#Novation usb audio driver 2.0 plus#

Welcome to PulseAudio! Use 'help' for usage information. I'm hoping someone here has figured it out or can tell me the steps I need to figure it out. My experience is that the 6i6 does not work (while the 2i2 does). Should work: Scarlett 2i2, 2i4, 8i6, 18i6, 6i6, 18i8, 18i20, Saffire 6 USB MkII (USB audio class 2.0 compatible), Forte and iTrack Solo. Linux and Focusrite / Novation products | Focusrite Development I also tried the 6i6 on another computer with a fresh system installation (Kubuntu 12.04) and the result is the same - PulseAudio doesn't see the 6i6. Both are said to be class compliant USB devices. I can't seem to get the 6i6 to work on the same system where the 2i2 worked.

The 2i2, however, is properly recognized and it works as expected.

They had me at “USB hub.PulseAudio does not appear to recognize the Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 USB audio interface. In the meantime, Novation has some nice marketing on this – I like the mention of DJ and Maschine sampling workflows alike, alongside this cute artist video. Definitely hitting the review queue – stay tuned. (And then you can add more ports, for yet more connectivity…)Īnd because it’s hard to find a perfect, leave-it-in-your-bag-at-all-times interface for sampling, DJing, and live electronic performance, I have a feeling this will become a classic if they’ve done their job. MIDI is missing, too, but that fits easily on one of the USB ports, so no complaints. If it’s a hit, though, a variant that does that seems close behind. Where it sacrifices things is for those who need a mic or instrument input. In fact, the hub combined with the ability to connect to iOS via a USB camera adapter makes this really ideal.Īll in all, this looks like a box that ticks all the boxes for live PA and DJing. I also like those output knobs on the top of the unit.Īnd it works with the iPad, Linux, and the like, too, thanks to class-compliant operation. That, combined with loud headphone output gain, indeed makes this DJ and live performance worthy. Low latency performance and zero-latency (direct) monitoringĬrucially, those headphones can be set to outputs 1-2 or 3-4, so you do get separate headphone monitoring. “Loud” outputs, including the headphone jack (with DJs and producers in mind)īus-powered audio interface – or connect a 12V DC power supply (included) to power the USB hub Stereo line input (phono/cinch plug) with high/low gain switchįour line RCA outputs or two balanced jack outputs

#Novation usb audio driver 2.0 plus#

There’s a 96kHz, 24-bit Focusrite interface for the audio guts, plus a three-port, powered USB hub. The Novation-branded Audiobus, labeled “Audiohub 2×4” (meaning I would expect they have other configurations in mind), merges both sides. Novation, meanwhile, are one of the companies making all the stuff you want to plug in (like the ever-popular Launchpad line).

Focusrite’s audio interfaces are some of the best of the bunch – I’ve had good luck with their drivers, and they deliver good sound for the price, thanks to the company’s experience in things like mic pres. Yes, it’s about time someone combined a practical audio interface with a USB hub.įocusrite/Novation seem to be the right folks for the job. Then, you’ve got all this great gear for control – but where to put it? Macs and even many new PCs have few USB ports (especially ultrathin notebooks like the MacBook Air). First, you need an audio interface to get proper sound and headphone cueing. One of the few remaining annoyances in computer music making is just getting connected. File this directly under “why has no one done this properly before?”