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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 firmware

Focusrite discontinued Device launched 2008

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Focusrite no longer makes the Saffire Pro 40.

What's new in r2761

This will be the last software release for the Saffire range as they are now discontinued, please see this article from our Help Centre. Tested on: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 10.14 (Mojave) macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) macOS 10.12 (Sierra) macOS 10.12 or later is required to run Saffire Mix Control 3.9. This version will not install on macOS 10.11 or earlier. What’s New Saffire Mix Control is now a 64-bit application Updates Saffire Pro40 firmware to either r2761 or r742 depending on hardware revision. Fixes no audio from second Pro40 sync slave on dual unit mode (also available in previous 3.8b1 beta) Updates driver to r2991. Fixes issue where DAW channels 17-20 were not present on a Saffire Pro40 (also available in previous 3.8b1 beta).

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026

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How to update the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

Download Saffire Mix Control for your system from the firmware page: the newest Pro 40 firmware ships with the Mac version, the Windows version is an older release. Connect the Saffire Pro 40 via FireWire and launch Saffire Mix Control. The application will automatically update the firmware on connection.

What you need

Saffire Mix Control — the software Focusrite uses to load firmware onto the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

The Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 is updated with Saffire Mix Control, published by Focusrite.

Download Saffire Mix Control from Focusriteopens in a new tab — downloads.focusrite.com

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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

r2761

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — downloads.focusrite.com

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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40?

The latest firmware for the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 is version r2761. FW//RADAR last checked Focusrite's official page on 22 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40?

Download Saffire Mix Control for your system from the firmware page: the newest Pro 40 firmware ships with the Mac version, the Windows version is an older release. Connect the Saffire Pro 40 via FireWire and launch Saffire Mix Control. Full instructions on Focusrite's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40?

You need Saffire Mix Control, available from Focusrite's support site.

Where can I download Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Focusrite's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 manual?

The official Focusrite user manual is a PDF hosted on fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com. Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 still receiving firmware updates?

The Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 is discontinued: Focusrite no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is r2761. FW//RADAR keeps checking Focusrite's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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