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Focusrite Control Loopback - Step-by-Step Setup Guide

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Control all your Application Audio, Microphones, Instruments and more Individually for recording, streaming, and even video calls using Loopback on your Scarlett 3rd gen audio interface.
This is the third video in my Focusrite Control series.
Create custom mixes for you audience whether you are a game streamer, performing music live, or doing an audition or presentation on a video conferencing platform.
Loopback will take your computer audio to the next level.
*** Note that the integrated loopback functions in Focusrite Control are only available on Scarlett 4i4, 8i6, 18i8, and 18i20 3rd gen as well as Clarett Thunderbolt interfaces only. (Clarett USB and Clarett Plus series do no have integrated loopback through Focusrite Control). The Scarlett 8i6 1st gen also supports loopback, however it is configured using Scarlett Mix Control instead of Focusrite Control.
** I will have another video coming soon that explains how to create loopback on interfaces not supporting loopback directly within Focusrite Control.
Interface used in this guide:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20: amzn.to/3K3BPfO
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction - What is Loopback?
00:53 What is Loopback Used For?
01:21 How to Make Audio Channels Available on Windows
01:55 Loopback Modes in Focusrite Control
03:29 The Loopback Custom Mix
04:05 Using Loopback for Separate Live Stream Mixes
05:51 Configure Zoom to use a Custom Loopback Mix
07:15 Using Loopback for a Live Concert with Microphones and Instruments
08:19 Setup DAW Outputs in a Loopback Mix
08:39 How to Approach the Concept of Loopback
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@askdrtk 2 года назад

This is the 3rd video in my Focusrite Control series. Loopback is the audio mixer that allows you to create custom mixes for apps that only work with one input (think StreamYard or video conferencing) + it gives you an additional mix for apps that do (think OBS). Built-in lookback in FC works with Scarlett 4i4, 8i6, 18i8, and 18i20 3rd gen and the original Clarett Thunderbolt interfaces. If you have another interface (Focusrite and others), I will have another tutorial coming soon to show you how to get loopback when it isn't built-in. Thanks for checking out loopback vid and let me know in the comments if there is another tutorial you'd like to see! Cheers!

@ChickenPermissionOG Год назад

Why would they get rid of it on their newer clarett usb

@askdrtk Год назад

Good question, having loopback built-in is very convenient. The workaround most use it to connect the SPDIF in and out together on the 4 and 8 pre (not available on the 2 pre) and to use that as a loopback which is fine as long as you don't need SPDIF for other gear...

@ChickenPermissionOG Год назад

@@askdrtk one more quick question how do you get sound back when switching from monitoring 1 and 2 to all. I can't figure out out how to get the sound back without factory resetting.

@askdrtk Год назад

I need some more info about your interface and what you have connected. Losing sound could be due to clocking. The reason I ask is that I also saw your question about not getting sound over SPDIF from your HDMI extractor. Most extractors will output at 48kHz, but if your interface clock is set to internal you may not get audio from a SPDIF input that cannot be clocked to your interface (most extractors do not have a SPDIF input for clock). You could try setting the clock source on your interface to SPDIF with a sample rate of 48kHz to see if you get audio.

@rnrdesigner572 4 месяца назад

First of all, great video! I am using a Focusrite 18i8 interface and have a question about recording two separate telephone lines (MicroSIP soft phone) into a DAW, and routing those lines so they can communicate with microphones plugged into Analog Inputs 1 & 2 (those mics are routed via outputs 3 & 4 to outboard compressors coming in as hardware inserts on Line Inputs 5 & 6). Analog 3 is my talkback mic input for communicating with people on Mics 1 & 2, but not the phone lines. Analog 4 input on the front panel is empty. The problem is I can hook one tel line, but since everything comes via Loopback 1 & 2, when I press record in a DAW, my microphones get recorded into tel line DAW channel. I'd like to have two mono phone line signals recorded into their own DAW channels (Tel 01 & Tel 02), as well as two microphones recorded into their own DAW channels (Mic 01 & Mic 02). I'd like each of the phones to hear both Mics 01 & 02 and also to be able to hear the other telephone speaker (Tel 01 hears Tel 02 + both Mic 01 & Mic 02 and Tel 02 hears Tel 01 + both Mic 01 & 02). Can I at least set up one phone line? Is it possible to set up two Mono Loopback channels and somehow loop each phone software into it's own channel and record it into DAW without getting the Mics from live room? Is this even possible with 18i8? This is the current I/O situation on my 18i8: Analog 01 - Mic 01 (Live Room) Analog 02 - Mic 02 (Live Room) Analog 03 - Talkback Mic (Control Room) Analog 04 - Empty Line Outputs 01-02 - Speakers Line Output 03 - Analog 01 going into outboard compressor and coming back via Line Input 05 Line Output 04 - Analog 02 going into outboard compressor and coming back via Line Input 06 Line Outputs 05-06 - headphone distribution from Live Room (headphones for people on Mic 01 & Mic 02) Line Outputs 07-08 - Empty The more I'm into this problem, the more confused I get, so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

