Give Your Focusrite Hardware a Free Upgrade: Focusrite Control 2 is Here
- Frank Verderosa
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
If you’re running a Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB, or select Scarlett 2nd Gen interfaces, your workflow just got a serious refresh. Focusrite has officially rolled out public beta compatibility for Focusrite Control 2 across older hardware lineups, bringing modern features to gear you already own.Focusrite Control 2
Here is what this update brings to your studio setup and why it’s worth the download:
1. Modern, Streamlined UI
Say goodbye to the aging interface of legacy control software. Focusrite Control 2 delivers a cleaner, faster, and far more intuitive layout. Navigating preamps, routing, and low-latency monitoring mixes is smoother than ever.
2. Precise Numeric Level Control
One of the best quality-of-life improvements in Control 2 is the addition of exact numeric gain and mixer values. Instead of guessing knob positions or relying purely on visual faders, you can dial in precise decibel adjustments with ease.
Why this matters: As we highlighted in our recent guide on Level Matching, maintaining accurate gain staging and precise signal levels is essential for clean tracking, unbiased A/B testing, and proper headroom management. Having numeric feedback directly in the software makes dialing in those target levels effortless.
3. Session Presets & Quick Recall
If you bounce between different recording scenarios—like switching from a solo podcast setup to a multi-mic acoustic session—the new Presets feature lets you save and instantly recall your input gain, routing, and monitor mixes.Presets feature
4. Accessibility & Localization Updates
Focusrite Control 2 includes rebuilt accessibility features, featuring full screen-reader support, enhanced keyboard navigation, and support for 12 languages.
How to Get It
Because this rollout is currently in public beta for legacy devices, you can grab the installer directly from the Focusrite Downloads page under your interface's software section.Focusrite Downloads page
Updating software won't cost you a dime, but it will instantly modernize your daily recording workflow!
Frank Verderosa is an award-winning audio engineer and voiceover casting director with decades of industry experience. As the owner of POV Audio, he casts, sound-designs, and mixes television, radio, and promo campaigns for leading ad agencies and networks. Outside the studio, Frank supports the voice actor community through coaching, consulting, and demo production for talent at every level. To connect or learn more, visit www.frankverderosa.com and use the chat tab or explore the Voice Actor Services section.
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