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In order to get audio working? No. Focusrite USB interfaces are
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“plug-and-play” — they are USB Audio Class Compliant, meaning they
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work out-of-the-box with the standard ALSA USB audio driver[^1].
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work out-of-the-box with the standard ALSA USB audio driver (to get
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full functionality on Scarlett 3rd/4th Gen interfaces, first
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deactivate MSD mode by holding down the 48V button while powering it
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on).
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[^1]: To get full functionality on Scarlett 3rd/4th Gen interfaces,
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first deactivate MSD mode for by holding down the 48V button while
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powering it on (MSD is the virtual disk on the Scarlett that has a
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link to the Focusrite product registration page; until you turn that
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off not all features will be available).
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## MSD Mode?
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## What is the purpose of the driver then?
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“MSD Mode” is the “Mass Storage Device Mode” that the Scarlett 3rd and
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4th Gen interfaces ship in.
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If MSD Mode is enabled, you need to disable it and restart your
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interface to get access to its full functionality.
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When you plug the interface in, there'll be a tiny read-only virtual
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disk that has a link to the Focusrite product registration page; until
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you turn off MSD Mode not all features of the interface will be
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available.
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You can turn off MSD Mode by holding down the 48V button while
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powering on the interface, or by clicking the button in
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`alsa-scarlett-gui`.
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## What is the purpose of the driver if it's not needed for audio?
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This driver is for users who want more control over their interface.
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It allows for detailed manipulation of internal audio routing and
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settings specific to Scarlett devices, beyond the basic audio I/O
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functionality. Also, being able to monitor the audio levels seen by
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interface is really useful.
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settings specific to Scarlett and Clarett devices, beyond the basic
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audio I/O functionality. Also, being able to monitor the audio levels
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seen by the interface is really useful.
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## What interfaces are supported?
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