Focusrite - News and Rumours
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Which are the best mic preamps for home recording?
23 Jul · Do you actually need a separate microphone preamp? We take a look at some of the best mic preamps for home recording and find out.
NAMM 2022: Focusrite Vocaster audio interfaces for podcasts
01 Jun · Vocaster is a new series of audio interfaces by Focusrite that come ready to go from the moment you plug into a computer or iOS device.
Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre: 8-channel ADAT mic preamp and converter
05 May · Focusrite has announced the updated Clarett+ OctoPre 8-channel ADAT preamp and AD/DA converter. Add 8 additional channels of I/O to your interface!
Best-Selling Audio Interfaces 2021: UA, Rode, TC, Focusrite, Behinger and SSL
29 Dec 2021 · Which audio interfaces topped the sales charts in 2021? Using data from our partner Thomann, we bring you the 20 most successful interfaces of the year.
Best Gifts for Guitarists: Top 10 Guitar Gear Presents for Friends or Family
17 Dec 2021 · Need some inspiration for a gift for the guitarist in your life? We have you covered across all budgets, from stocking fillers to big ticket items.
Focusrite FAST Verb: reverb plug-in with artificial intelligence
25 Oct 2021 · Adventures in AI aside, Focusrite's new FAST Verb plug-in for VST3, AU and AAX offers three verbs at your disposal - Natural, Balanced and Artificial.
Focusrite Clarett+: The Clarett range of audio interfaces gets an update
09 Sep 2021 · Focusrite has announced the Clarett+ series USB audio interfaces. While offering the same channel configurations as before, the new Clarett+ series features improved converters and updated preamps.
The 10 best rated desktop audio interfaces under €200
21 May 2021 · Which audio interface should you buy? The selection is huge and it helps to narrow things down. Here's our list of the best rated audio interfaces under €200.
Sequential joins the Focusrite family
27 Apr 2021 · Legendary synthesizer brand Sequential under Dave Smith has moved in with Focusrite, joining the likes of Novation, Adam Audio and Martin Audio.
Deal: Buy an audio interface and get AmpliTube 5 SE for free!
12 Mar 2021 · Here's a great way to step up your guitar recording game: Thomann is throwing in IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 SE for free when you purchase selected audio interfaces – for a limited time only!
NAMM 2020: Focusrite Dante-fies its ISA preamps, adds new expansion cards
15 Jan 2020 · Focusrite has upgraded its Pro range of ISA preamps and ADN converters for rack installations with three new products.
Focusrite drops the prices on audio interfaces for Black Friday
26 Nov 2019 · Looking for a new audio interface? Focusrite has dropped the prices on some of its Scarlett series interfaces by up to 28%. The Focusrite Black Friday sale lasts until December 2, 2019.
ADAM Audio becomes part of the Focusrite Group
16 Jul 2019 · The Focusrite Group has acquired ADAM Audio. In its first acquisition since going public, the Focusrite Group adds the Berlin-based manufacturer of studio monitors to its portfolio of brands.
Focusrite introduces 3rd generation Scarlett audio interfaces
02 Jul 2019 · Focusrite has launched the 3rd generation Scarlett audio interfaces. The lineup comprises the Scarlett Solo, 2i2, 4i4, 8i6, 18i8, and 18i20, and the Solo and 2i2 Studio bundles. Here's what's new.
NAMM 2018: Will Focusrite’s Clarett USB audio interfaces make competitors see red?
17 Jan 2018 · Clarett goes USB - Focusrite has added four new interfaces to its range supporting USB, and they are priced very competitively. This package seems designed to deliver the competition a headache.
Top 5 audio interfaces by Focusrite, Roland, UAD, Presonus, Antelope
01 Dec 2017 · 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.
Best free plug-ins this week: Little Plate, MSpectralPan, AAS Session Bundle
11 Nov 2017 · This week saw some excellent freebies pop up in time for those gloomy November productions of yours. Check out Little Plate, MSpectralPan, and a great offer for Focusrite users...
Focusrite Red 16Line and RedNet X2P audio interfaces are out on the Ethernet
16 Sep 2017 · Focusrite has two brand-new additions to its Red line of audio interfaces. With their feature sets and extensive connectivity, the Red 16Line and RedNet X2P are unmistakeably geared towards pro audio heads...
Top 5 starter recording bundles: Which one’s right for you?
30 Jul 2017 · Good news! No matter which starter recording pack ends up in your hands, the doorway to nice-sounding recordings is open for you. But we still need to figure out which bundle provides the most value, right?
Is Focusrite’s new iTrack One Pre missing something?
02 Mar 2017 · 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 2017 · 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.