How to Connect Focusrite Interfaces and MIDI Devices to iPads and iPhones
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- This video shows how to easily connect Focusrite USB audio interfaces and MIDI keyboard controllers to an iPad or iPhone. Basically all you need is a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter: amzn.to/2Hz9Y5Z (affiliate link)
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Tested to work with both the 2nd gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Clarett 2 Pre USB. Neither mention anything about supporting iOS but both actually work perfectly fine with my iPad.
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Thank you. Tech has always been a huge holdup for me and recording.
You and me both bud
Kills all vibe! I struggle too
I really wish the iPad could support logic
well now it does. it’s a subscription, 50 for a year and 4.99 for a month with a free month trial :) it’s pretty good but ui is slightly confusing at the minute
Can I connect a MIDI device through the MIDI IN port on the Interface? Can I connect more than 1 MIDI device simultaneously?
Could you connect the audio interface and the midi keyboard into a powered usb hub connected to iPad and have both running?
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yeah
Hi. I would like to ask if could you hear the sound coming from the iPhone through the Focusrite interface audio jack where you will put your headphone? Thanks
Scarlet 2i2 has a headphone jack for you to monitor the backing track. But I have never connected my iphone or ipad to my Scarlet 2i2. I am interested in trying that.
@@CuriousMindCenter have you tried it yet?
@@Mohelish I haven't.
Any answers?
I did everything exactly and it did not work I can hear my instrument as well as my GarageBand project and see the focusrite lights come on when I play, but the problem is that there is no sound of my instrument coming through the iPad. I can hear and play long to my project but the bass amp feature is not recognizing the instrument.
This one is the perfect one:www.amazon.com/Keyboard-Electronic-Instrument-Microphone-Compatible/dp/B08DMKM56Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=midi+cable+for+ipad&qid=1598009871&sr=8-15
I've followed your setting with either my iPhone or iPad, but it turned out that the Focusrite didn't have enough to open. The power light didn't turn on, only the 48V power button flashed when I pressed it. How come the audio interface couldn't work like what you did? Please let me know why.
did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same problem.
@@mattrestivo me too
Too
@@mattrestivohiiii did you figure this issue out? I’m having same issue. The yellow light would only flash, as if it needs more juice…
@@zkiller67 sry i don't think i ever figured it out, i went and got a whole new setup for iphone but don't use anymore.
I am doing everything you are doing and I have all of the same equipment and cables. My iphone still says the Scarlett 2i2 requires too much power. Any idea why?
Then the adapter is not providing power. Is the adapter original from Apple?
I don't see other reasons for not working.
I've done the same as in the video and it works flawlessly.
The recent Focusrite doesn't even need power supply; but the one I have does, and it works fine.
Oh also there some other comment mentioning that they got this problem when the iPhone is 100% charged, and need to discharge it a bit. (makes no sense to me, but you can try)
If I plug my Scarlett into my iPhone X, will that allow me to using the audio from the Scarlett for live-streaming purposes?
Doesn’t work with iPhone for some reason.(think I just need a 12 watt charger.I’ll find out when it’s delivered).
Tried it with 12 watt charger. No joy.
When I hook my focusrite into my phone it just blinks constantly and won’t work :( could I fix this problem possibly?
Awesome. Will this work with just the standard camera app for recording videos? Been using an iRig but it only has one XLR input which is annoying
I’m having issues with only getting mono recordings onto my iPhone. It seems the L channel is printing panned in the center according to my test panning a track left and right? Does that make sense? Do I need to plug it in my computer and change a setting?
I've the 4i4 and it turns on but power cycles and will not stay on. I would've went with 2i2 if I knew this ...
Thank you for the good start. Just got my adapter and it worked using a Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen and the camera app. But when I tried it with Facebook live, I only get voice, no piano. Ideas?
Same here for IG too
Do I also need this Adapter when I want to connect the Focusrite to a Mac mini ?
Does this work for live streaming?
Gnuth
I’m doing the same thing with the exact setup. However, I’m using some other kind of usb hub. My question is:
If you are feeding the hub with the power adapter - so that the iPad will get juice while supplying the focusrite - will it be sufficient so that the iPad will not run out eventually?
Cos on my machine it is slowly declining
We’re you able to fix this problem?
@@MichelleEstrada not really.. I think the problem is that the iPad’s charger (18W) is not that powerful for that, so basically it might be ok if you’re using a higher Watts charger. It might, however, damage your battery life of the iPad.