@vegasplayer7387 14 дней назад

Wow! I’ve been using a Scarlett 18i20 Gen 2 for years-and Focusrite control has always been a huge ball of confusion for me. I basically set it once, and that’s it. You’re instructional videos have opened up a whole world of possibilities for me as far as rooting for different use cases, recording, podcasting, etc. This loopback video is great! It’s already solved a big puzzle I was having-can’t wait to try it out this weekend! Thank you!

@HotJoe Год назад

I knew that this was how the loopback was supposed to work! Up until now I was using a physical loop from my 9/10 outs to my 1/2 in for windows input. I even called focusrite 3 years ago asking if my physical loop is the best solution to which they told me it was the only way to do what I wanted with just a daw and the focusrite control. This opens up so many windows for what I can do now!

@HotJoe Год назад

The only step I was missing in figuring it out myself was the expose hidden channels part.. didn't even know about that. Now I can use all 8 of my inputs for actual input

@askdrtk Год назад

That’s great to hear! Loopback does open up many options…

@GeoffMorgan-iw6fn Год назад

Great tutorial! I have been vexed for quite some time trying to figure out how to stream my PC's "Stereo Mix" and had no idea what "Loopback" was until I accidentally discovered your video. This totally made my year. Thank you!!!

@askdrtk Год назад

Thanks, I'm glad I could help out!

@9gaggertons476 Год назад

I cant tell you how many tutorials and videos I watched before finding this one! I followed the tutorials on Focusrite's website to set up loopback no success. I downloaded voicemeeter and followed all those steps and no success. I watched this video and saw i needed to reveal my inputs, which required me to reinstall Focusrite Control. And I finally was able to accomplish getting multiple mics on my interface to go to Skype. Thank you so much!

@askdrtk Год назад

That’s great to hear, glad I could help out!

@mattharwoodjones 5 месяцев назад

i was RUNNING IN CIRCLES until i found this video. HUGE THANKS MAN!!!

@Marc42 4 месяца назад

ikr. "Loopback on" is an odd default...

@limpet9 8 месяцев назад

I can`t believe I bought the Clarett + 8Pre assuming it would have at least the same functionality as the cheaper 18i20. But no loopback feature. To say I am pissed off is a major understatement. I don`t want to be scrambling around the back of my rack swapping cables when I wanted a CD player permanently attached. Do I send it back and get the cheaper one? I`ve just realised, I checked out a manual on the web for the 8 Pre which did have loopback, so with the 8+, Focusrite decided to go backwards. Brilliant.

@Fleimari Год назад

My problem was that my teammates could not hear my mic in-game, but in discord it works fine. Finally figured that when I had in-game mic set to input 7+8, it was trying to capture the other channel. Loop-back feature was the fix to that! But that would have been solved much earlier if I would have noticed this video beforehand. Really recommend to add more keywords for search! Great video! Thanks for easy to follow examples!

@askdrtk Год назад

Glad you have things sorted out! Thanks for the suggestion on keywords…

@hionhifi2 Год назад

Hey man, great video. I watched 3 of your video and they are very well done. The information detailed but with clear explanations. Keep up the good work.

@askdrtk Год назад

Much appreciated! I am glad to help out!

@Smedis Месяц назад

Excellent video!

@goobstersroom 20 дней назад

Great video thank you very much!!

@BabaGhanoushMusic 3 месяца назад

This was the guide I was looking for. Specifically i wanted to have my Mic hooked up into input 3, however with all the default settings, OBS studio couldn’t pick up this input, by default it only picks up inputs 1 & 2. Right in the beginning, you mention that you can enable the other channels for Windows OS and that was it. Thanks so much for the help!

@momotiva 4 месяца назад

Thank you So much 😊 never even crossed My mind to utilize F.C.

@lisarice9302 3 месяца назад

Great tutorial, but I'm not sure if I totally understand. What I'm trying to do is take my 12 drum mic inputs through my DAW (cakewalk)then into OBS. That way I can set my VST's instead of having just a raw signal.

