🎛️ Using Your iPad with the Clarett Audio Interface @ PIRATE.COM

Planning to use your iPad with our studio-provided Clarett 4Pre USB interface? Good news: it’s totally doable! 🚀

However, there’s one key step you need to complete before your session, to avoid issues like sudden loss of sound or connectivity problems.

📌 Important: One-Time Setup Before Your Session

Although the Clarett interfaces in our studios are iPad-compatible, they require pre-configuration via Focusrite Control software on a Mac or PC.

Without doing this step first, the interface may connect to your iPad but you might experience sudden audio dropouts or silence.

⚙️ How to Configure the Clarett (one-time only)

Before your studio booking, follow these quick steps on your home Mac or PC:

✅ 1. Download & Install Focusrite Control

Download Focusrite Control and install it on your Mac or PC.

✅ 2. Set Your Audio Routing in Focusrite Control

Choose your scenario:

🎤 Scenario 1: Recording Vocals (Direct Monitoring)

Use this if you're recording vocals and want instant monitoring with no delay:

In Focusrite Control, select "Custom Mix" for the outputs you'll use (headphones/speakers).
On the right side, add input channels you'll use (e.g., Mic in Input 1).
Adjust volumes of inputs using the faders.
Add Playback 1-2 from the "Software Playback" section to listen back after recording.
On your iPad recording app, mute or disable track monitoring to prevent doubled vocals.

🎧 Scenario 2: Playback from a DAW or Music App

Use this if you're just playing audio or backing tracks from your iPad:

Set all outputs you’ll be using to "Playback 1-2".
This routes audio directly from your DAW/app to speakers/headphones clearly.

🎸 Quick Note for Guitar/Bass Players

If plugging your guitar/bass into Inputs 1 or 2, set these inputs to "Instrument" (not "Line") in Input Settings.

🎚️ Adjust Output Volumes & Controls

Adjust output volumes on the left-hand side using faders.
Under Device Settings → Monitor Controls, select which outputs your Clarett’s main dial controls.

⚙️ Sample Rate & Sync Settings

Choose standard sample rates (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz is common for iPads).
Set Sync Source to "Internal" (unless you use additional digital equipment).

💾 Save the Setup

Close Focusrite Control—your settings save automatically.
Your Clarett setup is now ready to work seamlessly with any Clarett provided by PIRATE.COM.

📲 Connecting to Your iPad

Once you've completed the above

Ensure the Clarett interface is connected to mains power.
Connect your iPad to the Clarett using the correct Apple adapter:
- USB-C iPad: Apple USB-C to USB Adapter
- Lightning iPad: Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter
  (Important: Use official Apple adapters—others might not work reliably.)
Launch your DAW or recording app—your iPad will automatically detect the Clarett.

✅ Enjoy creating!

⚠️ Quick Troubleshooting Tips

No sound or sudden dropout?
- Restart your iPad and reopen your app.
- Confirm Clarett is fully powered and re-check adapter connection.
- Reconnect Clarett to your Mac/PC again to double-check your Focusrite Control settings.

🧡 Still Stuck? We're Here!

Reach out easily:

💬 via the support widget on our website
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7446 669061

Enjoy your session! 🎶

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