Focusrite Control iOS cannot be used to control a Scarlett that is connected to your iPad, this app is a remote for the desktop version of the software.

Important: The Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen will need to be connected to a computer in order to change routing and settings in Focusrite Control.

From here, you should be able to use your Scarlett as an output and input device for your iPad, with apps that allow you to use external audio devices, such as Garageband, or the Focusrite Impact app.

Your iPad should now be sending audio through your Scarlett's outputs.

Play any audio from your iPad, such as any video on Youtube, and slowly turn up the monitor level on the Scarlett.

Once connected, plug headphones or speakers into your Scarlett. I purchased Cubasis and it worked beautifully with DrumPerfect. However it did not support the MIDI clock which I wanted to use with DrumPerfect. It supported my Focusrite 2i2 with the Camera Connection Kit and a powered USB hub. Unlock the iPad, and you should then see a green USB light on the front of your Scarlett. Hi, I started tinkering with iPad recording with Harmonicdog Multitrack. The Powered USB hub mains adaptor to a power source. USB hub's outgoing USB port to the Apple Lightning Adapter. If using a regular Apple USB to Lightning Adapter or Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter you should connect the devices in the following order:

A powered USB hub, to power your Scarlett.

An official Apple Lighting to USB 3 camera adapter or an official Apple USB to Lightning Adapter.

In addition to the Scarlett's included USB cable, in order to connect your Scarlett to an iPad, you will need the following: Refer to this article for more information. If you have a Scarlett 3rd Gen interface, please make sure you update the firmware on your Scarlett first, before connecting it to an iPad. We do not officially test or support bus-powered Scarlett interfaces with iPads using a lightning connection, however, we expect them to work. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is an excellent audio interface, but there is one slightly annoying omission. This means that they can use the core audio driver built into iOS. Just install the free iOS App on your iPhone or iPad. The Scarlett range of audio interfaces is class-compliant. Control your monitor mixes and preamp settings wirelessly from wherever you want in your studio. These instructions only apply to iPad/iPhone models that feature a lightning connector, if you have an iPad with a USB-C connector, refer to this article.

Scarlett Solo, 2i2, and 2i4, (1st and 2nd Gen).

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