goofy.
as i have vision probs i cant see your rb settings well.
but we still need to see your win record and playback settings,
i looked on the focusrite site. it seems there is an applet called F notifier. where you set sample rates etc.
https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207355205-Optimising-your-PC-for-Audio-on-Windows-10

maybe this doesnt apply to your particular focusrite ?, dunno.
please confirm your model of focusrite.
i cant find at focusrite (per your first post)
Scarlet 1818 digital station.
do you mean 18i8 ? model ? like this ?
https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-18i8

you might have a mismatch between the sample rate set in the focusrite and rb and/or windows.
eg if you want 16 bit 44.1k try this TEST.
set up win AND rb AND focusrite are set to the same 16 bit 44.1k.
if you DO have notifier post a pic/settings.
its a large F on your taskbar.

muso.

Last edited by justanoldmuso; 01/10/21 09:56 AM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..)
https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs
(90 songs created useing bb/rb.)