@mikebush3834 Год назад

Just so you know, THIS was the video that fixed my audio... I just got a new laptop and a focusrite scarlett 18i8. For the past 2 weeks I've had horrible static coming from my interface. All I had to do was turn off the loopback and it fixed it

@askdrtk Год назад

That’s great to hear! I’m glad you have things working. If you ever need loopback, you may be able to use it if you increase the buffer size in Focusrite Control or by increasing the priority of audio processes (including IO priority) as I demonstrated in my “7 crucial tips and 4 more tips performance” videos. Cheers!

@mikebush3834 Год назад

@@askdrtk yea, I'll definitely check it out after rewatching this... so now I need the loopback function to route my audio in ableton out to my tube compressor and eqs. That's the main reason why I got an 18i8. Thanks for responding 😊

@v0vee 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for this explanatio, very much apriciated! 👌🏻

@askdrtk 10 месяцев назад

Glad I could help out!

@21jajego1 6 месяцев назад

so my Clarett 2Pre USB dont have loopback but cheap scarllet have? Great, pure logic

@bulletfastspeed 2 месяца назад

🐐🐐🐐 Thank you sir

@Revned Год назад

Holy shit thank you so much! I can now loop back my FL Studio output to record in OBS for videos!!

@askdrtk Год назад

That's the idea...enjoy!!! Glad to help out!

@djphinesse Год назад

That's all I want to do! I wish I would have known this earlier and I would have got this interface instead of the 2i2 :(

@sfn4702 Месяц назад

Would I use the loop back for mixing? ie: Taking recorded tracks out of Logic through a 4i4 in order to send them through an outboard compressor? Thank you for the video. All of your videos are very informative.

@k2icc 3 месяца назад

Update one for the 4i4 Gen 4. Thanks.

@nikolakatanic 27 дней назад

Hey, first of all thanks for a great video. I'm using MOTU M2 and I also have a looback option there, but whenever I record something on my PC directly to Ableton, the volume level is pretty lower then what I'm hearing when playing. Why is this happening, how to gain input level without loosing the audio quality though?

@aarontsika1519 4 месяца назад

I think this will work...for whatever reason, Riverside was not picking up all 4 of my mics with the Focusrite 18i8 3rd edition as it was just a few weeks ago. Will this allow my to use all the mics now if I switch to loopback? Will Riverside even support loopback? I really don’t mind not having separate recordings, will loopback allow for separation of the audio? Thanks for any clarity...I am new to podcasting and looking for simple solutions

@Aceguy2001 3 месяца назад

I guess whenever you add an output to the loop back you are using the output limit of the device. (Number of outputs)

@proddreamatnight 4 месяца назад

How do you change the output in Ableton to go from Focusrite ASIO to the virtual output?

@bsmntbrs777BPH 5 месяцев назад

Not sure if this was answered yet. I want to record my live DAW audio along with my live video into OBS. Can I achieve this using the loop back on my 18i20? Do I just send my studio monitors which monitor my mix from Cubase to loop back and into OBS?

@flugfloh6281 4 месяца назад

Hi and thanks for this really informative video! I have one question though, if I would have people e.g. in Zoom talking into the "Speakers" output to the interface, wouldnt that loop back immediately into the call, creating an echo? Could I make a mix where certain channels from PC are not mixed into the custom mix of the loopback?

@askdrtk 4 месяца назад

Zoom participant's audio will loop back into the call if you have the audio input on Zoom set to loopback. That said, you can create a custom mix in FC for the Loopback and assign audio output from Zoom to an output other than your main output 1-2. This could be done with virtual IO or on an interface such as an 18i20 where headphone output can be sent from outputs (7-8 or 9-10) rather than mirroring 1-2.

@flugfloh6281 3 месяца назад

@@askdrtk Thx it worked! I am sending audio from Zoom to 3+4 now, and have 3+4 muted in the loopback mix, but audible on main mix. The windows default 1+2 can even be used for show music :)

@andresrambles4509 Год назад

Dude you are amazing.

@askdrtk Год назад

Much appreciated, I'm glad to help out!

@azlakki 8 месяцев назад

Can Scarlett's loopback do this: I want to record a guitar with a stand alone app to a DAW?

@alexbreugelmans8448 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the wonderful videos. I am still a bit confused in this one, since I do not find different settings in Windows Volumemixer per channel except the "default" and "focusrite usb" option. Do you know how I can get the other channels in the dropdown-menu? Greetings, Alex

@alexbreugelmans8448 4 месяца назад

Got it, they were disabled in Windows Sound System.

