Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen

What can I say

A focusrite. It will last forever. Doesn't get the 5 stars cause I would prefer buttons like in the previous model for the "inst" and "air" modes, as opening the software just for that is useless... Also the MIDI connections are behind, and for some reason the jack outputs to the speakers overlap, so if you want to plug a midi, you'll need to tweak cables a bit

Really an average to below average sound card

Looks very ugly and imposing, sound handling capabilities are ok, nothing to write home about.

good product for the money

good product, unfortunately not designed well for sitting in a desk as wires are all over the place

Perfect for Mac

I worked with the solo on a windows pc and was sorely disappointed in the driver, latency, noise issues. I now bought this 4i4 for my macbook pro and it's as easy as plugging in and out. Don't have any criticism at the moment.

installation hell.

When unpacking this deal, be sure to install Scrlett first. Then you will find an ableton part. Click on that and you will find the code you need to activate ableton later on. Ableton says the code is "in the box" but it isnt. Trying to find it via Abletons instructions will land you in an afternoon of computer hell. Scarlett is not indicated in Ableton website as a product they partner with. Codes, serial numbers it is all confusing.

Of course you need to comply with their 20 page terms of use. Also, as aEuropean, you will be asked to comply with US law, which is bizarre.Us privacy laws are much less strict. They will know how you tie your shoelaces. Else you cant register it and it will be useless.

Arent there laws against that?

I havent tried the thing yet. 13 1 star reviews on over 500 reviews is not too bad. I hope I´m not one of the unlucky ones.

Will update review when I have used the product for a while.

I think people should know about this, so I give 1 star, for now.

Everything you need for a beginner

It is actually my first audio interface and I'm totally satisfied with it. I have it for some time now and I still explore its functionalities because I'm new to home studio recording. It came with a bunch of plugins that are pretty useful. I also liked the midi interface that it offers through which I can record keyboards and bass with the use of some of the plugins it offers. I'm not a pro in audio recording but I believe it sounds just fine. I believe it is a very good choice for starting a home studio.

Very good

It's no.1 for a reason, sound great, easy to use, and versatile. I wish it had 2 midi ins/outs but that's life. 10/10 anyway

Nice Audio interface

This is my first Audio Interface. For the first time user I feel quite comfortable with all the features and also very user friendly. I high;y recommend this product.

Overall a great little interface.

Not having much experience with sound interfaces, this works perfectly with my ipad and dawless synth setup. Generally a painless experience, and excellent sound quality. I do want to inform first time buyers to consider a sound interface with more inputs however. A stereo synth, a microphone, and a guitar is all this can really serve.

You will never believe what you will read down...

It's good. For me it is ten times better than behringer (hard times with driver and software). Though it lacks a few buttons and knobs that behringer have (like the umc204hd). But software can solve almost anything and as it is quite popular model there are a lot of ready and tested solutions in the internet. The best one for the price on the market imo.