed button. If you don't see the pop-up, go to Options (top menu) > Settings > Device Click the Input 1 box to select your input on your Scarlett Solo. Choose Scarlett Solo in the Audio Device dropdown menu.

  • Page 25: Cubase

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Cubase Windows Open Cubase on your computer. In the top menu bar click Studio > Studio Setup... Configure the track type as Audio and set the Audio Input to the channel you're using on your interface.
  • Page 26 In the top menu bar click Studio > Studio Setup... Configure the track type as Audio and set the Audio Input to the channel you're using on your interface. Change the ASIO Driver to Scarlett Solo 4th Gen. Click Add Track. 10. Click the Record Enable and Monitor buttons...

  • Page 27: Pro Tools

    Click the main Record Enable button at the top of the Pro Tools window, it turns red when enabled Select Focusrite USB ASIO (Windows) or Scarlett Solo 4th Gen in the Playback Engine Click the Play button to begin recording.

  • Page 28: Fl Studio

    If you're not sure which option to choose, please see FL Studio's help files. Set the Device to Scarlett Solo 4th Gen (or Focusrite USB ASIO on Windows) in the When you're ready to record, press the play button in the transport section.

  • Page 29: Focusrite Control 2

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Focusrite Control 2 Focusrite Control 2 Settings Click the ellipsis in Focusrite Control 2's top right corner and click to open the Settings page. The settings page has the following options: Sample Rate (kHz) Sample rate refers to the samples per second your computer is recording.

  • Page 30: Examples Of Use

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Examples of Use Connecting Inputs and Outputs The following diagrams show how to connect a range of inputs and outputs to the Scarlett Solo. To connect external processors, synthesisers or keyboards see Connecting a Line-Level Device [31].

  • Page 31: Connecting A Line-Level Device

    Connecting a Line-Level Device Standalone Mode The following diagram shows how to connect a line-level device to the line input on the Scarlett The Scarlett Solo has a standalone mode; this mode allows your interface to pass audio when it's Solo.

  • Page 32: Updating

    Follow the on-screen instructions to install Focusrite Control 2. There are two options in the Focusrite Control 2. If it’s not already, connect your Scarlett interface to your computer with the a. If an update is available, a dialogue window automatically USB cable.

  • Page 33: Updating Your Scarlett

    Open Focusrite Control 2. If there is an update available, Focusrite Control 2 tells you when you open it. Your Scarlett Solo is now up to date and you can continue to use it as normal. Click Update Scarlett Solo.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Specifications These specifications allow you to compare your Scarlett Solo with other devices and make sure Line Outputs 1 and 2 (balanced) they’ll work together. If you’re not familiar with these specifications, don’t worry you don’t need...

  • Page 35: Physical And Electrical Characteristics

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Physical and Electrical Characteristics Solo Channel Order Input Channels Analogue Inputs Connectors One back panel Neutrik XLR input Input Channel One front panel 6.35mm (1/4") jack input Instrument/Line Input Phantom Power (48v) Front panel 48V (phantom power) button or switch in software...

  • Page 36: Notices

    For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Help Centre at support.focusrite.com. Copyright & Legal Notices Focusrite is a registered trademark and Scarlett is a trademark of Focusrite Group PLC. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 37: Credits

    Scarlett Solo 4th Gen User Guide Credits Focusrite would like to thank the following Scarlett 4th Gen team members for their hard work in bringing you this product: Aarron Beveridge, Adam Watson, Adrian Dyer, Adrien Fauconnet, Alex Middleton-Dalby, Alice Rizzo, Alistair Smith, Andy Normington, Andy Poole, Andy West, Arne Gödeke, Bailey Dayson,...

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