Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Control Utility 2.3.4

Scarlett 2nd Gen

PC - This installer contains the Focusrite Control software for the 2nd Generation Scarlett range. It also includes the necessary drivers for each interface.
- Installs driver 4.36.5
- Fixes an issue that could cause code 10 errors when installing on Windows Creators Update/Fall Creators Update
- Fixes an issue that could cause Focusrite Control to display 'No Hardware Connected' on some systems

Known issues:

- Some Windows 7 PCs that do not have the latest Microsoft Windows updates may show an error regarding driver signing/not available. To resolve this, simply fully update your copy of Windows 7.
- Closing and then immediately reopening Focusrite Control in a short space of time can cause a white screen to appear briefly. The program must be restarted after this closes.

Clarett USB

PC - This installer contains the Focusrite Control software for the Clarett USB range. It also includes the necessary drivers for each interface.
- Updates Clarett 2Pre USB to firmware 1246, enables bus powering (see this article for more information)

Installs driver 4.36.5

- Adds support for Clarett USB

Known issues:

- Some Windows 7 PCs that do not have the latest Microsoft Windows updates may show an error regarding driver signing/not available. To resolve this, simply fully update your copy of Windows 7. If you do not want to fully update Windows 7, the exact Microsoft update needed can be found HERE.
- Closing and then immediately reopening Focusrite Control in a short space of time can cause a white screen to appear briefly. The program must be restarted after this closes.

This package contains the files needed for installing the USB Audio Interface Control Utility. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

To install this package please do the following:

- Make sure that all system requirements are met.
- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Sound Card Drivers:

Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions.

When enabled by proper files, the characteristics of the sound card (like model, manufacturer, number of channels) are completely available to computers, and all its features are made accessible.

Updating the audio version can improve sound quality, resolve different compatibility issues, fix related errors spotted throughout the product's usage, add support for new operating systems, and bring various other changes.

As for applying this package, the steps are quite simple since each producer intends to uncomplicate things for users: just download the package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bear in mind that, even though other operating systems might be compatible as well, it is not recommend that you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones. Also, when the installation has finished, do perform a restart to ensure that all changes take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to install this audio version, click the download button and apply the package. Remember to check with our website as often as possible to stay “updated one minute ago.”