Focusrite Scarlett Solo firmware
Latest firmware
- Type of release
- New features
What's new in 2.0.2417.0
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
What you get with a free account
- An alert the day a new Scarlett Solo firmware ships, by email, Telegram or push
- Your whole rig in one place, with the version each device is on
- Used and new Reverb prices for your gear
- A public rig page to share, if you want one
We check Focusrite's official download page for the Focusrite Scarlett Solo every day. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.
Sign in, it’s free →Focusrite Scarlett Solo manual & official pages
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo on focusrite.comopens in a new tab — focusrite.com
- Download Focusrite Scarlett Solo firmware from Focusriteopens in a new tab — support.focusrite.com
Before you update the Focusrite Scarlett Solo
- If the original Focusrite Control is installed, uninstall it fully first: Focusrite Control 2 does not work until it is removed.
- Download and install the latest Focusrite Control 2 for Windows or Mac from the Focusrite downloads site.
- Connect the Scarlett Solo to your computer with the USB cable. The USB icon lights green when the computer recognizes it.
- Open Focusrite Control 2. If your Scarlett Solo needs a firmware update, Focusrite Control 2 prompts you; on first setup, click Update Scarlett Solo.
- Do not disconnect the Scarlett Solo while Focusrite Control 2 updates it.
- Keep Focusrite Control 2 current: install updates from the dialog that appears, or click the ellipsis in the top right corner and choose Check for updates.
Sources: support.focusrite.com (3 pages), downloads.focusrite.com, fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com, focusrite.com · updated 24 Sep 2026
Requirements & compatibility
| Updater | Focusrite Control 2. Firmware updates are delivered through it; there is no separate firmware download. Firmware 2.0.2417.0 is included since Focusrite Control 2 version 1.762.0. |
|---|---|
| Computer OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11; macOS Sonoma (14), Sequoia (15) or Tahoe (26). |
| Drivers | On Windows, installing Focusrite Control 2 also installs the driver. On macOS no driver is needed. |
| Original Focusrite Control | Must be fully uninstalled before Focusrite Control 2 works. |
| Connection | USB cable from the computer to the USB port on the back panel. |
| First setup | Until you open Focusrite Control 2, the Scarlett Solo runs in Easy Start mode at up to 48 kHz. Opening Focusrite Control 2 disables Easy Start, updates the firmware and unlocks sample rates up to 192 kHz. |
How to update the Focusrite Scarlett Solo
What you need
Focusrite Control 2 — the software Focusrite uses to load firmware onto the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. 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 Scarlett Solo
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo is updated with Focusrite Control 2, published by Focusrite.
Download Focusrite Control 2 from Focusriteopens in a new tab — focusrite.comFocusrite Scarlett Solo firmware update history
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Release notesopens in a new tab — support.focusrite.comTracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.
Common problems after updating
Scarlett Solo USB icon lights white and the computer does not recognize it
Make sure Focusrite Control 2 is installed on your computer, then try a different USB port and a different USB cable.
Focusrite Control 2 does not detect my Scarlett Solo
If you used the original Focusrite Control, uninstall it fully first. Then push the USB cable firmly into the USB-C port on the back of the interface until it clicks into place, because a slightly loose connection can stop the Scarlett being recognized or powered.
Scarlett Solo still appears as a USB drive (Mass Storage Device)
This is Easy Start mode. Install and open Focusrite Control 2 and click Update Scarlett Solo. After the update, the Scarlett no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device.
No sound through the Scarlett Solo after setup
Check that the Scarlett is your computer's default audio device. On Windows, right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar and make sure Scarlett is the Sound output. On a Mac, go to System Settings > Sound and set input and output to Scarlett Solo.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo firmware FAQ
What is the latest Scarlett Solo firmware?
The latest Scarlett Solo 4th Gen firmware is 2.0.2417.0, included in Focusrite Control 2 version 1.762.0, released 11 December 2025. It lets you adjust the interface LED brightness from the Focusrite Control 2 Preferences and turns the LEDs off after 10 minutes of inactivity; they turn on again when audio is detected or the front panel is used.
How do I update the Scarlett Solo firmware?
Install the latest Focusrite Control 2, connect the Scarlett Solo via USB and open the app. If a firmware update is needed, Focusrite Control 2 prompts you and installs it. There is no separate firmware file to download. Do not disconnect the interface during the update.
Where can I download the Scarlett Solo manual PDF?
The Scarlett Solo 4th Gen page on the Focusrite downloads site has the User Guide V4 as a PDF in English and many other languages.
What software do I need for the Scarlett Solo?
Focusrite Control 2 for Windows or macOS. It controls the interface, installs firmware updates and, on Windows, installs the driver. A Focusrite Control 2 mobile app for iOS and Android can pair with the desktop app for remote control of Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces.
Do I need Focusrite Control 2 to use the Scarlett Solo?
Without it, the Scarlett Solo works in Easy Start mode at up to 48 kHz. Opening Focusrite Control 2 disables Easy Start, updates the firmware and unlocks the full feature set, including sample rates up to 192 kHz.
How do I check for Focusrite Control 2 updates?
When an update is available, a dialog appears when you open the app: click Install Update. To check manually, click the ellipsis in the top right corner and choose Check for updates, then click Install and Relaunch when the download finishes.