@anthonyman8008 3 месяца назад

when I enabled everything i could no longer hear you

@DarkS0nicShad0w 7 месяцев назад

Great videos indeed. New sub here. Quick Question: I am coming from Presonus Studio 1824 and we had Mix 1/2, Mix 3/4, etc that each corresponded with Windows outputs. I had Dry mixes and Wet mixes (that went out to outboard gear). Selecting the Windows Output would choose the different mixes. Does the Focusrite 18i20 and Focusrite control provide different mixes that correspond to Windows outputs?

@JohnMatthewVO 10 месяцев назад

Assuming I upgrade to the 2i2 4th gen, will I then be able to capture the playback output from Sound Forge in OBS using loopback? Thanks!

@djphinesse Год назад

I see that your mic is running thru the virtual cable software. Why are you still using that if the 4i4 has loopback?

@duckkrusades4264 10 месяцев назад

Any idea how to run a mic from steelseries sonar software, into the loopback? I'm trying to get my guitar and mic to work in unison for discord, and can't quite seem to figure it out. I've set the input source in windows to the steel series mic audio source, and the output to my playbacks for loop, but it won't pick up audio in the focusrite software :P I'm stumped

@Dougie33 Год назад

loopback icon doesnt show up for me on my focusrite interface like it does on yours any tips

@askdrtk Год назад

I'm not sure which interface you are using, some do not support loopback (list of supported interfaces in the description). Let me know if you interface is on the supported list and I will try to assist further if loopback is not showing up.

@joannehorrex7548 10 месяцев назад

Does this only work on 3rd gen? I have 2nd gen but there is no loopback option?

@poeticgeenetikstv4672 8 месяцев назад

Hello DRTK! Question. I like to use my 4i4 as an interface for my MPC. How can I save or use these settings in Standalone.

@jesus4pincho 2 года назад

Thanks!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

All good! I am glad to help out!

@rafaelunplugged 5 месяцев назад

Is there a way to assign apps on Mac to different outputs like this? 😂😅

@askdrtk 4 месяца назад

On Mac I use Ground Control Caster by Ginger Audio. It is a paid option, but I have found it works with no headaches and provides a lot of flexibility... Another option would be BlackHole which is also very popular and is available with a small donation. Hope this helps out...Cheers!

@secondchancestudio2303 Месяц назад

Hey mate, is this tho same process for 4th Gen 4i4? Or is it done differently? Thanks in advance. I really want to start doing tutorials & teaching videos on RU-vid. So I want to capture my internal audio, screen & switch between apps on my laptop. I am a mac user by the way. Have you done any videos on how to setup all of that?

@askdrtk Месяц назад

Mac OS natively supports only two channel audio for more applications. DAWs work differently as support multiple channels. SO if you are wanting to use something like OBS Studio to record your videos, you will not have access to the loopback channels (5 and 6) from your Scarlett. The workaround is to use an app such as BlackHole from Existential Audio. It will create a virtual audio device and allow you to map channels 5-6 from your 4i4 to the virtual device. You can then use that virtual device as an audio source in OBS (and other applications). I haven't done a video on this yet as I am waiting to get a new Scarlett in for review. I hope this helps out, Cheers!

@secondchancestudio2303 Месяц назад

@@askdrtk I hear you 🙏🏻 I do have the loop back software from rogue ameba as well. I could use that with OBS. I use Logic Pro X as a DAW. Thanks so much man for getting back to me.

@nicknash2008 Год назад

I also use an 18i20. Why didn't you also enable the SPDIF when enabling all of the channels?

@askdrtk Год назад

No particular reason, but for me the gear I have connected through SPDIF is not something I include in loopback for my purposes (and I can't show every combination or the video would go on too long...) You certainly can add SPDIF to the loopback output and in the end, the custom mix setup comes down to the gear you have connected and what combination of hardware and computer output channels you want to include in the loopback output.

@InaktiverUser 11 месяцев назад

Can i Loopback the Sound to discord? So my Friends can Hear Sound in my daw wirhout latency?

@askdrtk 11 месяцев назад

Yes, you would create the mix of sources (DAW, Microphone, and any virtual sources you may have setup for other apps) in Focusrite Control and then set the input (microphone) source for Discord to the Loopback "input."

@djphinesse Год назад

Great tutorial. Thanks for the info. My only question is why you still have Virtual cable still on your computer if you use loopback for the interface? I just deleted all of those since I'm getting my 4i4 this week. Do you still need that stuff?

@askdrtk Год назад

I use virtual cable for a couple of specific use-cases. When I’m recording these videos, I use it to send the monitor output from OBS studio where I don’t want to monitor audio through the desktop or I don’t want to cause a potential ASIO conflict with other applications. The other application is when I need to use OBS as a source for Zoom calls. I could also do this with NDI, but I have found the virtual cable gets the job done and has been reliable in my applications. Great question, thanks for asking!