Is there latency issues from the iPad headphone jack?
this video help me alot.thank you for making this video
tell me the app you are used to recording
Is there latency with this setup?
the camera adapter says its for the Ipad pro. So this adapter does not work for a Non pro earlier Ipad ?
The charger to power interface , is it just a normal charger ?
Can I connect my Scarlett solo 3rd gen to my ipad 7th with this usb 3 camera adaptor?.. or will I need any extra usb in to give enough power
But, can you connect to an Ipad and also use a usb controller at the same time??
im doing everything youre doing but my scarlett isnt turning on. My ipad is connected to the outlet thru the exact same adapter. Not sure what to do
Samuel Correa your probably not receiving enough juice, safe bet is to buy a powered USB hub and have that connected to the iPhone/iPad so the iPad is not powering your other devices like the midi’s and stuff
If i connect this to my iphone 8 can i film my performance with the iphone camera and get the audio directly into the video? instead of the audio being from the iphone mic.
Can I use a power bank instad of the Black box?
Yeah but how long before it doesn’t work, i have the Steinberg UR 44 that was built specifically to work with the iPad, but for some reason GarageBand stopped supporting it, it still works with all my other daw’s on my iPad.
Hi. Thank you. My question ist: "how to connect Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 AND MIDI e-Piano (only USB) at the same time to iPad Air 3rd.Gen. and does e-Pad/GarageBand can handel both at the same time, so that I can record voice and piano per MIDI at the same time?"
what kind of usb hub will work to power the focusrite? how many amp for the output?
Doesn't work with my iphone 12 mini, any ideas why? I've tried many ways with extra power via a USB hub etc. Does USB 3.0 cables work?
HELP! I'm having issues connecting Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) to my Ipad Air. I'm using a powered USB hub and the camera adapter but it still says 'Cannot Use Accessory'. Are they even compatible?
I have the same issue. I have a Focusrite Solo 3rd Gen. Returning the Apple USB Camera Adaptor.
@Rickbluelake Actually, I have figured it out. Particularly on my model of iPad. I found out that it should always be plugged into a power source, I guess it should maybe more than 10W. Plus, It'll only work with a sequence, plug first the iPad lightning cable to the hub (to charge the iPad), then the hub's USB connector to iPad (USB port of the camera adapter) and then the Scarlett interface to the USB hub. Whew!
@@ajbali What charging stations are 10 watts or more ?
@@williambock1821 I could be wrong regarding the need for 10W or more, but what works for me is using a USB 3.0 hub, brandname: ORICO.
@@ajbali well I guess we’ll find out Tuesday. Should have a 12 watt Apple charger delivered by then. The Scarlett is just clicking in the headphones with the phantom power blinking using the regular 5watt iPhone charger. Won’t do anything else. Hmmm ...wonder if there’s a way to open a couple old chargers and connect them in series or something.
I have a question! I’m using the Scarlett 2i2 and I’m trying to record with my iPhone but doesn’t works just turns the lights on, it’s anything else I can do?
Can this be done with a usb hub and adapters (already have)? Trying to find the right setup
Focusrite recommend that you plug into a computer and if you're going to use a hub make sure its powered.
I am searching a solution to plug them BOTH at the same time.
Just wondering, can we use it while doing instagram live?
i was wondering the same thing
Why did you title this "Connect Focusrite Interfaces and MIDI Devices to iPads and iPhones" and not show iPhones? Garageband for iPhones is super dumbed down so it'd be great to see how to enable the Focusrite input on an iPhone.
Will a powered usb hub charge the iPad if running a male-to-male usb cable from the usb camera adapter to the hub
I do this to mine as well but, I wonder if over time if this would hurt the battery?
Olá amigo , é possível ligar a focusrite ao mesmo tempo com o teclado ? Muito obrigado
Friend, does it work with iPhone? How many channels can be recorded simultaneously? Do you record with 24-bit audio? thank you.
I believe you can. Please reply if you’ve tried and it didn’t work as I plan to order an adapter. If you still haven’t attempted ,I’ll let you know if I get it to work. Pretty sure it’ll be fine as both iPad and iPhone are iOS.
@@williambock1821 I noticed that after all this work I would get only 2 channel and only 16 bit audio. So I bought a zoom recorder, and if you need something more complete, connect it to the notbook. 😃
I got the lighting apple chord but still n working.
