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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen

Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen

Based on 47 comments across 2 communities
TL;DR
Clean, low-noise preamps, easy setup, and bundled software make it a well-liked entry interface, though a recurring intermittent 'robot/buzzing' USB glitch has pushed some owners to return it.

32% of 47 verified owners recommend the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen.

What 47 owners say
927 comments reviewed · scored on the 47 clearest verdicts
32%
Recommend
15 owners
6%
Neutral
3 owners
62%
Don't recommend
29 owners

8 owners report specific problemsin troubleshooting threads (setup, firmware, or hardware faults). These are capped in the score above so a problem-report thread can't dominate it — read them under the Doesn't recommend filter below.

Last 6 months:13% recommend(15 recent verdicts)↓ trending down 28pts vs older reviews
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What owners like
  • Clean, great-sounding audio that drives mics and headphones well · 8 · 17%
  • Simple plug-and-play setup · 3 · 6%
  • Generous bundled software licenses · 3 · 6%
What owners flag
  • Intermittent robotic/crackling glitch over USB · 3 · 6%

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Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I just recently purchased a focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen. Robotic sounds randomly, crackling etc that doesn't go away unless I unplug the USB and plug it back in.

Reddit▲ recommend

I recently bought a Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen). Super simple to set up, comes with a load of software (Ableton Live Lite) and plugins. But you basically plug it in and play.

Reddit— neutral

I actually just had the 4th gen Focusrite Scarlett solo. That one also had the “issue” of that one YouTube video my dad couldn’t get louder. But it also was able to run Spotify and other YouTube songs just fine.

Reddit— neutral

i had the 4th gen focusrite solo also and that is supported on linux unofficially and it sounded great aswell, i brought it back as i wanted the Scarlett 2i2 instead as i wanted to power the podmic which the solo doesnt have enough gain for it.

Reddit▲ recommend

I run these exact headphones through a focusrite scarlett solo 4th gen(!) with 300ohms impedance and they sound so fucking epic. Like you sit in a room with a perfect audio setup

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I ended up buying Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th gen, but it had an intermittent "robot effect" issue, which I count not resolve through support. I ended up buying PreSonus AudioBox GO, which works great and costs even less.

Reddit▲ recommend

i already got and installed the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen. Man!!! This thing is awesome - i didnt know it comes with like 20 software licenses for several uses included.

Reddit— neutral

By changing the cable, I was able to place it into the cable management tray without the distortion.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I recommend motu m2 after owning both that and the focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen

Reddit▲ recommend

Tenho 3 interfaces em casa; Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th gen, Behringer UMC22, M-Audio M-Track Duo. Dessas 3 a única que garanto que funciona perfeitamente é a Scarlett Solo.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

recently got a new focusrite (Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen). It was randomely glitching into a buzzing/robotic sound just like you said whenever I played league for some reason. I thought it was broken so I returned it, and got a new one. But the new one is doing the same thing.

Reddit▲ recommend

I went with the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th gen and did not regret it. It’s not as portable but it has much more capability and works with just a battery pack or wall power if you need that

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I'm experiencing issues with distorted audio, random no audio output, and a message that my microphone has stopped working on several occasions now since I started using this month.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I have been looking up solutions to this for months, basically daily, and am even in contact with focusrite support who are going nowhere.

Reddit▲ recommend

I came across this used, in good condition and with-original-box Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th gen at 80€, which I thought was a bargain so I jumped on the deal right away.

Reddit▲ recommend

I run with the focusrite scarlett solo 4th gen with the SM7b but also have to run a pre-amp like the triton audio fethead it works like a charm also one less cable to worry about while using that pre-amp..

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I think this happens to everyone which is sad. It clearly a widespread issue that focusrite refuses to acknowledge.

Reddit▲ recommend

It was the focusrite Scarlett solo 4th Gen I'm pretty sure, it was like $250 but that's not bad for the mic headphones and audio interface you get with it.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I've been dealing with this for the last 12 MONTHS now, and I've gone through hell with Focusrite support

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

whenever I plug my focusrite solo the all my usb keeps on disconnecting and connecting a lot of times

Reddit⚠ product link▲ recommend

I just bought a Scarlett Solo 4th Gen to replace all 3 of those, and it is great as well. Drives my XLR mic, my 250 Ohm headphones, and has the option for speakers as well. All controlled with one device connected with a USB-C cable to the PC.

Reddit▲ recommend

Sluchadla beyerdynamic dt 990 pro na zvukovke Focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen. Fantasticky cisty zvuk.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I gave up, same issues. Gonna smash the hell out of this thing as soon as i get another interface

Reddit▲ recommend

It's a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen. I have all my mic, speakers, and headphones all plugged into it. It's awesome and allows me to switch from speakers to headphones with only a couple of dials when I have to make or take a call. No settings adjustments are necessary.

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