@djphinesse Год назад

@@askdrtk So did I waste money upgrading my interface? I just want to record videos into OBS with my DAW. It sucks right now because of all the virtual cable applications i had to install just to get it to work right.

@askdrtk Год назад

No, getting an interface with loopback was a good decision. To record your DAW into OBS, loopback is the ideal option in my experience as it will not cause any issues with ASIO in your DAW and is widely compatible with many other applications in case you want to use something other than OBS. I recommend a virtual cable or NDI for output from OBS into other applications, for your use case (bringing audio into OBS from an ASIO based application), loopback is the best option.

@hunghoangmusic 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this video, I just have a dumb question, just to clarify: If I set the main output 1-2 for both D.A.W. and for computer, that means anything playing from the computer such as RU-vid videos, Spotify,... will be combined with the D.A.W. output in the Loopback, which means I can only control the live inputs of whatever I plug into the interface and the output 1-2 for both D.A.W. and computer sound (RU-vid, Spotify,...). Is that right? Thanks again!

@askdrtk 11 месяцев назад

Glad to help out! Generally yes, by default DAW playback 1-2 will be combined with Windows audio. It doesn't have to be that way. If you want to separate Windows audio you can use the Expose / Hide Windows Channels option from the Focusrite icon, select other output channels (3-4, 5-6, etc), and then set those channels for playback in Windows. That way you can choose whether to loopback DAW playback or Windows Audio. To hear Windows audio through your monitors or headphones you will need to include the new "DAW Playback" channels in the outputs on Focusrite Control.

@hunghoangmusic 11 месяцев назад

@@askdrtk Thank you! I use Mac but I think that is also possible on Mac system, I just wanted to clarify that as I might get the new 2i2 4th gen (it has loopback), thank you again!

@corporatehippy 2 года назад

Thanks.. I *think* I understand. Would this be the best way to play my electric bass along with an MP4 file or a RU-vid video and listen in real time to the combo on headphones? That's all I want to do. I'm not interested in recording, thought it would be great if I could also process the bass sound via software on the computer rather than use pedals. Is there a simpler approach to achieving this? Normally I play the audio files through speakers and play along, but my current living situation won't allow external sound. Thanks in advance!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Glad to help out! If you are not planning to record, you can create the same mix in Focusrite Control for the output going to your headphones (which output depends on which interface you have). If you are not worried about using plugins with your bass, this is all you need to do. To use plugins for your bass, you would add the input from your bass to a track in your DAW, add the plugins to that tract, and then select an output for the DAW track to add to the mix you have created in Focusrite Control. The issue with using plugins in you DAW is latency. There will be a delay in hearing your bass when monitoring through the DAW. To minimize this, you would set the buffer size lower (and possibly the sample size higher) on your interface, but not so low as to cause a crackling sound. How low the buffer can go will depend on your computer's ability to handle the processing. You generally need to experiment a bit to find out how low you can set the buffer and determine if latency is low enough for you to use it for playing live. Hope this helps out!

@corporatehippy 2 года назад

@@askdrtk Fantastic. Many thanks for the quick reply!

@RodBettencourt Год назад

I use a 18i20 on a MacMini. How can I do the procedure about Expose / Hide Windows Channels on a Mac? Im not being able to select the Loopback on the Zoom app or any other apps.

@askdrtk Год назад

Mac works differently in that it assumes you only want inputs 1/2 on apps like Zoom regardless of the number of inputs available from your interface. Loopback inputs (9/10) will be available in your DAW only. There are a few workarounds. You can create a new aggregate device to include the 18i20's loopback inputs. The new aggregate device will be visible to apps such as Zoom. You can also use software such as Loopback which provides additional routing flexibility. Hope this helps out.

@RodBettencourt Год назад

@@askdrtk Thank you! I'm gonna try that!

@RodBettencourt Год назад

@@askdrtk The new aggregate device to include the 18i20's loopback inputs works fine for zoom and Google Meet. Now I'm trying to do the same thing to streaming all of my 18i20 through OBS Studio. I just can't figure out. Nothing works. :(

@askdrtk Год назад

Mac OS treats OBS like a regular music / video app and only allows two channels for input. OBS doesn't see the extra options that are available in a DAW. OBS could be written in the same way as a DAW but so far it hasn't happened on Mac. For stream audio with multiple channels on OBS Mac you need to use another app to manage the audio. Two of the most popular are Loopback by Rogue Amoeba rogueamoeba.com/loopback/ and GroundControl Caster by GInger Audio gingeraudio.com/groundcontrol-caster/ - unfortunately both are paid applications but they work very well in my experience. A free option (they accept donations) to capture desktop audio only is BlackHole by Existential Audio existential.audio/blackhole/ which also works well if you don't need to separate audio by individual app (capture all desktop audio). I hope this helps out.