Hi does the Adapter need to be an official Apple one ? as I have tried this with a cheep one from Amazon but the error (not enough power) appears & the i22 won’t power. But the the 48v led will eliminate when pressed ?? Bazar !.
sparky337 did you use the power box he showed in the video?
Does your focusrite need phantom power?
hey mate, how do you think, will it work with scarlett solo first gen as well ?
I see it's the 2nd gen you have so I curious... maybe you know thx ;)
and will the 5v power brick be sufficient to power up the ipad/iphone and the interface ?
WatchItGo! Unfortunately it doesn’t, in my experience. Needs another power source.
Will work with android focusrite generation 2
What can I do if my Focusrite Solo 3 gen doesn't have separate power socket, so no power in my sound card.
so bottom line, you cannot plug a usb midi keyboard directly into a Focusrite interface?
Will this work with a Scarlett 2i4 or do I have the only one that doesn’t work with anything? This is a USB interface as well...
I have it too. Does yours just have a clicking sound with the 48 v light blinking? I think it might be a power issue. I have a 12watt charging station on the way. I’ll let u know if it works
@@williambock1821 Turn off the 48v if your not using a mic.
I try to connect an audiotechnica mic via focusrite but I cannot turn on phantom power in my scarlet 2i2 , already use my powered USB adapter, is the problem come from the USB adapter?
Have the same issue
It just work, I don't know how, just flip the lighting cable around few times and then its just work magically
Any advice on how to use the Focusrite 8i6 with TikTok? I can only hear myself as recorded on playback review. I should be able to hear myself live while recording along with the original video in my headphones . . . Connecting from 8i6 USB-C directly to iphone/ipad.
Is there any indication for plugging in the keyboard MIDI to the Focusrite audio interface?
I came here for the same, and there's actually no way to plug a USB keyboard into the Focusrite, if the keyboard doesn't have a MIDI-OUT interface.
😞
I will probably try to add a USB hub and plug it into the ligthing adapter, and put Focusrite and Keyboard into the hub.
But I wonder if the hub will need to be powered separatedly or if the lighting power cable plugged into the adapter will be able to power also the hub.
Does it works with korg gadget 2?
Trying to use my Scarlett 18i20 to send drum mic signals to my iPhone (channels 3-8) and I can’t get it to work. I’ve got a vocal mic (channel 2) and that’s working great. Any tips?
but how can I achieve midi AND audio over usb? I got the apple camera adapter, an usb dac, my usb midi controller and a usb hub. if I connect my midi keyboard it works fine. If I connect my usb dac it works fine. but both together won't work at all. i'm powering the camera adapter with 3A. should be plenty enough. Do I rlly need to buy an audio interface with midi? that sucks..
I have the Scarlett solo and it still doesn’t work and says it has too much power
I know right wtf
Please can you explain how to successfully connect my usb keyboard to my Rubix 22 audio interface and/or with my TR8S, so I can record what I am playing on the keyboard, on my Mac Pro PC, via installed Soundflower or any other computer sound recording software.
Why doesn’t my iPhone recognize the focusrite? It doesn’t appear in the enabling section
Can I use it with recording audio while using camera?
This might be a dumb question, but I have the exact same setup. I used to produce music; however, I dont anymore. Can you use this method to play spotify or apple music so that it plays through your studio speakers?
By connecting your midi to your iPad. How would you then connect it to a powered mixer to get sound out of your 12” powered speakers ?
Can you connect a Webcam at the same time as a Focusrite? (with a powered USB hub of course). I heard somewhere the iPad can only accept one (1) audio input device..
Would this work for video????? Shooting home videos and I want to use my iPhone to record it so I’m wondering is this can also work for video
Does not work with Focusrite Scarlet. Not enough power for the interface, even if the lightning cable is plugged in.
maybe u can use powered usb hub? im using scarlett 6i6, so im using adapter and it worked. You should connect the devices in the following order:
1. Scarlett to powered USB hub via USB
2. USB hub to official camera adapter via USB
3. Camera adapter to iPad
Great video. Simple and effective tutorial. Thanks
Thank you, can a pair of headphones be connected to the interface while playing/ recording midi on GarageBand? As some iPads do not have headphones jacks
Does this work for the focusrite itrack Solo? I’ve been having issues getting any input signals from my iPad to interface.
Tom same. Did you sort it?
Did not work with my Focusrite Solo 3rd gen.
