If you have a Focusrite Scarlett 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Gen audio interface and you want to update the firmware on Linux, you might find yourself scratching your head.

Focusrite Group announces Japan direct https://rekkerd.org/focusrite-group-announces-japan-direct/

#Focusrite #Japan

Good news! Finally heard back from the dealer about my broken audio interface today. They are sending me a new one via overnight shipping.

I've had two other #Focusrite interfaces for years without problems so I'm a little surprised this one was so problematic.

Originally, I was planning on selling my current one (Scarlett 18i20 2nd gen) but since there is a #Linux driver available, I am really curious to see how well it performs. Linux recognizes my first gen Scarlett 2i4 natively with #ALSA. #FreeBSD recognizes it but I am not able to get meaningful sound out of it, just some weird clicks and pops. Not sure what the issue is because it's class compliant.

Friendly heads up: If you do come across a first gen 2i4, highly recommended you scoop it up. Being USB-powered, small, and having excellent components, it's an inexpensive way to dramatically increase audio quality on your Linux box.

Work in progress 👀
#NHOPE

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#focusrite #metalmusic #metalmusician #metalguitarist #metalvocals Remi Liekens + Logan

Work in progress 👀
#NHOPE

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#focusrite #metalmusic #metalmusician #metalguitarist #metalvocals Remi Liekens + Logan

Well I have started the process of upgrading my #music #studio! First item on the list is the audio interface. Just got the new #Focusrite #Scarlett #18i20 4th gen today. Rather large upgrade from my nine year old 2nd gen unit with some cool features.

Unfortunately....I had one helluva time getting it set up. First, my #Mac never recognized it as being plugged into any USB port (USB 2, 3, or USB-C) or USB cable used. Second, the control #software intermittently recognized it but would fail downloading the new #firmware. Third, the unit mysteriously powered off during troubleshooting. It is *completely* dead.

I've hooked up the old one again but this was...disappointing. I will start the return process tomorrow morning.

#bummer

Digital audio myth debunked here with evidence in physics mathematics and chemistry. The chemical makeup of the vinyl record has influence on the physics and the mathematics of what your stylus and cardridge (moving magnet / moving coil) will pickup.

Be amazed at the fact that the signal remains smooth when going through AD DA conversion all the way up to the Nyquist frequency

Watch, listen and learn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD7YFUYLpDc

#Digital #physics #mathematics #Lineair #Algebra #chemistry #Analog #Signal #Audio #Vinyl #PA #Studio #Sound #Noise #Ratio #effects #faders #Yamaha #Behringer #Mackie #Focusrite #Nyquist