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Liquid Saffi re 56 ................................................................4

Saffi re PRO 40 ....................................................................6
Saffi re PRO 24 ...................................................................7
Saffi re PRO 24 DSP ...........................................................8

Audio Engineering Ltd.

Saffi re 6 USB ...................................................................10
OctoPre ...........................................................................11
OctoPre MkII ...................................................................11
Mention the name “Focusrite” to anyone designed by Trevor Stride.From the creation
Liquid Mix, Liquid Mix 16 & Liquid Mix HD ......................12
in the music recording industry and you of these fundamental building blocks, and
are likely to observe immediate recognition with new innovations from Trevor Stride and The Liquid Channel .........................................................14
and appreciation of the high sonic values Focusrite’s Director of Product Strategy, Liquid 4PRE .....................................................................15
that recording professionals attribute to Robert Jenkins, Focusrite have gone on to
Liquid Emulations ...........................................................16
our products. After all, they have become create a whole host of analogue and digital
permanent fi xtures in most of the top signal processing outboard, with a special Artist Story .....................................................................18
recording studios the world over, as well as focus on interfaces to fulfil the demands ISA828 .............................................................................20
finding pride of place in the personal studios of today’s professional audio recording
ISA428 .............................................................................21
of many leading engineers and producers. engineers and audio enthusiasts alike.
ISA One ............................................................................22
The Focusrite brand was established in We hope you fi nd the information contained
ISA430 MkII .....................................................................24
1985 and quickly became recognised as in this brochure useful, but the best way to
the source of the best outboard equalisers, really learn about our products is to audition
ISA220 .............................................................................25
compressors and microphone pre-amplifiers them for yourself. Please contact your local Forté Suite ......................................................................26
money could buy. The design heritage was Focusrite dealer for further information
Focusrite Guitar FX Plug-in Suite ..................................27
built around the ISA110, a mic-pre and and a hands-on demonstration.
equaliser module designed initially for the Red 7.................................................................................28
custom console at AIR Studios, London. Red 3 ................................................................................28
This classic transformer-based design
Red 1 ................................................................................29
has been the cornerstone of all the classic
Focusrite products. To partner the original Red 8 ................................................................................29
Phil Dudderidge
ISA110 in the 1980’s, the ISA130 compressor TwinTrak Pro ...................................................................30
Owner & Managing Director
was designed, utilising a proprietary VCA
TrakMaster Pro ...............................................................31
VoiceMaster Pro ..............................................................31

Focusrite would like to thank the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford and Simon Changer at

2 The Church Studios for allowing us to photograph their facilities.

 Liquid Saffi re 56 FEATURED EMULATIONS:
ProFessional FireWire auDio interFace FeaturinG liQuiD Pre-aMPliFiers RED 1 H - BASED ON THE FOCUSRITE RED 1 QUAD CLASS A MIC-PRE DUNK - BASED ON THE MANLEY SLAM! TRANSFORMER / VALVE MIC-PRE

Liquid Saffire 56 is Focusrite’s new fl agship 2U multi-channel • Two Liquid Pre-amps CLASS A 2A - BASED ON A NEVE 1073 MONO MIC-PRE NEW AGE 1 - BASED ON THE MILLENIA HV-3D 8 CHANNEL MIC-PRE

firewire audio interface. Liquid technology combines with The marriage of a fl exible analogue front end with TRANY H - BASED ON THE API 3124+ DISCRETE QUAD MIC-PRE OLD TUBE - BASED ON A PULTEC MB-1 FIXED GAIN VALVE MIC-PRE
Saffire PRO firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP, each Liquid Pre-amp
SILVER 2 - BASED ON THE AVALON VT-737SP VALVE CHANNEL STRIP DEUTSCH 72 - BASED ON TELEFUNKEN V72 VALVE MIC-PRE
pre-amp fl avours, seamless software integration, excellent lets you choose from ten different classic pre-amp emulations.
routing fl exibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability. SAVILLEROW - BASED ON THE HELIOS CONSOLE MIC-PRE / EQ MODULE STELLAR 1B - BASED ON UNIVERSAL AUDIO M610 MONO TUBE MIC-PRE
• Six High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
Six Saffi re pre-amps complement two Liquid pre-amps.
All eight pre-amps demonstrate the same wide bandwidth
philosophy behind the early vintage Focusrite units. Saffi re Mix Control

• High Quality 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Interface

Professional digital conversion and Jet PLL™* jitter
elimination technology; pristine audio quality and
reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.

• Total I/O Count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs

A host of i/o options are provided, including a unique
loop-back facility for routing audio between software
applications via Saffi re Mix Control.

• Saffi re Mix Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router Liquid Pre-amp remote control
Routing fl exibility and intuitive one-click set-up
solutions; Saffi re Mix Control provides an 18 x 16
DSP mixer with excellent output routing and
monitoring capabilities.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FOCUSRITE, the FF logo, LIQUID TECHNOLOGY and the LIQUID logo, and SAFFIRE are trademarks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. DYNAMIC CONVOLUTION is a trademark of Sintefex Ltd. All other
product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s
LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party products the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product, and
Focusrite VST/AU plug-in suite to accurately describe the functionality of the LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product. The LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product is an independently engineered technology which utilises the patented process of Dynamic Convolution to actually measure
examples of the sonic impact of original analogue products upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a
user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.