@onairapps1 Год назад

Thanks for the HIGH VALUE tutorials. I have the Focusrite Clarett++ 4Pre. I currently use it to get audio from my mixer into my streaming computer. I have a requirement to send audio from the computer back to the mixer so it can be played in the sanctuary. The problem is it creates feedback and double audio. How do i break the feedback loop? I do not see a loop back option in my control software. Thanks!

@askdrtk Год назад

Thanks, I'm glad to help out! The Clarett+ 4Pre does not have a built-in loopback feature, however this is mainly used to send computer audio back into the computer. To send computer audio back to your mixer without the original audio being sent from the mixer, you will need to create a separate monitor output from the computer that does not include the original mixer input source and then send it over separate outputs on the Clarett (line 3-4) to go back into the mixer (how this is done depends on which application you are using on the streaming computer). Then on the mixer, ensure the separate audio from the Clarett lines 3-4 is not mixed back into the mix being sent to the computer (setup varies depending on the mixer, but the mixer needs to support at least 2 channels of separate monitor mix for you to play in the sanctuary). This will eliminate the feedback loop and allow you to mix audio on the computer and play computer added audio with original audio from the mixer in the sanctuary.

@JohnDinnen Год назад

@@askdrtk Cool, so basically not having a loopback is not a show stopper if I were to get a Clarett+ 4Pre? I assumed the 2i2 had it and its at the lower end of their product spectrum.. I really only want to re-amp using the spdif and my Kemper, I don't think i would need a loopback for that... Thank you for your tutorials, the help people like me starting out a lot!

@askdrtk Год назад

Glad to help out wherever I can!

@julianmanjarres1998 Год назад

how do i loopback my daw audio only?

@askdrtk Год назад

It depends a bit on which DAW, but generally you would setup the output channels on your master bus to be different from the channels other applications on your computer are using (usually anything except 1/2) and then setup the mixer in Focusrite Control to have whichever output channels you setup in your DAW to be the only ones output to the loopback. To be able to monitor your DAW audio, you will also need to route the new DAW output channels to your monitors/headphones in the Focusrite Control mixer.

@teckno_senpai Год назад

can you send the loopback audio back out via output 3/4 of Scarlett to an external gear like MPC for resampling? I'm trying to find out if Scarlett 4i4 can let me send computer audio out to a hardware device

@askdrtk Год назад

Yes, but you wouldn't need to use the built-in loopback channels. In Focusrite Control, select outputs 3/4 and add computer audio (Software DAW Playback channels 1/2) in the mixer section. Then connect the inputs from your outboard gear to outputs 3/4 on the Scarlett and then your outboard's outputs to inputs 3/4 on the Scarlett. You will now be able to process your computer audio through your outboard gear and then record or stream it back on your computer through inputs 3/4. Hope this helps out!

@teckno_senpai Год назад

@@askdrtk thanks so much for the confirmation! My 4i4 arrives in a few days as I’m upgrading my singer song writer setup, and I was starting to go crazy in my head trying to visualize my signal flow 😅 your prompt informative response is greatly appreciated

@jvicdalife Год назад

how do i set up hardware?

@gregblack2990 Год назад

Great tutorial, my interface is a Focusrite4i4 and it comes with the basic DAW Ableton Live 11lite. Cannot get the DAW to see the loopback audio, the Focusrite control has audio coming through Loopback when playing RU-vid. Using Windows 10 and ticked loopback box etc. I'm sure it will be something simple🤷‍♂🤷‍♂Would you have any ideas?

@askdrtk Год назад

Thanks! Loopback should show up as ASIO inputs 5 and 6 in Ableton as long as you are using a sample rate of 96kHz or less (loopback is not available at 192kHz). If inputs 5 and 6 are not available, I would go into preferences -> audio and click hardware setup. Check if 5 and 6 are enabled. Let me know if this solves the issue. If not, I will try to assist further.

@gregblack2990 Год назад

This has worked, thanks for your help👍👍

@askdrtk Год назад

Great to hear, glad I could help out!

@francescozoppis2330 Год назад

Hi! I own a Claret+ 8 pre and i can't see the loopback box in the Focusrite control, any solution?

