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Midi Functionality
Customers are generally positive about the MIDI functionality of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen USB Audio Interface. Some users have noted that it has filled a gap in their setup by providing MIDI capabilities, while others have mentioned the ability to chain MIDI and use patch bays for audio routing. However, some customers have pointed out that the interface comes with certain limitations, such as disabled higher sample rates and MIDI functionality being locked in "easy mode".
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Sound Quality
Customers have mixed opinions on the sound quality of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 interface, but generally positive. While some users praise its high-fidelity and studio quality recording capabilities, others highlight its excellent feature for multidirectional sound in gaming.
Software Compatibility
Customers have mixed feelings about the software compatibility of this Focusrite Scarlett audio interface. While some found the free plugins to be well-made and easy to use, others encountered difficulties setting up the device and using the software on older laptops. Some customers reported unhelpful tech support and opted to return the product due to these issues.

Highlights
Quality
The free plugins are well made and easy to use.
It’s definitely a great product for audio production and i will definitely purchase another with more functionality
Sound quality is not the same as the apogee quartet, even just playing songs off the web i notice the quartet is less noisy and... Read More
If you don't hear your headphones, reinstall the drivers, restart, and make sure you click the follow up prompt when you login to finish.
Price
Might not be able to keep it under 500 bucks that way.
But for working up our personal masterpieces , 8 channels for 600$ is not bad :).
Not a big deal, but sometimes a person's interface is buried so you have to reach.
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- This product had a total of 2,769 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 17 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My line 6 ux2 was fun in its time but it was long past time for an upgrade
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It has 4 monitor outputs instead of the 2 i had
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This box is also capable of supernatural sampling rates up to 192 khz
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Has a metal case instead of plastic
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Setup could be accomplished by a 5 year old in about a half hour
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If you dont hear your headphones reinstall the drivers restart and make sure you click the follow up prompt when you login to finish
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Then everything is controlled in the focusrite control software
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The software just provides a graphic to show the levels
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