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 Saffi re PRO 40 2 1 Saffi re PRO 24
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The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation • Total I/O Count of 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs • Saffi re MIx Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is a 16 In / • Two high quality award-winning
of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. An A host of i/o options are provided, including a unique Routing fl exibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions; 5 6
8 Out Firewire audio interface designed Focusrite mic-pres
unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation, with loop-back facility for routing audio between software Saffi re PRO 40 Control provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with for the modern home studio environment. • High Quality 24-bit/96kHz
eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic applications via Saffi re PRO 40 Control. excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities. An unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms Firewire Interface
performance is combined with the very latest in fi rewire the foundation, with two award-winning
• Suite of Focusrite VST/AU plug-ins 7 • Total I/O count of 16 inputs and 8 outputs
interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, Upgrade your standard sequencer effects with Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic
excellent routing fl exibility and future-proof, rock-solid performance and a host of i/o options • Saffi re Mix Control latency-free DSP

Saffi re Mix Control

all-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ
driver stability. combine with the very latest in mix control Mixer/Router
VST/AU plug-ins.
software to deliver seamless integration, • Class-leading LED metering
• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps • Two separate headphone buses Saffi re Mix Control utilises a unique tab system for mixes, allowing you to send excellent routing fl exibility and rock-solid
Upholding Focusrite’s high bandwidth (20Hz to 200kHz!) Two artists can receive independent and fully customised • Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use
whatever you want, wherever you want! driver stability.
philosophy, ensuring low noise and distortion whilst monitor mixes. Each output has an independent level in the mix

delivering clarity without unwanted artefacts. control available on the front panel. 1. Fully-featured mix window with clear input and output metering • Unmatched routing fl exibility

• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire Interface • Two Hi Z instrument inputs

2. 16 independent mixes can be created, each accessible via their own tab ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL™ No need for a separate DI. The fi rst two channels feature
an instrument inputs with switchable Hi Z. Dedicated front-panel headphone bus , Bus-powering, Two Hi-Z instrument inputs , Tactile Main
jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality 3. 18 Mixer input channels, each with solos, mutes, pans and PFLs
Monitor Dial , Switchable phantom power, Software PFL
and reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.
4. Mixer output channels can be routed to any number of outputs

5. Routing section provides a clear indication of all routing

6. Monitor section lets you switch between different monitoring set-ups quickly

7. Clear device status section shows sample rate, sync source and more.

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 Saffi re PRO 24 DSP What is VRM?
FireWire auDio interFace WitH real-tiMe DsP-PoWereD tracKinG anD MiXinG solutions THE PROBLEM
VRM (Virtual Reference Monitoring) is Focusrite’s own loudspeaker & room simulator
designed for headphone listening. Accurate mixing has until now, required expensive
monitors and a carefully designed and treated control room. Currently, both professional
music producers facing budgetary limitations and project music makers without access
to such, frequently encounter mixing and “auditioning” diffi culties.

THE SOLUTION
VRM allows you to choose from 10 pairs of industry standard nearfi eld and main monitors
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is • VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring in an acoustically treated control room. You can select 6 different listening positions within
Focusrite’s latest 16 In / 8 Out FireWire audio that room; vary your distance from the monitors and move from left to right to check
• Two High Quality Award-winning
interface, featuring real-time DSP-powered stereo imaging.
Focusrite Pre-amps Saffi re Mix Control - DSP Routing effects section
tracking and mixing solutions tailor-made Engineers routinely A/B their mixes by burning CDs and taking them into untreated rooms to
• Onboard DSP-powered, latency-free
for the modern home studio environment. reference on consumer stereos. VRM eliminates this process by simulating two extra rooms;
tracking and mixing tools
Alongside DSP-powered Compression and a large living room and a smaller bedroom. You can choose between a range of speakers
EQ for latency-free tracking and ‘comfort’ • High Quality 24-bit/96kHz
including quality hi-fi, computer, cheap stereo and television speakers. As with the control
reverb, is VRM; a Virtual Reference FireWire Interface
room simulation, you can select between a number of listening positions to check stereo
Monitoring technology that lets you hear • Total I/O Count of 16 Inputs and 8 Outputs imaging and observe the effects of typical room modes on your mixes.
your mix in different environments, through
• Saffi re Mix Control Zero-latency DSP
different speakers and from different THE METHOD
Mixer/Router VRM section
positions, all just using headphones. VRM uses standard headphones to reproducing the direct sound together with a DSP system
• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use that is used to simulate specific monitoring scenarios. VRM’s room models are mathematical
in the mix VRM - ROOM MODELS & LOUDSPEAKER MODELS
models which provides greater fl exibility in the possible combinations of loudspeakers and
• Two dedicated front-panel
Mixing Studio Living room Bedroom listening positions. The loudspeaker simulations are created using convolutions of impulse
headphone busses responses measured using the original loudspeakers. The accuracy of these simulations in
different environments is taken care of by the impulse responses themselves and the way
• Bus-powered for mobile recording
they are calculated and manipulated. Saffire Pro 24 DSP takes all the processing load off
your computer.
Alesis Monitor One B&W DM12 B&W DM12
Auratone 5C KEF Q55 KEF Q55 All product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated,
Genelec 1031A Phocus LCD 26 TV Creative SBS35 connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its Saffire PRO 24 DSP product and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s Saffire
KRK Rokit 6 G2 Stirling LS3/5a Goodmans MS188 PRO 24 DSP. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third
party loudspeaker systems, the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the VRM technology incorporated within the Saffire
KRK VXT8 Stirling LS4/5a
PRO 24DSP, and to accurately describe an element of functionality within the Saffire PRO 24DSP. The Saffire PRO 24DSP is an
Quested S8 independently engineered technology which utilises Focusrite’s VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring (Patent applied for) to actually
Rogers LS3/5a measure examples of the sonic impact of original loudspeaker systems upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate
Stirling LS3/5a the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as
Yamaha NS-10M Pro producing the same effects as the original products studied.