@askdrtk Год назад

Clarett and Clarett+ (I really like my +8pre - great preamps/converters) do not have built in loopback, but you can setup your +8pre to perform loopback by connecting a cable from its SPDIF output to its SPDIF input. You then assign your application(s) to SPDIF output and record back into your computer from the SPDIF input. This will perform the same function as the integrated loopback on the Scarletts with no loss in quality as nothing is going through conversion. Only downside of course is that your SPDIF IO is now tied up. I will have a video on this up soon, but hopefully this will help you get going.

@francescozoppis2330 Год назад

@@askdrtk Thank you!!

@fadliefhadillah1262 Год назад

hi sir, i want to ask something.. i have focusrite clarett 8pre usb 1 year ago.. i want to use loopback but there is no loopback feature in focusrite control app.. Help me.. i want to use loopback for printing audio😢

@askdrtk Год назад

Hi, sorry for the delayed response. Clarett interfaces do not have a dedicated loopback channel, however the workaround is to connect a cable between the SPDIF Out and In. Then go into Focusrite Control, set SPDIF out to be you DAW output 1-2 and then use the SPDIF input (inputs 9-10) as your loopback for printing. I hope this helps out!

@fadliefhadillah1262 Год назад

@@askdrtk I've never done loopback before... and this is the time I want to use loopback on my soundcard... can you make me a video tutorial using spdif and focusrite control settings? 😥

@askdrtk Год назад

I will look into making a video about this.

@fadliefhadillah1262 Год назад

@@askdrtk pleeaseeee dude 🥲

@benemor 10 месяцев назад

@@askdrtk Reading your video description, I saw that you said "I will have another video coming soon that explains how to create loopback on interfaces not supporting loopback directly within Focusrite Control." I think I fall into the same category as I have a 1st gen Scarlett interface. A video would be much appreciated!

@poeticgeenetikstv4672 8 месяцев назад

If you are using Virtual Banana your not just using Focusrite loop playback

@GoKaioken Год назад

Is there a way for me to listen to myself via direct monitoring as well as another source, for example a music player. But have my friend on discord hear ONLY me even though I have the music player also connected to focusrite?

@askdrtk Год назад

Yes. Open Focusrite Control and select the output that you are using for your headphones (direct monitoring). Then select Custom Mix and add the inputs you are using for your microphone and music player (you can adjust the levels using the faders on screen to balance the mic and music). In Discord, select the input you are using for your microphone by going into Settings > App Settings > Voice & Video.. You will now hear your microphone and music through direct monitoring and you friend will hear only your microphone. Hope this helps out!

@GoKaioken Год назад

@@askdrtk thank you so much!

@GoKaioken Год назад

@@askdrtk sorry I seem to be having some trouble still. I have my mic on track 1 hardware input. My music on track 2 hardware input. And I have my mic and music turned up to normal volumes on line outputs 3-4 which include my headphones (direct monitoring). However on monitor outputs 1-2 (which I assume is what discord and other apps are looking for as far as microphone) even though I have channel 2 turned all the way down here, I still hear my music when I test a recording. Also to test if something just wasn’t communicating correctly, I muted everything on the focusrite control app and discord was still picking up the music player.

@askdrtk Год назад

The output settings for line/monitor outputs in Focusrite Control do not change the inputs on your Computer, they are only for headphones/monitors. The issue you are likely having the with Discord using inputs 1 and 2 as a stereo audio input. To work around this, open Focusrite Control and select the Loopback Output. Select Custom Mix, set the output to Mono, and then add Input 1 for your microphone. Then either remove DAW Playback 1-2 of turn down its fader. Close Focusrite Control and open Discord. In Discord go into Settings>App Settings>Voice & Video. Choose Loopback... as the Input Device. You should now hear only your microphone in Discord.

@GoKaioken Год назад

@@askdrtk I appreciate the detailed work around, however, the focusrite control software seems to malfunction and does not communicate properly with Discord. Closing the app and re-opening it seems to correct the issue, but I don’t want to have to rely on software working correctly to route my audio the way that I want to. For anyone else that might see this and want to know what I ended up doing, I bought a second 2i2 and connected both of them to the Mac. Then I connected my xlr to both with a splitter and then the music source to only the 2nd 2i2. Then within the audio settings selected the first 2i2 as the input and selected the second 2i2 as the output. The best solution would be to have a physical mixer/audio interface with multiple output options. Essentially two separate interfaces built into one but without the need for software rerouting like focusrite control or loop back. Thank you again for your help!

@Rechurching Год назад

Can I loopback with a 2i2?

