Loopback Inputs - Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 User Manual

Once the Scarlett 4i4 is set as the preferred Audio Device* in your DAW, Inputs 1 to 4 and Outputs 1 to
4 will appear in your DAW's Audio I/O preferences. Depending on your DAW, you may need to enable
certain inputs or outputs before use. The two examples below show Inputs 1 & 2 and Outputs 1 & 2
enabled in the Ableton Lite Audio Preferences.
* Typical name. Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs.

Loopback Inputs

You will notice that two additional inputs - "Inputs 5 & 6" – will be listed on the Input Confi g page
of your DAW's I/O Preferences. These are virtual "loopback" inputs within software, not additional
physical inputs. They can be used to record DAW tracks from sources within your computer, e.g.,
Loopback 1-2
from a web browser. Focusrite Control incudes a mix tab, where you can choose
which inputs to record.
Full details of how to use the loopback inputs can be found in the Focusrite Control User Guide.
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