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• Eight independent Focusrite also a great expansion for any analogue or
outputs and a choice of two optional 24-bit, pads and massive headroom
Compressors/Limiters digital console, or hard disk recorder.
CONNECTION / PROTOCOL FW400 FW400 FW400 FW400 USB 1.1
The Focusrite Saffire 6 USB focuses on just • 4 Outputs on RCA Phono make Saffi re 6 96kHz A/D converters. Each channel also • Two front fascia Hi-Z DI inputs, ready for
• Up to 24 digital outputs (24bit, 48kHz) -
one thing – quality of sound. Whether you’re USB the ideal interface for the laptop DJs NUMBER OF ANALOGUE INS 8 8 4 4 2 features a revolutionary compressor/ The digital output allows users to make the Guitars and Bass
16 at 96kHz
a singer song-writer who wants to record, performing live. NUMBER OF DIGITAL INS 18 10 10 10 0 limiter circuit, providing a warm-sounding most of often neglected ADAT inputs; ideal
• Direct outputs for routing to a live mixer’s
compressor, which morphs into a brick wall • Two ‘Super Channels’ with instrument for expanding the number of mic-pre inputs
or a laptop DJ, Saffire 6 USB will make the • Xcite+ pack, including Ableton Live Lite, NUMBER OF ANALOGUE OUTS 10 10 6 6 4 channels, or digital recorder
limiter to avoid those critical overs. inputs and phase reverse on your interface. Connect OctoPre MkII to
most of your sound. Two Focusrite mic-pres, Novation’s Bass Station and 1 gig of loops. NUMBER OF DIGITAL OUTS 18 10 2 2 0 • 5 LED input metering on every channel
professional digital conversion and custom • 96 kHz ADAT Lightpipe, AES/EBU, and your audio interface’s ADAT input to create
• Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating VIRTUAL LOOPBACK INS 2 2 2 2 0 a high quality, multi-channel recording help you avoid clipping
drivers with super-low latency, make S/PDIF output options
and EQ Plug-in suite. ADAT LIGHTPIPE INPUT YES YES YES YES NO solution, ideal for tracking drums, vocals, • Phantom power available for use with
Saffire 6 USB the best sounding interface
in its class. Flexible monitoring, four phono • Monitor either the main mix or cue mix ADAT LIGHTPIPE OUTPUT YES YES NO NO NO
guitars and more. most condenser microphones
OPTIONAL DIGITAL CARDS
outputs and a professional high-level via headphones, all switchable from the • The only mic-pre expansion in its class to
STEREO SPDIF I/O YES YES YES YES NO OctoPre allows for two optional 24 bit /
headphone output make it ideal for DJs too. front panel. provide 24-bit / 96kHz conversion
HEADPHONE OUTPUT 2 2 2 1 1 96 kHz A-D converter card options to be
If your sound matters to you, Saffire 6 USB is • Dedicated input/playback mix dial lets retro-fi tted; ADAT only, or the full spec card • Internal clocking and external clocking
ANALOGUE INPUT PADS 8 2 2 2 2
the only interface that will do it justice. you blend your monitor mix between what featuring ADAT, SPDIF and AES. Both feature via rear panel BNC connector
you’re recording, and the audio from NUMBER OF MIC PRES 8 8 2 2 2
external Wordclock BNC inputs.
• Two High Quality Award-winning
the computer. LIQUID PRES 2 0 0 0 0
Focusrite Pre-amps
BNC WORDCLOCK I/O YES NO NO NO NO
• High Quality 24-bit/48kHz USB Interface
VRM NO NO YES NO NO
with super low latency.
DSP INPUTS PROCESSING NO NO YES NO NO

MAXIMUM SAMPLE RATE 192kHz 96kHz 96kHz 96kHz 48kHz

STANDALONE OPERATION YES YES YES YES NO

MIXING / ROUTING SOFTWARE YES YES YES YES NO

XCITE+ PACK NO YES YES YES YES

BUS-POWERED NO NO YES YES YES

RACKMOUNTABLE YES YES NO NO NO

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 Liquid MIx, Liquid Mix 16 & Liquid Mix HD
any classic coMPressor anD eQ in History For tHe Price oF a sinGle PluG-in
Why pay for one plug-in, when you can have 60? Only Liquid • Unrivalled variety of classic emulations Multiple instances of
technology gives you genuine emulations of the most 40 compressors and 20 EQs, sampled from vintage Liquid Mix running
revered signal processors used on countless hits throughout originals with a free expanding library online. simultaneously
recording history. • One of a kind
The unique patented Dynamic Convolution process delivers
Each Liquid Mix channel provides Compressor and EQ
unparalleled EQ and Compression emulations.
emulations selected from a huge pool of high-quality vintage
and modern day classics. 40 Compressors and 20 EQs are • Hybrid super EQ
available straight out of the box, with an expanding library Create your own totally unique 7-band super EQ, built out
online. Furthermore, a totally unique hybrid 7-band ‘super of separate classic EQ bands.
EQ’ can be built out of separate classic EQ sections in
• Hardware-powered plug-ins
every channel.
Multiple instances of Liquid Mix run off the desktop

Each channel appears as a separate effect within the hardware or your own HD cards, vastly reducing the impact

sequencer. Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16 provide 32 and 16 on your CPU.

channels respectively, whilst Liquid Mix HD seamlessly • Tactile control surface

integrates Liquid technology with the Pro Tools HD With Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16, you can apply EQ and Liquid Mix HD –
environment, potentially providing over 60 simultaneous compression using hands-on tactile controls. Just plug in, perfectly integrated with
channels (dependent on the HD system). power up, and dial in the perfect mix. Pro Tools ® HD*

• Full plug-in operation

Each instance has a dedicated GUI that functions exactly
like a plug-in, providing full recall within your session.

MIX
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Pro Tools HD is a trademark of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor
affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID MIX products and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s LIQUID MIX products.
 The Liquid Channel™ Liquid 4PRE
any Mic-Pre anD coMPressor in History MIX Four cHannel liQuiD MicroPHone Pre-aMPliFier MIX

