The Ultimate Scarlett

Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with converters taken directly from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. It features 18 inputs and 20 outputs — including eight mic preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock.

Capture everything

The 4^th Generation preamps offer an impressive 69dB of headroom, so you can capture the most dynamic performances with high-quality results from any microphone. Two Hi-Z instrument and eight line inputs provide enough connectivity to keep your outboard patched in. Powerful outputs ensure clean, ultra-low distortion playback; plus, two brand new custom-designed headphone amps to drive high-impedance headphones with ease.

Audio quality beyond its class

Completely redesigned audio circuitry now includes the same professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters as Focusrite’s RedNet range — the choice of multi-million dollar recording studios and broadcast facilities — and boasts an impressive 120dB of dynamic range to capture everything from a whisper to a jet engine.

Air: That big console sound

Re-engineered Air mode takes your sound’s unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding musical presence or rich harmonic drive to vocals and acoustic instruments; replicating the sound of driving a classic studio console.

Auto Gain: Work faster

Scarlett 18i20 has unique workflow tools that benefit engineers of all experience levels. With Auto Gain, in just a few seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you’re recording. Set usable levels for multiple microphones instantly, so you can get complex sessions up and running quickly.

Clip Safe: Never lose a take

As you record, Clip Safe checks your levels up to 96,000 times a second, automatically tweaking the gain to avoid clipping, so you avoid introducing any unwanted artifacts from hard limiting. Clip Safe means you’ll never lose a take; especially in high-pressure environments such as location recording and live shows.

Talkback and monitoring tools

The 18i20 features a built-in talkback mic, A/B speaker switching for instant referencing on different monitors, and eight channels of LED bar metering which can be assigned to inputs or outputs, as well as master output metering.

Control your mixes with desktop and mobile apps

The Focusrite Control 2 software takes care of setting up routing, levels, monitor mixes, and all other functions on 18i20. It’s fast and simple to operate; and in addition to the desktop application, the iOS and Android Focusrite Control 2 apps enables engineers and performers to adjust monitor mixes and mic pre gains — Scarlett’s preamps are remote controllable — away from the computer in the live room.

Avid® Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite

Pro Tools Intro+ provides essential audio and MIDI tools needed for any kind of music production, plus a curated selection of over 80 effects and instrument plugins.

This bundles comes with Focusrite HITMAKER Expansion

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, dramatic synths, and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware all in the box. Every new Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett+, and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried and tested studio tools from some of the biggest
names in the business. Whether you’re a guitarist, singer, songwriter, beatmaker, or aspiring producer, Hitmaker Expansion has been compiled to get you release ready results from your very first session. These are all the plugins you’ll need to write, record, mix and master your music with big studio sound.

Included Software

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC

Experience the legendary Focusrite Studio Console with a complete channel strip that includes EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate, and expander. The plugin recreates the iconic ISA 110 preamps that inspired Focusrite's renowned Air mode.

Celemony Melodyne Essential

Correct and edit vocals, instruments, drums, and other monophonic recordings using Melodyne's industry-leading pitch and timing technology. Easily adjust the pitch, timing, and duration of individual notes while maintaining a natural sound.

Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plugin Suite

These faithful recreations of the legendary Focusrite Red EQ and Compressor deliver the same professional sound that has been heard on countless hit records for more than three decades.

Klevgrand Korvpressor

Korvpressor is an adaptive compressor and limiter that brings clarity and balance to your mixes through a simple and intuitive interface, making compression quick and easy.

Klevgrand REAMP

REAMP is a spectral saturation processor that adds the warmth and character of vintage analog equipment. Seven different hardware models provide rich, tape-like tones that enhance your recordings.

LANDR Studio

Receive two months of LANDR Studio along with five free masters. LANDR Studio provides mastering tools, unlimited MP3 mastering, and music distribution to streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.

Native Instruments MASSIVE

MASSIVE is a legendary software synthesizer capable of producing huge basses, powerful leads, and modern electronic sounds. It also includes more than 1,300 production-ready presets.

Relab LX480 Essentials

Enjoy four premium reverb models based on the legendary hardware found at The Hit Factory NYC, delivering the classic studio ambience heard on countless hit records.

Softube Flow Guitar Essentials

Flow Guitar Essentials combines two amplifier models, three effects, and expertly designed signal chains to deliver realistic guitar tones with maximum flexibility in an easy-to-use interface.

Sonnox Soften

Soften is designed to reduce harsh frequencies and smooth out recordings, creating warmer and more natural sounding mixes.

Sonnox VoxDoubler

VoxDoubler helps create larger, more professional vocals using dedicated widening and thickening processors that add depth and presence to vocal performances.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock

Add professionally recorded drum performances featuring Tama and Pearl drums along with Paiste and Sabian cymbals, all captured at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

XLN Audio Addictive Keys

Play a beautifully sampled Studio Grand piano based on the legendary Steinway Model D and enjoy authentic piano performances with any MIDI controller.