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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.

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.

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.

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.