Update README.md and USAGE.md with current driver information

Kernel 6.1 added Clarett+ 8Pre support.

Clarett 8Pre USB is supported now, works the same as Clarett+ 8Pre,
just has a different USB ID.
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# ALSA Scarlett Gen 2/3 Control Panel (`alsa-scarlett-gui`)
`alsa-scarlett-gui` is a Gtk4 GUI for the ALSA controls presented by
the Linux kernel Focusrite Scarlett Gen 2/3 Mixer Driver.
the Linux kernel Focusrite Scarlett Gen 2/3/Clarett USB/Clarett+ Mixer
Driver.
## About
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Linux kernel support (“ALSA Focusrite Scarlett Gen 2/3 Mixer Driver”)
for the proprietary functionality of Gen 2 devices was first added in
5.4, Gen 3 devices in 5.14, and Clarett+ 8Pre is coming in 6.1.
5.4, Gen 3 devices in 5.14, Clarett+ 8Pre in 6.1, and Clarett 8Pre USB
coming soon.
Unfortunately, actually using this functionality used to be quite an
awful experience. The existing applications like `alsamixer` and
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controls presented for the Gen 3 18i20. Even the smallest Gen 3 4i4
interface at last count had 84 ALSA controls.
Announcing the ALSA Scarlett Gen 2/3 (and Clarett+ 8Pre!) Control
Panel!
Announcing the ALSA Scarlett Gen 2/3 (and Clarett 8Pre USB/Clarett+
8Pre!) Control Panel!
![Demonstration](img/demo.gif)
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## License
Copyright 2022 Geoffrey D. Bennett
Copyright 2022-2023 Geoffrey D. Bennett
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by