@@rickbluelake1 same
Same
Which battery power brick do you use? My Anker won’t run it!
Does this actually work?? Even with newer ipad pro?
I hadone ve exactely the same and continue with the message there's no enough power
Saray Jiménez Lozano me too
Me too
I have connected the usb camera adapter to Iphone 11 via lighting’s port and to the fousrite 2i2 via USB. To power it I am using iphone original fast charging adapter and powering it to through the lightning port of the Camera adapter. All i am getting is clicking sound with blinking power light on focusrite. Can anyone help ??
Hiii were you able to fix this issue?
Can you use both your keyboard and Scarlett plugged into the iPad at the same time? Is there a single lightning to dual usb adapter to make this possible?
Nathan Jernigan use a Hub
Thank god...makes life easier especially since the GarageBand version on the iPad is superior to the one on the laptop.
Im interested, why do you say so?
I got a message come up on my iPhone saying the device needed too much power and it’s not worked.
But how do u connect midi keyboard to ipad and use interface for sound???
robertdukes619 that’s my question
Update: the answer is yes --> ruclips.net/video/ESmnF7jv92A/видео.html
not an expert, but I think you would need multiple usb ports to do that such as a usb hub. Not sure if that is supported on ipadOS tho, worth a shot I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So a usb hub is not needed ? is it replaced by the usb to lightning adapter that has a lightning input to charge .if anyone knows pleas tell me
Hey i habe an issue to connecting the same to my iphone the 48v button is consistently blinking and i hear a poping sound anyone can help me ?
I wan't to record with filmic pro on an iOS device. I want the best quality audio straight into filmic pro just to have less hassle with post production. So I guess the interface output is digital as the input of the iOS device. There should not be any loss of quality, right?
If i wanted to film my digital piano with my iphone camera connected to this interface would the audio be automatically transfered to my phone with the camera on?
Will it work if you plug your iPad directly to a mixer ?
What apps are you using to record voice with and what Mic? I have the same auido interface and a 2018 iPad I have the camera USB with the lightning power connector.
thank u bro really helpful
What’s that free app called? Can u send a link
Can i connect ps4 controller to my iphone using this adapter? I need controller to connect to my iphone wired.
Can I use a usb hub after the camera adaptor and plug in both - my focusrite and a small midi keyboard like launchkey mini at the same time ? That would really complete the setup
You can buy an aftermarket lightning to USB adaptor with 1 lightning and 2 USB ports, imo its better solution for you.
@@sydneypanda Thanks
please tell me if it will be possible to broadcast on Instagram. this is only suitable for recording? can i stream?
What is the black box your using called
Hi there! Need some help. I did what you said, but I am trying to record a video using this adapter. Is that possible? My 48V button on the Scarlett is giving me a "clicking" noise and is constantly blinking. Am I doing something wrong?
if it didn't work you need to use a higher wattage 5v charge adapter... or alternatively use a powered usb hub instead and connect the interface > powered usb hub > apple adapter > ipad
Thank’s. I can connect to 2 phones at the same time? Thanks
is this work for android?
Have you tried the evo 4 ?
Hi, this setup method used to work for me, but ever since upgrading the iOS it doesn't seem to matter what power adaptor and/or dock I use, it keeps complaining about it not having enough power
Mine does this only when it’s at 100% full battery, let the battery drain a bit then try again. Works for me.
Can you do a video on a iPhone GarageBand
Great channel. I have this exact setup; but keep reading that I need a “ powered hub.” What’s the hub
you’re showing in the video? And can that power my iPad 2017/GarageBand/Focusrite 2i2 for my mobile podcast? Thanks.
Doug Winters Apple iOS powered camera connection kit
Who can help me? I connected my midi keyboard to my I phone/ iPad but on device appeared this msg "cannot use accessory MPK mini MK II : This accessry requires too much power". Do I need to use a USB hub with power? Sorry for my English
What ipad model do you need to power the scarlett that way? Because y saw people using powered usb hub. Thanks man!
Hi thanks awesome video, hey I bought the same setup as you only different is the lightening adapter I have has a headphone Jack included with the usb and power slot, I can hear sounds playing back threw the midi but for some reason it dont get a popup saying connected for options to change the input, did I but the wrong adapter or is this on fine
Do I have to download drivers on iPad?
I don’t have the same interface, but mine won’t work. Nothing comes up on GarageBand. Does anyone know?
I am not get audio out of the iPad head jack from GarageBand with the 2i2