@askdrtk Год назад

Unfortunately built-in loopback is only available on the 4i4 and up. If you need loopback channels some software options include audio hijack on MAC, and on the PC voicemeeter, as well as the new steelseries sonar or elgato audio effects (neither requires their hardware) are a few options. I hope this helps out!

@djphinesse Год назад

Nope! I just bought a 4i4 this weekend!

@djphinesse Год назад

@@askdrtk In your opinion, does the 4i4 reduce latency oppose to using the software loopbacks? Have you gotten increased performance from say, using virtual cable software?

@askdrtk Год назад

Both loopback through the Scarletts and virtual cable software keep everything in the digital domain (the Scarlett loops the audio back as an input without passing it through its converters), so latency tends to be more of a function of your computer’s processor, pci bus, and USB controller efficiency. On my system, 5900X on a Gigabyte Vision D motherboard, I have measured both and found I do not have to add compensation between the two.

@BoReynolds 2 месяца назад

Buddy, are you HIREABLE for a Zoom call?

@MarioDerFahrer Год назад

The scarlett solo is a shame! An cheap Onboard (Motherboard) Soundcard can record Pc sounds, and an interface over 100€ cant ? That is really a shame! The worst buy since years for me. Cant use Traktor 3 with this, haha

@askdrtk Год назад

Loopback makes things alot easier. You can setup Steelseries Sonar (free) to create a loopback, but the Scarlett's hold their value pretty well so you may want to think about selling it on Reverb, etc and then upgrade to an interface with more IO and loopback when the time is right.

@da23ad Год назад

what a complicated explanation , dammit !

@pheargoth 5 месяцев назад

I've watched this 100 f***ing times and it still does nothing from Ableton live into OBS. wtf am I doing wrong? This is more of a pain in the ass than using Voicemeeter. Does this not work for ASIO?

@theStepFamm Год назад

hey, is there any possible way i can reach out to you privately ? i am willing to pay for your time. i cant go another year scratching my head over this. i understand the concept of loopback, but im starting to believe this isnt my fault - as ive followed your directions perfectly - and im still not receiving any audio within streamlabs i have a focusrite 18i8 and a condenser microphone. i use ableton every single day of my life - and it never, ever gives me an issue within that software. but for the life of me, i cannot get any audio to come into my streamlabs desktop . . . ive gone through this video maybe 50 times now. i did everything ya said to do, still to no avail. please help me man :-D

@askdrtk Год назад

Sorry to hear you're having issues getting that setup. I can help you out. You can contact me or setup a Zoom session through my website: askdrtk.com/contact/

@theStepFamm Год назад

@@askdrtk perfect! man this made my day. i will contact you there asap

@zandtussenjetenen Год назад

Hi there. First thanks for the vid! I couldnt get my ipad pro usb c. system sound into my garageband. I tried all kinds of pogs. Audiobus, AUM etc. But buying scarlett 4i4 fixed it all. Not exactly understand how it all works but at least i got my system sound on a seperate track within garageband. Next weeks i will practice some more. Keep UP the great vids! Excellent! Regards from Holland..

@MitchHaman Год назад

All I want to do is stream my guitar audio in Reaper with the effects on them from my Focusrite 4i4 to streamyard live stream. I can do this with the loop back function?

@askdrtk Год назад

Yes. Setup Reaper to use outputs 3-4 to monitor the track (mono) with your guitar input and effects. Then configure loopback in Focusrite Control to use Software Playback 3-4. You could also use a mono track with only one output (3 or 4) and configure loopback to play only Playback 3 or 4 but in mono, but the only advantage here would be if you wanted to connect a second guitar using a DI to one of the out inputs on your 4i4. You would do the same thing on another track for your microphone, using outputs 3-4 to monitor. The loopback audio will appear as channels 5-6 on you computer. If you don't see them and you are using a Windows PC, you will need to go into the "Expose/Hide Windows Channels" menu by right clicking on the Focusrite icon where you access Focusrite Control. Now you will have a separate microphone / guitar mix for streamyard on channels 5-6. Setup streamyard to use input from channels 5-6 and you are good to go. I hope this helps out!

@MitchHaman Год назад

@@askdrtk Thank you so much. One more question. Would this work on a mac the same way?

@askdrtk Год назад

Audio routing on Mac works a bit different, but there is a free solution. You can use an app called Audio Hijack from Rogue Amoeba. This app will create a virtual output that is a mix of your Reaper audio output with your microphone. You then use the virtual output with Streamyard. That's it, no need to worry about loopback or changing output settings within Reaper. Here is a link for Audio Hijack: rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/