Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen

The build quality is very solid, the base is from brushed metal coated in red color. The black front and back is some kind of glass imitation, does not hold well against scratches so I would recommend leaving the protective plastic on it. The knobs are very accurate and well made I have no complaints about it. Not many features are available for this interface, the app is practically useless, you cannot do much from there. It is important to mention that for people who are using studio monitors to mix their projects and also want to do recordings with this interface - it is not a great option. You don't have a separate knob for the output of headphones and studio monitors. Therefore you can't control the volume and it is really annoying when you want to record and you must turn off your studio monitors manually. The Focusrite 2i2 would be a better investment if you are ready to record vocals. The total points would be 6.5/10

I just wanted a simple audio interface so I could connect and power the headphones (it should handle up to 200 ohms of impedance) and maybe put in a mic in the future, and Solo works fine for my needs. The build is solid and sturdy, knobs feel satisfying and it comes with a bunch of softwares and plugins, which are nice if you ever use them. However that Focusrite Control app is completely useless; most of the time it doesn't even launch and when it opens, there is absolutely nothing in there. Also, from what I see, there is only a knob to control the volume of both headphones and speakers, so it may be a downer for some.

This thing gives me headaches almost every time I put my computer in sleep mode. Sometimes it will work fine, sometimes it won't power and the audio device is disable, and sometimes it will bsod my computer. Not to mention the "Focusrite Control" app that takes 5 seconds to close. These issues are not isolated, other users report them, and the devs simply ask them "not to use sleep mode". Amateurish software at best. As to why you would hire such crappy devs for a product this popular is beyond me.
Other than these issues it does the job just fine, but I'll still have to return it.

To be honest, I don't really have that much to say about the interface. It looks, feels and sounds pretty high-quality, performs well and if you're only looking to record vocals and one instrument at a time chances are you're going to enjoy this interface as much as I did for the longest time.

Two things I'd like to add, however, are that FIRSTLY, if you own headphones with an impendance >100 ohm, I would urge you to maybe look for other interfaces with an integrated amplifier, as the solo doesn't come with a potent enough headphone amp (at least not for my 250 ohm dt770 pros) and, SECONDLY, a problem I DID have with the interface after about a year of using it, is a certain crackle in my monitors when i turn the volume knob, coming from a buildup of dirt behind the volume knob itself. I've reported this to Focusrite and until now they've been very happy to help, I might even get a replacement free of charge because I still am eligible for one due to their warranty. I still felt like including this.

Overall though, pretty decent interface. Would recommend to anybody looking to buy their first or (as in my case) second audio interface. Does it's job very well with no limitations and compromises in audio quality.

The set up was extremely easy. Focusrite's website guides you through the process in a very concise way. I have used it for recording my guitar amp through Ableton (which you get for free with it). I have also used it to play guitar into digital amplifiers to great effect. As for build quality it is built like a tank and there is no hissing or interference when using this interface. I would 100% recommend this device to anyone looking to get into music production. I was considering alternatives however after having used my friend's focusrite, It quickly became apparent that this was the correct way to go.