The Liquid Channel™ is a revolutionary channel strip that WHAT IS DYNAMIC CONVOLUTION? Focusrite’s new LIQUID 4PRE™ four-channel microphone • Adjustable harmonic distortion accounts for variance in
can emulate any classic mic-pre and compressor. Combining Dynamic Convolution is a unique, patented technology that pre-amplifi er utilises The Liquid Channel™’s proven Liquid™ vintage originals whislt providing additional variance over
radical new analogue mic-pre technology with Dynamic emulates the sonic properties of original Compressors, EQs technology, marrying a hugely fl exible analogue front end the sound of every pre-amp emulation.
®
Convolution techniques, and augmented by fully digital and the amplifi cation element of mic-pres. Essentially, it with cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP to deliver the • Session saver - An automatic gain control circuit
controls and remote software, it provides the ultimate samples (as opposed to modeling), the effect a processor has sounds of 40 classic microphone pre-amplifi ers across all intelligently reduces input level to help avoid critical overs.
fl uid vintage collection. on the audio signal through the application of a unique, level- four channels. Augmented by fully digital controls and remote
• 192kHz internal processing and ADC/DAC as standard -
dependant set of responses to that signal. These measured software control over Ethernet, LIQUID 4PRE provides the
• Loaded with 40 classic mic-pre and 40 Pristine state-of-the-art conversion ensures every subtle
responses, sampled at numerous levels and with a multitude ultimate fl uid multi-channel front-end.
compressor emulations nuance of the pre-amp emulation is preserved, as the
of setting combinations, are applied to the input stream on a
• 40 classic emulations deliver unmatched sonic pre-amp signal is runs from analogue to digital and back.
• 100 programme memories provide full recall of sample-by-sample basis for extremely convincing results.
every setting variety and quality. • Classic Focusrite High Pass fi lter, Phantom power and Intergrated ProTools
Liquid Channel Remote Control Software (via USB) • Remote control software provides standalone pre-amp Phase reverse Control Plug-in
• LiquidControl software allows comprehensive remote
operation via USB control from your DAW. • Simple multiple unit confi gurations - Allows eight
• Remote control as an integrated part of your channels of audio from two units over a single ADAT or
• 192kHz internal processing and ADC/DAC as standard
Pro Tools session. EtherSound connection, as well as much larger
• Focusrite digital EQ based on the Forte Suite software
multi-unit confi gurations. Liquid4Control Software
• Full recall of every parameter provides instant
• Adjustable harmonic distortion accounts for variance (via Ethernet)
For more information on the expanding emulations library: back-up of all settings. • Operator Lock Function - Allows secure use in public
in vintage originals
arenas, avoiding any unwanted alteration of all pre-amps
www.focusrite.com/support/liquid_assets settings, including gain.

