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Reviewers repeatedly call out the included plugin bundle, especially free Antares Auto-Tune Access, as excellent value versus competitors that ship with nothing. One commenter says it's 'almost worth buying just for the plug-ins.'

@HaloTheMusician

There’s barely a difference IMO. If I’m being honest, and it could just be me, the solo 4th gen has more of a warmer tone when mixed, and sounds less warm but more flat without mixing. Other than that, both sound great, it’ll just depend what sound you’re going for. Either way, I’d definitely go for the 4th gen, especially for that plugin bundle. Genius idea on their end!launch

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December 14, 2025

@brownrocket

There’s a very small difference in audio but Focusrite comes with so much useful software including free Auto Tune Access from Antares which is worth 5000 Indian rupees while Audient doesn’t come with anylaunch

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September 26, 2025

@2wo1ne-ceejay

Bro if it actually comes with Antares that’s a complete game changer ‼️🔥launch

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August 13, 2024

@nikoofficialmusic343

This is almost worth buying just for the plug ins it comes with lol but I thought the new scarlet came with auto gain and clip safe so you don’t clip?launch

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January 15, 2024

Compared to the 3rd gen, owners report the headphone output finally drives higher-impedance headphones properly, resolving a common complaint about the previous generation. One user specifically praises it pushing 80-ohm Beyerdynamic cans extremely well for a portable rig.

@davidanderton2437

Hey @julian it looks like Focusrite have added some wording to battle your comments on the headphone impedance....\n\n\nLoud and clear — with any headphones.\n\nA custom-designed headphone amp design sets the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from a Scarlett interface, driving high-impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever beforelaunch

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October 2, 2024

@gluijk

hahahhaha lovely in 0:38, a German robot making a joke and quickly realizing himself that German robots are incompatible with jokes 😅 Just making a bit of fun Julian, your review is superb as always and I learnt a lot, thanks. I own a Solo 3rd Gen and needed to renounce to high impedance headphones because 3rd Gen cannot produce enough signal on the headphone output. This seems to have changed.launch

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May 5, 2024

@TheDude1764

Just grabbed this to mainly drive headphones while traveling. It’s a bonus to me that I have an Air-enabled preamp handy as well. The headphone out is pushing an 80-ohm pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO cans EXTREMELY well. With Sonorworks Reference software profiles…it makes a great sounding portable setup.launch

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November 25, 2023

Multiple buyers describe it as straightforward and doing 'exactly what it says,' working perfectly for streaming, Discord, and DAW recording without issues for their use case.

@bull.dozier9271

thanks, this helped me with my Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen I just got...I'm not using mine for making music, just for having good quality sound for my twitch stream and discord/VOIP stuff...works absolutely perfect with my RODE Podmic and Sennheiser HD560S....however I don't use their software I use Steelseries GG....when I get into discord I sound like I'm about to start a radio show and because of the cardioid polar pattern on the Podmic I don't have to worry about my children or wife being picked up in the background 😁launch

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July 1, 2025

@judas_kisses

Just bought one today - it is simple and right on the point! Does EXACTLY what it says, nothing less, nothing more - purrfect!launch

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January 20, 2025

@tulasnaps

I have the solo 4th gen. If anyone is considering it just stop and get it. It’s amazing. The build is solid, the metallic paint, and the leds. It’s an amazing interfacelaunch

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March 31, 2024

Having the mic input on the back lets users mount the interface under a desk or in a permanent spot, which one commenter specifically chose the 4th gen for after their older Solo died.

@Sephiroth391

So Yours disconnects monitors, mine gen3 starts to buzz and distort on them... I genuinely was betting on my motherboard usb but hearing gen 4 also has similar-ish problem lets me believe that I need to look for another manufacturer but with same form factor. I was considering switching to gen 4 for that rear xlr cable, I could then mount it under my desklaunch

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April 17, 2026

@LP_86239

my first gen solo just kicked the bucket after 9 years (at least I think it did), i’ve been looking for a replacement with the xlr on the back, the one i’ve found so far are mostly too expensive, too simple or low quality.\n\nThanks to your video I realized the gen 4 solo met my xlr on the back requirement. i’ll just stick to what I know is goodlaunch

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July 10, 2024

Reviewers confirm the 4th gen has separate knobs for headphone and monitor output levels, addressing a point of confusion some 3rd gen owners had about controlling them independently.

@chrismai1889

this is not the first review of the 4th gen focusrite range that mentions how they have 'added' a separate volume control for the headphones. I have a second gen 2i2 which is sitting right besides me, and I can guarantee that it already has separate volume controls, otherwise I would be unable to play electric guitar without unplugging the speakers first ... maybe I just misunderstood what you are actually saying, because it really makes no sense.launch

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July 8, 2024

@johanneszellinger232

Hey, thanks for the review, having the 3rd gen solo I have one question about the 4th gen. Are the knobs for Monitor vs headphones completely independent? I currently use my 3rd gen with headphones only, but as far as I know you cannot turn of the line out and run the headphones only or vice versa. Is this possible with the two knows of the 4th gen?launch

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June 20, 2024

One commenter says it 'clears pretty much all competition in terms of budget,' framing it as a top pick in its price bracket for basic recording needs.

@zachbernstein3804

This thing clears pretty much all competition in terms of budget, definitely gonna pair this with an SM57launch

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November 21, 2025

One commenter describes Air as a special, ultra-gentle high-frequency tilt that virtually no plug-ins replicate, calling it well designed and irreplaceable even though rarely used.

@artysanmobile

Air is a very special kind of EQ that virtually no plug-ins can accomplish, an ultra-gentle tilt right up to and beyond 20kHz. Though I rarely use it, it is well designed and, like I said, irreplaceable.launch

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May 6, 2024