Update README and USAGE files with new Clarett info

Clarett+ 4Pre support is coming soon.
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Geoffrey D. Bennett
2023-09-20 03:52:11 +09:30
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The Focusrite Scarlett (and Clarett+) interfaces are class compliant
USB audio interfaces meaning that they work “out of the box” on Linux
as audio and MIDI interfaces (although on Gen 3 you need to disable
MSD mode first). However, the Gen 2 6i6+, Gen 3 4i4+, and Clarett+
interfaces have a bunch of proprietary functionality that required a
kernel driver to be written specifically for those devices.
MSD mode first). However, the Gen 2 6i6+, Gen 3 4i4+, Clarett USB, and
Clarett+ interfaces have a bunch of proprietary functionality that
required a kernel driver to be written specifically for those devices.
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, Clarett+ 8Pre in 6.1, and Clarett 8Pre USB
coming soon.
for the proprietary functionality was first added in:
- Gen 2: Linux 5.4
- Gen 3: Linux 5.14
- Clarett+ 8Pre: Linux 6.1
- Clarett 8Pre USB and Clarett+ 4Pre: coming soon
- Clarett 2Pre USB, Clarett+ 2Pre, and Clarett 4Pre USB: contact me
you have one of these
Unfortunately, actually using this functionality used to be quite an
awful experience. The existing applications like `alsamixer` and
@@ -26,8 +30,8 @@ awful experience. The existing applications like `alsamixer` and
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 USB/Clarett+
8Pre!) Control Panel!
Announcing the ALSA Scarlett Gen 2/3 (and Clarett USB/Clarett+!)
Control Panel!
![Demonstration](img/demo.gif)
@@ -81,7 +85,7 @@ along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
## Disclaimer Third Parties
Focusrite and Scarlett are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited in England, USA, and/or other
countries. Use of these trademarks does not imply any affiliation or
endorsement of this software.
Focusrite, Scarlett, and Clarett are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited in England, USA,
and/or other countries. Use of these trademarks does not imply any
affiliation or endorsement of this software.