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Pro Tools is a trademark of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor
affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID products and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s LIQUID products.
 Liquid Emulations
• FF GREEN 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEN CHANNEL STRIP • BRIT DESK2/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 2 • WASP 1/ BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1 • MEAT PIE/ BRIT 60’S CLASS A EQs
Emulation of a FOCUSRITE GREEN 5 CHANNEL STRIP (UK) Emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 4000 G+* console mic-pre. Emulation of a DRAWMER 1960* (UK) vacuum tube compressor amplifier Emulation of a PYE 84 4060/01* compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 60 • CLASS A 2 / BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 EQ
serial # GO05116 (UK) serial # unknown serial #1002 • GRINDER A/ BRIT MODERN DESK COPY A Based on the 4-band EQ section of a NEVE 1073* - serial # 1742
• FF RED 1/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC RED 1 • SWISS ROLL/ SWISS MODERN TUBE • BIG BLUE A/ US MODERN SOLID STATE 1A Emulation of a SMART RESEARCH C2* bus compressor • SILVER 3 / US MODERN HYBRID 3 EQ
MICROPHONE PRE-AMPLIFIERS
Emulation of a FOCUSRITE RED 1 quad Class A mic-pre. Emulation of a STUDER D19 MicVALVE* valve mic-pre. Emulation of a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004 (UK) serial # C217. Based on an AVALON VT 747SP* 6-band EQ - serial # 27093
• FLAT e-BAL/CLEAN SOUND 10kΩ ELECTRONIC
(UK) serial # FO7858T (CH) serial # 1216. (Bass Warmth, Angel Zoom, Valve Drive Gain CCW, (Standard compression setting.) • GRINDER B/ BRIT MODERN DESK COPY B • OLD TUBE 3 / US 60’S TUBE 3 EQ
Liquid Channel transparent transformerless mono mic-pre. Valve Drive Clip CW (soft) settings.) Based on a Pultec EQH-2* 3/4-band EQ - serial #s 6140
• BIG TUBE A/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 2 LΩ • BIG BLUE B/ US MODERN SOLID STATE 1B Emulation of a SMART RESEARCH C2* bus compressor
• FLAT trfmr/CLEAN SOUND 10K Ω • DEUTSCH 72/ DEUTSCH 60’S TUBE 1 • VINTAGE 3 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 4 EQ
Emulation of a GROOVES TUBES VIPRE* variable impedance pre-amp. Emulation of a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004 (UK) serial # serial # C217. (Crush setting.)
Liquid Channel transparent transformer based mono mic-pre. (US) serial # unknown. (Rise Time Slow setting.) Emulation of a TELEFUNKEN V72* valve micpre. (DE) serial # 2107. Based on an EAR 822Q* 3/4-band EQ - serial #s TH82
(OverEasy compression setting.) • MIX BUSS/ BRIT CLASSIC BUSS
• THE GUV/BRIT MODERN SOLID STATE 1 • BIG TUBE B/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 2 MΩ • DEUTSCH 76/ DEUTSCH 60’S TUBE 2 • BRIT DESK4 / BRIT MODERN DESK 4 EQ
• US RADIO/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1 Emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC FX G384* stereo compressor
Emulation of an AMEK Pure Path* dual micpre. amp (transformer-like Emulation of a GROOVES TUBES VIPRE* variable impedance pre-amp. Emulation of a TELEFUNKEN V76/80* valve mic-pre. (DE) serial # 5507. (UK) serial # FX384-180 Based on the 6-band EQ section of a single module from an
Emulation of a dbx 165* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 1821
amplifier) (UK) serial # unknown. (US) serial # unknown. (Rise Time Slow setting.) (80Hz HPF switched out.) SSL E SERIES* desk
• COPY CAT/ US MODERN COPY CAT • BRIT DESK2/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 2
• VALVE/US MODERN HYBRID 1 • SAVILLEROW/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 4 • BRIT TUBE1/ BRIT MODERN TUBE 1 • BRIT DESK5 / BRIT MODERN DESK 5 EQ
Emulation of a EMPIRICAL LABS EL8 DISTRESSOR* (US) serial # 1689 Emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 4000 G+* console compressor
Emulation of an APHEX Thermionics Model 1100* discrete Class A tube Emulation of a TL AUDIO PA-1* dual pentode valve mic-pre. Based on the 6-band EQ section of a single module from an
Emulation of a HELIOS* console mic-pre./EQ • VINTAGE/ US VINTAGE TUBE 1 (UK) serial # unknown.
dual mic-pre. (US) serial # 1134 (UK) serial # 130318. SSL G SERIES* desk
(UK) serial # unknown. (Colour Green.) Emulation of a FAIRCHILD MODEL 670* (US) serial # 530 • BRIT DESK3/ BRIT MODERN DESK 1
• US TRANY/US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1 • NASHVILLE BRIT CLASSIC DESK 5 • HUGE TUBE / US MODERN TUBE 6 EQ
• DUNK/ US MODERN TUBE 2 • FF ISA 130/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC ISA 130 Emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 510* (5000 series dynamics Based on a MANLEY MASSIVE PASSIVE* 6-band EQ - serial # MSMPX1100
Emulation of an API 3124+* discrete quad mic-pre. (US) serial # 10149 Emulation of a TRIDENT-MTA A SERIES* dual discrete console mic-pre./EQ module) (UK) serial # unknown.
Emulation of a MANLEY SLAM!* Transformer/valve mic-pre. Emulation of a FOCUSRITE ISA 130 (UK) serial # F00069T • BRIT DESK6 / BRIT 80’S CLASSIC DESK 1 EQ
• TRANY H/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1 HOT (US) serial # SLAM120. (UK) serial # 1017208. • ACME 1/ US MODERN TUBE 3
• FF GREEN 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEN CHANNEL STRIP Based on the 6-band EQ section of a single channel from an
Emulation of an API 3124+* discrete quad mic-pre. (US) serial #10149 • NEW AGE 1/ US MODERN DISCRETE 3 • VIKING 1/ DANISH CLASSIC TUBE 1 Emulation of a SUMMIT DCL-200* dual compressor/limiter
Emulation of a FOCUSRITE CHANNEL STRIP (UK) serial # GO05116 AMEK ANGELA CONSOLE* - serial # 01314
• SILVER 1A/US MODERN DISCRETE 1 HΩ Emulation of a MILLENNIA HV-3D* 8-channel mic-pre. Emulation of a TUBE TECH MEC 1A* tube channel strip (DK) serial # 9503. (US) serial # 0721076
• FF RED 7/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC RED 7 • SILVER 2 / US MODERN TUBE 1 EQ
Emulation of an AVALON AD 2022* dual mono Class A pre-amp. (US) serial # D-367. • STELLAR 1A/ US 60’S TUBE 2 HΩ • ACME 2/ US MODERN TUBE 4 Based on the 5-band EQ of an AVALON VT 737SP* channel - serial # 12545
(US) serial # 28136 (Impedance set to ‘mic’) Emulation of a UNIVERSAL AUDIO M610* mono tube pre-amp. Emulation of a FOCUSRITE RED 7 (UK) serial # FO6350T
• NEW AGE 2A/ US MODERN HYBRID 2A Emulation of a SUMMIT TLA-100A* tube levelling amplifier • SILVER 4 / US MODERN TUBE 1 EQ
• SILVER 1B/US MODERN DISCRETE 1 MΩ (US) serial # 459. • DUNK A/ US MODERN FET 1
Emulation of a MILLENNIA STT-1* mono mic pre/channel strip (US) serial # 0120429 Based on the 4-band EQ of an AVALON 2055* - serial # 10747
Emulation of an AVALON AD 2022* dual mono Class A pre-amp. • STELLAR 1B/ US 60’S TUBE 2 LΩ Emulation of a MANLEY SLAM!* (US) serial # SLAM120 (FET limiter)
(US) serial # 0-161. (Vacuum tube setting.) • LEVELLER/ US CLASSIC TUBE 3 • PLATINUM2 / FOCUSRITE PLATINUM BASS FACTORY EQ
(US) serial # 28136 (Impedance set to ‘mic’) • NEW AGE 2B/US MODERN HYBRID 2B Emulation of a UNIVERSAL AUDIO M610* mono tube pre-amp. • DUNK B/ US MODERN OPTICAL 1
Emulation of a TELETRONIX MODEL LA-2A* (US) valve compressor/limiter Based on the 7-band EQ featured on the Japanese exclusive
• SILVER 2/ US MODERN TUBE 1 Emulation of a MILLENNIA STT-1* mono micpre./channel strip ( (US) serial # 459. Emulation of a MANLEY SLAM!* (US) serial # SLAM120 serial # 00227 (Silver face, pre-Harman) PLATINUM BASS FACTORY* - serial # P060929
Emulation of an AVALON VT-737SP* valve channel strip (ELOP (opto) limiter)
US) serial # 0-161. (Vacuum tube and transformer setting.) • BRIT TUBE/ BRIT MODERN TUBE 1 • TRANY 4 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 4 EQ
(US) serial # 12545 • BRIT DESK1/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 1 COMPRESSORS • PRIMITIVE/ US CLASSIC TUBE 2 Based on an API 550b* 4-band EQ - serial # 02212
Emulation of a TL AUDIO C-1* dual valve compressor (UK) serial # 121739
• BRIT 70’S/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 3 Emulation of a NEVE VR CONSOLE* mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown. • FLAT COMP/ CLEAN SOUND FREE CONTROLS Emulation of a MANLEY STEREO “VARIABLE MU”* • ZEBRA 2 / US ZEBRA DESCRETE DESK COPY EQ
• VIKING 1/ DANISH CLASSIC TUBE 1
Emulation of a CADAC G Series 268E* console mic-pre. Focusrite Liquid Channel DSP compressor. (US) serial # MSLC61536 Based on the CHANDLER LIMITED PASSIVE TG* Channel MkII Abbey Road
• CLASS A 1/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 1 Emulation of a TUBE TECH CL-1B* compressor (DK) serial # 04150
(UK) serial # unknown. • TRANY C/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1C • BIG GREEN/ BRIT CLASSIC OPTICAL Special Edition EMI
Emulation of a NEVE 33114* mono micpre./EQ (UK) serial # unknown • VIKING 2/ DANISH CLASSIC TUBE 2
• BIRD BRAIN/US MODERN SOLID STATE 1 Emulation of an API 2500* stereo mastering compressor, Emulation of a JOE MEEK SC2* COMPRESSOR* (UK) serial # 05-1038 • TRANY 5 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 5 EQ
• CLASS A 2A/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 HΩ Emulation of a TUBE TECH LCA 2B* dual/stereo compressor/limiter
Emulation of a CRANE SONG LTD Flamingo* dual channel discrete (US) serial #0016 (Old/Normal/Hard settings.) • NEW AGE 2E/ US MODERN HYBRID 2E Based on an API 559 9-band EQ - serial # AX-GP-02211
Emulation of a NEVE 1073* mono micpre./EQ (UK) serial # 7172K (DK) serial # 04010
Class A mic-pre. (US) serial # unknown. • TRANY A/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1A Emulation of a MILLENNIA STT-1* (US) serial # 0-161 • OLD TUBE 1 / US 60’S TUBE 1 EQ
• CLASS A 2B/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 LΩ • STELLAR 1/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
• BIG BLUE A/US /CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1Ω (Solid state input, solid state compressor settings.) Based on a PULTEC EQP1* 3/4-band EQ - serial # 1253
Emulation of a NEVE 1073* mono micpre./EQ (UK) serial # 7172K Emulation of an API 2500* stereo mastering compressor (US) serial #0016 Emulation of a UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176LN* mono limiting amplifier,
Emulation of a dbx 786* dual mic-pre. (US) serial # FN97BD-10029 (Old/Normal/Soft settings.) • NEW AGE 2A/ US MODERN HYBRID 2A • OLD TUBE 2 / US 60’S TUBE 2 EQ
• CLASS AB 3A/ BRIT 70’S CLASS AB 3 HΩ (US) serial # 1394 (Black face, pre-Harman; a re-issue of the Urei 1176LN)
Emulation of a MILLENNIA STT-1* (US) serial # 0-161 (Vacuum tube input, Based on a Pultec MEQ5* 3-band EQ - serial # 1742
• BIG BLUE B/US /CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1 LΩ • SILVER 2/ US MODERN TUBE 1 • STELLAR 2/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 2
Emulation of a AMS NEVE 1081* Classic mono mic-pre./EQ Vacuum tube compressor settings.) • PLATINUM1 / FOCUSRITE PLATINUM VOICE MASTER EQ
Emulation of a dbx 786* dual mic-pre. (US) serial # FN97BD-10029 Emulation of an AVALON VT-737SP* valve channel strip (US) serial #28150 Emulation of a UREI MODEL 1176LN* mono limiting amplifier
(UK) serial # 50189/B Based on the 5-band EQ featured on the original and first PLATINUM unit -
• WASP 1/BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1 • LIVE SOUND/ BRIT LIVE SOUND 1 • CLASS A 1 / BRIT 70’S CLASS A 1
• CLAS AB 3B/ BRIT 70’S CLASS AB 3 LΩ (US) serial # 11854 (Silver face) serial # P070110
Emulation of a DRAWMER 1960* vacuum tube compressor amplifier Emulation of a BSS DPR402* dual compressor/limiter (UK) serial #02-9983-B Emulation of a NEVE 2254/A* dual/stereo compressor/limiter
Emulation of a AMS NEVE 1081* Classicmono mic-pre./EQ • STELLAR 3/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 3 • ISA 115 / FOCUSRITE ISA 115 EQ
(UK) serial # 1002 (UK) serial # 5008K
(UK) serial # 50189/B • LONDON/ BRIT BOUTIQUE TUBE 1 Emulation of a UREI/TELETRONIX* mono levelling amplifier LA-3A Based on a FOCUSRITE ISA 115 6-band EQ
• SCARLET/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 1 • CLASS A 2/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2
• OLD TUBE/ US 60’S TUBE 1 Emulation of a CHISWICK REACH* (UK) stereo valve compressor (US) serial # 1584 (Black face, 30dB switch setting on rear panel.) • CLASS A 4 / BRIT 60’S CLASS A 3 EQ
Emulation of a DW FEARN VT-2* dual channel vacuum mic-pre. Emulation of a NEVE 33609/B* dual/stereo compressor/limiter
Emulation of a PULTEC MB-1* fixed gain valve mic-pre. serial #RMS0061 • STELLAR 4/ US CLASSIC OPTICAL 1 Based on the 3-band EQ section of a NEVE 1058* Channel - serial # 375
(US) serial # 38 (UK) serial # 108
(US) serial # 6846 • WASP 2/ BRIT CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1 Emulation of a UREI LA-4* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 4832A • TRANY 3 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 3 EQ
• FF ISA 110/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC ISA 110 • BRIT DESK1/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 1
• RE-ISSUE/ MODERN DEUTSCH CLASSIC Emulation of a DRAWMER DL221X* (UK) serial #1008X (Silver face) Based on an API 550a 4-band EQ - serial #s 3855
Emulation of a FOCUSRITE ISA 110 mono micpre./EQ (UK) serial # 665 Emulation of a NEVE VR CONSOLE* compressor (UK) serial # unknown.
Emulation of a SOUNDS INCORPORATED TELEFUNKEN V72* valve
mic-pre. (DE) serial # unknown

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 Your sound is very electro based… Did your And the key features you love on the
routes begin in dance music? Liquid Channel?

I started as a DJ and moved into production I’m into the different combinations of
after helping a friend of mine (Rollo) set up compression and pre-amps. The precise
La roux are singer-synth player Elly Jackson
the band Faithless. I went on to produce my emulations offer me a lot of variety and
and co-writer/producer Ben Langmaid.
own records under the guises of Huff & Puff access to a vast array of classic units in the
There self titled debut album has delivered
and Huff & Herb to name a few. studio, which I’d otherwise spend a small
some of the years biggest tracks in No.1
fortune on! Been able to save my presets is a
selling single Bulletproof and In for the
handy feature as well…
Kill charting at No.2. The album has been What inspirations and creative direction
nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize. were behind your 1st studio album with
La Roux? What benefi ts have the liquid channel

Bands like Tears for Fears, Heaven 17, and the brought to your studio work?

Eurythmics were big inspirations. As were Quite simply its quick to setup and easy to
our own ideas and emotions... use. You can tailor the kit to your vocalist’s
sound and tone whilst tapping into the vast
bank of presets. I’m only just scratching the
How are you using the liquid channel in
sides of its full potential.
the studio?

I’m using the liquid channel Mainly for vocals

and currently testing out all the combinations If you could add another feature to the liquid

of vintage compressors, eq’s and pre-amps to channel what would it be?

see how it performs! It’s such a feature rich unit I wouldn’t add
anything at present but in time, who knows…
Maybe something will show up when I get
What are your main reasons for going with
deep into using it.
We caught up with Ben during a busy live Focusrite Hardware?
touring schedule to chat about how La Roux
They’re a solid company with a very strong
have utilised Focusrite products on the How have you found the linkup with the liquid
reputation. I used the Saffire Pro 26 and the
current and forthcoming albums. channel to your DAW?
ISA430MKII to record all of Elly’s vocals on
the first La Roux album and they produced The seamless linkup with my mac made it
some quality results. quick and easy to setup. We had it plugged
in straight out the box and running in a few
minutes. I’m also able to back up my presets.

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 ISA828 – 8 Channel Pre ISA428 – Pre Pack Digital Card Options
eiGHt classic Pre-aMPs alonGsiDe eiGHt cHannels oF unParalleleD a-D Four classic Pres alonGsiDe eiGHt cHannels oF unParalleleD a-D With converters, as with many other things in life “It’s not how big
it is, but what you do with it that counts”. Converter specifi cations
alone are no measure of the quality of the record signal path.
Rather, it is a combination of both the converter specifi cations and
the quality of the system that supports it.

Focusrite A/D converter cards are designed to meet the absolute

maximum design specifi cations possible for the converter
chip-sets used. Innovative circuitry around the converter, the
operation of the circuitry within the host unit, the shorter signal
Combining the best of yesterday with the best • The classic Focusrite pre at its lowest Classic mic-pre technology, custom Focusrite • Four classic Focusrite transformer-based
path and a quieter operational environment mean that Focusrite’s
of tomorrow, Focusrite’s ISA828 eight channel cost-per-channel to date. input and limiting circuits and the very best in A/D preamps.
optional A/D converters offer an immense level of performance
pre-amplifi er features exactly the same classic • The best A/D performance on the market, conversion technology, the ISA 428 Pre Pack raises • 8 channels of cutting-edge A/D conversion, for the price.
microphone pre-amplifi er design as Focusrite’s bar none (requires optional ADC). the bar for multi-channel recording solutions into running at up to 192kHz (requires optional ADC).
critically acclaimed Forte console. To partner Pro Tools HD, or any other professional DAW. Equally,
• Integrates quickly and seamlessly with ProTools • Proprietory optical Soft Limiter circuit
seamlessly with Pro Tools HD and other professional it can be used as an additional set of high quality pre
HD via 25-pin D-Types. (requires optional ADC)
DAW platforms, the ISA828 combines our fi nest amps for any analogue or digital console.
eight-channel A/D converter option with convenient • Switchable Impedance to suit any microphone. • Multiple Front Panel Instrument DI. No separate
25-pin D-type connectors. • Multiple Front Panel Instrument DI. No separate DI box required.

DI box required. • Analogue insert points on every channel.

• High pass fi lter, Phase reverse and Phantom • Classic High Pass Filters on every channel.
power on every channel.

ISA428 & ISA828 - 192kHz ADC

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 ISA One
classic MicroPHone Pre-aMPliFier WitH inDePenDent D.i.
The ISA One microphone pre-amplifi er • The classic Focusrite microphone
delivers Focusrite’s prestigious ISA pre-amplifi er at its lowest cost to date.
transformer- based pre-amplifi er in a • Independent D.I. Channel, featuring Rugged Custom Flight Case
rugged and portable chassis, at a independent gain control. Built to protect your ISA One
groundbreaking price. from the rigors of the road.
• Switchable Impedance to suit
any microphone.

• Headphone Output with Volume Control,

to feed either a stereo cue mix or the
input mix.

• Dedicated Insert Point to place extra

processing between the input and
the optional converter.

OPTIONAL DIGITAL CARD

What use is a great mic-pre, if the digital
ISA One shares the same pre-amplifi er conversion in your interface decimates the
topology as Focusrite’s classic ISA110, audio quality before it hits your computer?
featuring the original Lundhal LL1538
transformer and bespoke Zobel network. The optional Stereo ISA 24 bit / 192kHz
This pre-amplifi er topology formed the Analogue to Digital converter card lets
cornerstone of Focusrite’s legendary you to use the digital inputs on your
Forte console and ISA Series pre-amplifi ers interface, thus by-passing its lower
have been used on countless hit records grade converters. Installing this card
over the last two decades. With its robust will complete your signal chain, delivering
construction, the ISA One has made the truly professional performance (120dB
classic Focusrite signature sound more Dynamic Range) from mic to DAW.
portable and more affordable than
The card can be retrofi tted at any time,
ever before.
and provides AES/EBU, SPDIF and ADAT
(96kHz) outputs.

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 ISA430 MkII – Producer Pack ISA220 – Session Pack Digital Card Options
tHe Pinnacle oF Focusrite’s analoGue cHannel striP tecHnoloGy all tHe essential classic Focusrite MoDules With converters, as with many other things in life “It’s not how big
it is, but what you do with it that counts”. Converter specifi cations
alone are no measure of the quality of the record signal path.
Rather, it is a combination of both the converter specifi cations and
the quality of the system that supports it.

