I’m adding two mono tracks so that the inputs to the audio interface will be recorded separately. You can usually find this option under ‘Track’ or ‘Add’ in the menu bar. The next step is to create two tracks in your DAW. Create Tracks in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
You want to set the audio hardware for the DAW to the audio interface you’re using. In some software, ‘Preferences’ can be found in the ‘Edit’ drop down menu. In Reaper, I choose ‘Options’ in the top menu bar and then ‘Preferences’. I’m going to show you in Reaper, but it’s probably a similar process no matter which software you’re using. This process is very similar in most DAWs. You may need to additionally select the audio interface as the input and output device of the software on your computer called a digital audio workstation, or DAW. Select Audio Interface as Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audio Device Select your interface as the audio output device. This will allow you to control which speakers are used for audio from web browsers or music applications.
For mac users, search “Sound” in System Preferences. If you want all of the programs on your computer to play audio out through the interface, select the speaker symbol in the corner of your screen. Select Audio Interface as Operating System Audio Device
Now that the audio interface has been connected to your computer and your drivers are up-to-date, it’s time to select the audio interface as the input and output device for your system so that audio will play out of the interface rather than your computer speakers. Step 2 – Configure Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with Audio Interface If you’re using a new interface or picking up an old interface for the first time in a long time, it’s worth a quick search to see if there are any updates to the current driver on your computer. However, some interfaces will require the most up-to-date driver to work properly with your computer. The Focusrite Control app is the only download available for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. The first result is a link to the manufacturer’s ‘Downloads’ page that lets me easily search for software related to my interface. In this case, I’ll search “Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 drivers”. You can find this easily with a quick search. You may need to download the most up-to-date driver for your interface. Download Latest Audio Interface Driver Software The first step is to connect the interface to your computer using the included cable. When you open the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, you find the interface itself and the USB cable for connecting it to your computer. Unbox & Connect Audio Interface to Computer
The first step is to unbox your audio interface, connect it to your computer, and install the latest drivers. Step 1 – Connect Audio Interface to Computer & Install Drivers