Thanks, Matt and Bob, for your comments.

Just a short update on the new Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 interface. It was straightforward to use and set up. It does what I need it to do and has good sound quality.

A good bit of the promotional software that came with the interface I already had. I loaded Ableton Lite and played around with it for a bit. Nothing struck me as something I could not live without.

I made the mistake of loading the 400 Plugin Alliance VSTs, which I need to delete. The LX480 reverb sounds like it will be a good addition.

Focusrite is advertising factory refurbished interfaces at a good discount. That could be a good option.

The Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen for $359 I payed $600 at Sweetwater for a new one.

Clarett 8Pre USB $699 $929 NEW

Unit may have minimal signs of use/wear
All accessories are included
All included Software available upon registration
3 Year Warranty Included
Packaging may show some signs of wear or the unit may have been repackaged in generic packaging

I think this is a good interface for me which will most likely be around for a good while. The Clarett is a better interface sound wise but it would not change much for what I do in the home studio situation.

I will say the Toontracks software is getting out of hand cost wise. I don't even want to know how much I have spent...lol

Billy

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