- Where to find your bundled iTrack Solo software<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Install Focusrite iTrack Solo driver (Windows users only)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Set up and connect your iTrack Solo<\/strong><\/a>
- Connect the iTrack Solo to your iPad<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Update your computer\u2019s sound settings<\/strong><\/a>
- Mac<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- PC<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to register the iTrack Solo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you get up and running, the first thing you\u2019ll need to do is register your iTrack Solo interface with Focusrite. Once the interface is registered, you\u2019ll receive a free copy of Ableton Live Lite, as well as the Focusrite Scarlett plug-in suite to get your creative juices flowing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Log in to your Focusrite account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have a Focusrite account, you can create one here<\/a>.<\/li>
- Once you\u2019ve logged into your account, go to the Focusrite product registration page.<\/li>
- Use the dropdown box, select your iTrack Solo, enter your serial number (located at the bottom of your iTrack Solo), <\/em>and then click Set Serial Number<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Fill out the required information on the next page and click Submit<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
![\"Register](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/10\/Register-the-iTrack-Solo-interface-1024x671.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nClick the image to register your Focusrite iTrack Solo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhere to find your bundled iTrack Solo software<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your iTrack Solo interface has been registered to your account, Focusrite will deposit licenses for Ableton Live Lite and the Scarlett plug-in suite. To access your software downloads, go to your account home page, then click My Software<\/strong>. For instructions on how to download and activate the Scarlett plug-in suite and Ableton Live Lite, click the links below.
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to activate the Focusrite Scarlett Suite<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nInstall Focusrite iTrack Solo driver (Windows users only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Focusrite iTrack Solo is class-compliant<\/a> on Mac, which means no additional driver software is required. If you are using a PC, the iTrack Solo requires additional driver software to work correctly. Before you connect the interface, its driver software must first be installed. Mac users can skip this section and continue to Set up and connect your iTrack Solo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Go to the Focusrite Downloads page.<\/li>
- Select your Brand (Focusrite)<\/em>, then Product Range (iTrack Solo)<\/em>, or Product Type (iTrack Solo)<\/em>.<\/li>
- Find and click the latest software version compatible with your operating system to download it.<\/li>
- Open your computer\u2019s Downloads <\/strong>folder, then launch the installer.<\/li>
- Follow the onscreen instructions, then restart your computer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
![\"iTrack](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/10\/iTrack-Solo-Driver-download-page-1024x648.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nClick the image to download the iTrack Solo USB driver for Windows.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nSet up and connect your iTrack Solo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After registration and installation, it\u2019s time to connect the iTrack Solo. The iTrack Solo interfaces have a USB 2.0<\/a> port and a proprietary Device Link<\/a> <\/a><\/em>so you can connect to your iOS device.\u00a0When connecting your iTrack Solo to your computer, all you need is an available USB port. After that you just need to update your computer’s sound settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nConnecting your iTrack Solo to your iPad <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The iTrack Solo is bus powered when connected to your computer. However, it will need a USB power adapter when using it with your iPad. The USB power adapters are included when you purchase an iOS device, but any USB power adapter will suffice, such as the Apple Power Adapter<\/a>. It\u2019s important to note that your iOS device will not <\/em><\/strong>be charged when connected via the USB power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you’ve connecting your iTrack Solo to your iPad, launch your iOS DAW of choice, such as GarageBand, and update the app’s input. Let’s use GarageBand as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Launch GarageBand, then add a track.<\/li>
- Press the instrument plug <\/em>icon on the left on the app to open GarageBand’s input settings.<\/li>
- Press Left Channel<\/strong> if you’re recording using your microphone, or Right Channel<\/strong> if you’re recording using an instrument connected to the 1\/4″-inch jack.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTap the instrument plug icon.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUpdate the channel input.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Getting interference when using the iTrack Solo with an iPad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure that you have the cleanest recording and playback as possible, go to the iPad\u2019s settings and turn on Airplane <\/em>mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nUpdate your computer’s sound settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When your computer plays audio, the sound is output through a selected audio device. To choose your iTrack Solo as a Mac or PC\u2019s audio device, you\u2019ll need to update the Sound settings<\/em>. These settings will apply to most apps and features, but most audio software has its own audio settings, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That means your DAW or other related audio software needs to know what the audio device is and what inputs and outputs are being used. To test audio playback with your new iTrack Solo, update the computer\u2019s Sound settings and then play sound from a web browser, like a video from our YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- From the Menu Bar, click the Apple <\/strong>icon and select System Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Click Sound<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Under the Output<\/em> and Input <\/em>tabs, select your iTrack Solo.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\n- From your Windows taskbar, right-click the sound icon and select Open Sound Settings.<\/strong><\/li>
- Select your Focusrite iTrack Solo from the Output <\/em>and Input <\/em>dropdown boxes.<\/li>
- Test your output by scrolling down to and selecting Sound Control Panel<\/strong>, click the Playback <\/strong>tab, right-click the iTrack Solo, then click Test<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
iTrack Solo isn’t showing up on my computer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your iTrack Solo isn\u2019t showing up on your computer, reconnect the interface by unplugging and plugging it back in. If you have not done so yet, try reconfiguring the USB connections so that Focusrite iTrack Solo is connected directly to your computer. Sometimes USB hubs cannot provide enough power for bus-powered devices, which is especially true for hubs that do not have their own power supply (aka passive hubs)<\/em>. If the problem persists, try a different USB port or cable. Visit our Windows<\/a> and Mac<\/a> guides for more tips on resolving audio device connectivity.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"TS](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/TS-Interface-Windows-UPDATE-Hero-1024x536.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to troubleshoot audio interface issues on PC<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to troubleshoot audio interface issues on Mac<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to get up and running with Ableton Live<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Select your Focusrite iTrack Solo from the Output <\/em>and Input <\/em>dropdown boxes.<\/li>
- Click Sound<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Press Left Channel<\/strong> if you’re recording using your microphone, or Right Channel<\/strong> if you’re recording using an instrument connected to the 1\/4″-inch jack.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- PC<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Update your computer\u2019s sound settings<\/strong><\/a>
- Install Focusrite iTrack Solo driver (Windows users only)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
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