From 97c803b2b0b36e34182d3055c27e17c1a3087c84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Geoffrey D. Bennett" Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:31:11 +1030 Subject: [PATCH] Add firmware info to the INSTALL.md Prerequisites section --- INSTALL.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/INSTALL.md b/INSTALL.md index 75ae30a..238a6b4 100644 --- a/INSTALL.md +++ b/INSTALL.md @@ -76,6 +76,18 @@ snd_usb_audio vid=0x1235 pid=0x8215 device_setup=1 to enable and report any issues to g@b4.vu ``` +### Firmware + +As of Linux 6.8, firmware updates of all the supported interfaces can +be done through Linux. This is mandatory for Scarlett 4th Gen and +Vocaster interfaces (unless you've already updated it using the +manufacturer's software), and optional for Scarlett 2nd and 3rd Gen, +Clarett USB, and Clarett+ interfaces. + +Download the firmware from +https://github.com/geoffreybennett/scarlett2-firmware and place in +`/usr/lib/firmware/scarlett2` or use the RPM/deb package. + ## Building and Running On Fedora, these packages need to be installed: