Focusrite - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Focusrite? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Top 5 audio interfaces in 2017 by Focusrite, Roland, UAD, Presonus, Antelope
28 May · With a single exception, our selection includes only products announced and launched (or soon to be released) in 2017. They are spread in five price categories from entry-level to high end pro.
Is Focusrite’s new iTrack One Pre missing something?
02 Mar · Focusrite are very proud of this little iTrack One Pre interface for iOS mobile recording. While it is cute, can you see what's missing?
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre: Worth getting in the red for?
08 Jan · So you need to add 8 preamps to your studio, and you fancy some Focusrite gear - will these new units warrant digging a bit deeper into your pocket?
Focusrite finally release Windows drivers for Clarett Interfaces
29 Oct 2016 · From the 10th November, Windows users will benefit from drivers for the Clarett range of Thunderbolt interfaces. Great news, even if it's quite late.
Focusrite publish free iOS Control App
20 Oct 2016 · Recent Focusrite audio interfaces can now be remotely controlled via a free iOS Control App. These interfaces just keep getting better.
Apogee Element Series Thunderbolt Interfaces
29 Sep 2016 · Is this round 2 of the Apogee vs Focusrite Thunderbolt 'inter-face-off'? These new Element Thunderbolt interfaces almost mirror the Focusrite Clarett range.
Focusrite RED 8Pre – the ultimate interface?
28 Sep 2016 · 64 inputs and outputs; Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and Dante; mic, line and instrument; ADAT, S/PDIF and Word Clock; the Red 8Pre has got it all in every colour as long as its red.
Focusrite announce a new Clarett OctoPre
09 Sep 2016 · The OctoPre needs no introduction. Imagine an updated version with the stunning Clarett Pre-amps! Well, the Clarett OctoPre is real.
Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Generation now available at last
08 Aug 2016 · The 2nd generation of the Scarlett range of audio interfaces has finally been released, bringing some new features and upgrades over the range's previous versions.
Top 5 Audio Interfaces for 2016
25 May 2016 · Choosing the best audio interface can be a really difficult decision. Here's our selection of the Top 5 Audio Interfaces out this year, that we recommend.
Wait, that looks familiar! ESI’s new U22 XT USB Audio Interface
29 Apr 2016 · With a new look for ESI, does this mark a new line of products? I wonder if the reddish exterior is a sign of quality, as it is with another well-known brand!
Novation’s Launch Control XL with HUI Support – Too basic?
27 Apr 2016 · Novation have brought HUI connectivity to their Launch Control XL, adding Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools support on top of it's original purpose for Ableton. But is there enough on offer?
Focusrite announce further RedNet units, the A8R and PCIeR
21 Apr 2016 · Although these might not be products for every home studio, the technology is of significant interest. The Audio-over-IP revolution is here and growing.
The big reveal of the ultimate Focusrite interface, the Red 4Pre
17 Mar 2016 · This is a potential game changer: all of Focusrite's high-end technologies brought together in one ultimate interface.