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