Getting Started; Powering On Your Scarlett; Easy Start; Windows - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Gen User Manual

Getting Started

Powering On your Scarlett

To power on your Scarlett 2i2, connect a USB cable from your computer to the USB port on the
back panel.
For a few seconds, the Scarlett goes through its start-up procedure, then the
green.
Important
If your Scarlett powers on but isn't recognised by your computer, the
lights white. If this happens:
• Make sure you have installed Focusrite Control 2 on your computer
• Check your Scarlett's USB cable is connected to the correct port (USB) on the
back of the Scarlett.
• Test a different USB port on your computer.
• Test a different USB cable.
If the USB icon flashes red, your Scarlett is not getting enough power.
To power on your Scarlett 2i2 without a computer, see

Easy Start

Easy Start gives you a step-by-step guide to setting up your Scarlett and creates personalised
tutorials based on how you plan to use your Scarlett. This online tool also guides you through
your Scarlett's registration process and accessing the software bundle.
On both Windows and Mac computers, when you connect your Scarlett to your computer, it first
appears as a Mass Storage Device, like a USB drive. Open the drive and double click 'Click Here To
Get Started.url'. Click 'Get Started' to open Easy Start in your web browser.
After you've opened Easy Start, please follow the step-by-step guide, to install and use your
Scarlett.
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Windows

After you connect your Scarlett 2i2 to your computer, a device appears in File Explorer called
Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, this allows you to access Easy Start.
To access Easy Start:
1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen (D:). The letter may be different.
3. Double-click Click Here to Get Started. This redirects you to the Focusrite website,
where we recommend you register your device:
4. Click Get Started, and we'll take you through a step-by-step setup guide based on how
you want to use your Scarlett.
During Easy Start, you'll install Focusrite Control 2 . After you install and open Focusrite Control
2, click 'Update Scarlett 2i2'. Do not disconnect your Scarlett while Focusrite Control 2 updates it.
After the Focusrite Control 2 update is complete, the Scarlett no longer appears as a Mass Storage
Device on your computer.
Your operating system should change the computer's default audio inputs and outputs to the
Scarlett.
To verify this, right-click the speaker icon on the Windows taskbar, and make sure Scarlett is your
Sound output.
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