Focusrite A/D converter cards are designed to meet the absolute

maximum design specifi cations possible for the converter
chip-sets used. Innovative circuitry around the converter, the
operation of the circuitry within the host unit, the shorter signal
The ISA 430 MKII represents the pinnacle of • Classic Focusrite EQ design; an expanded The ISA 220 Session Pack provides all you need to • Classic Focusrite transformer-based Mic pre
path and a quieter operational environment mean that Focusrite’s
Focusrite’s analogue channel strip technology, version of the original ISA 110 record your session with precision and Focusrite and EQ from the original 110
optional A/D converters offer an immense level of performance
bringing together all the classic designs in one • Post mic pre output for the shortest possible sonic performance. It features many of the original • Proprietory Focusrite VCA Compressor from the for the price.
comprehensive production tool. Augmented signal path circuits of the fl agship ISA 430 Producer Pack along legendary Red 3
with additional features and fl avours, alongside with some new features of its own.
• Proprietary Focusrite discrete Class A VCA Gate • Frequency adaptive limiter to avoid critical
unmatched internal routing and connectivity, the
and Expander designs digital overs
ISA 430 MKII confirms Focusrite’s iconic status
as the leading manufacturer of channel strips. • Optical de-esser featuring ‘De-esser Listen’ for • Unique blend feature for adding dynamics into
precise control over sibilance the compressed signal path

• Classic Focusrite transformer-based Mic-pre • Soft Limiter to avoid critical digital overload • Optical de-esser featuring ‘De-esser Listen’ for
with variable impedance and ‘Air’ feature (requires optional ADC) precise control over sibilance

• Multi format Compressor; transparent VCA • Optional Stereo A/D – 24-bit 192 kHz Delta • Optional Stereo A/D – 24 bit 96 KHz Delta
circuit and two vintage optical solutions Sigma converter Sigma converter

ISA430 Mk II Stereo
192kHz ADC

ISA 220 Stereo

96kHz ADC
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 Forté Suite Focusrite Guitar FX Plug-in Suite
cHannel striP PluG-in For Pro tools, BaseD on tHe Focusrite FortÉ ProFessional aMP, Distortion anD auDio tool PluG-ins For tHe serious MoDern Guitarist

The Focusrite Forte Suite is a channel Modules Include: Focusrite’s Guitar FX Plug-in Suite includes
strip plug-in for Pro Tools based on the • ISA110 EQ eleven professional VST/AU plug-ins, ideal
now-legendary Focusrite Forte recording • ISA130 Multichannel Surround Compressor for today’s modern guitarist. These include
console of the mid ‘80s. • ISA130 Gate fi ve of the world’s finest guitar amp models

Utilizing virtual vintage modules, Forte • ISA130 Expander and four distortion pedal effects, all courtesy

Suite brings Focusrite’s sonic signature to • ISA130 De-esser of bespoke Italian software company

Pro Tools through sophisticated modeling ‘Overloud’; experts in the fi eld of accurate

of the ISA 110 EQ and ISA 130 dynamics guitar amp modeling. It also features an

processors (including compressor, de- attractive ‘hot tuna’ guitar tuner and ‘smart’

esser and noise gate), the key modules hum remover.

The classic Focusrite Forte Console designed by Rupert Neve at Master Rock Studios, London, 1989
from the acclaimed Focusrite Forte analog
console. It also includes surround modes • Professional VST/AU amp and pedal plug-ins

as well as graphical representations of EQ, Including fi ve of the world’s finest guitar

compression, and related module curves. amp models and four distortion pedal effects

Forte provides a six-band EQ and multi- • Utilises well-renowned analogue

channel compressor, gate, and expander. modelling technology
Sidechain input and frequency filters are Derived from Italian software company
also provided for the dynamics processors. Overloud’s TH1 software.

The Forte Suite operates both as a • Two essential Guitarist tools

channel strip plug-in and as individual A Including a stunning ‘hot tuna’ guitar
ISA 110, ISA 130 dynamics, and ISA 130 tuner and a ‘smart hum remover’ with the
compressor modules. In addition, the ability to analyse and act intelligently on a
ISA 130 compressor supports all Pro signal using ‘Learn’ mode.
Tools surround sound formats. • A host of factory pre-sets straight
out of the box
Providing a number of great tones for you
to audition immediately.

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Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD are trademarks of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated,
connected nor affiliated with Focusrite.
 Red 7 The ‘Rite’ Red Red 1 & 8
Mic-Pre & Dynamics The Focusrite Red Range is hand-made, Transformers are not new in audio; Quad and Dual mic-PRES
crafted to the highest standards. All the they were there at the outset, but whilst
Red Processors are manufactured solely in others were trying to design them out to
the UK using machine-tooled, half-inch thick cut costs, Focusrite went after the best
claret red anodised aluminium. The chassis transformer possible, a philosophy which
features recessed section grooves and resulted in the transformers you find in
styling motifs, (sculpted with diamond-tip the Red series today.
cutters,) porthole windows, anoprinted Low frequency second order distortion
silver control text, and firm-response created by transformer saturation
illuminated switches. provides the character that many perceive
All Red products feature sealed relays, as ‘warmth’. Meanwhile, a high frequency
(gold-plated silver in an inert gas,) situated emphasis generated by the reactance of
in the middle of the circuits in which they the coil resonance with the terminating

Red 3
The Red 7 employs the same superb mic • The industry standard channel strip for switch. The precious metals mean that all impedance of the microphone or receiving
pre-amp as the Red 1 and Red 8, alongside post-production contacts are low resistance, and the gas device, provides the engineer with open,
Using the same circuit topology as the • Classic Focusrite Mic Pre transformer-
a compressor design from the Red 3 and • Classic transformer-based Focusrite prevents any kind of corrosion of the surface spacious high frequencies. The Red Range
de-esser/exciter stage. With its superb mic pre
Dual Compressor/Limiter of the contacts, meaning the most perfect mic transformer in particular gets its
original ISA mic pre designs, the Red 1 and based design
8 offer respectively, four and two channels • Phase reverse and phantom power
signal path, outstanding ease of use, audio switching device ever designed - legendary “transparent yet warm” label
• Comprehensive dynamics control, of uncompromised Focusrite microphone
and an integrated all-in-one design, the utterly passive, zero distortion caused from this process, an apparent contradiction • VU output level meter
including VCA-based compresser, amplification. Used with high quality ribbon,
Red 7 is a powerful tool for voice recording and no FET’s required. in terms, yet a genuine characteristic –
de-esser and exciter valve and condenser mics, the Red 1 and Red • Scribble discs
in all situations, from music studios to audition a unit and hear for yourself.
Red Range processors with mic pre’s feature 8 obtain outstanding results with any sound • Stepped gain potentiometers
post production. • Illuminated push-button switches for
solid-state-amplified audio transformers, source, but especially voice, piano and
every section
which help to give the characteristic “warm, string instruments.
• Precision VU metering of signal level or The Red 3 employs an unusual and original • Single-VCA design delivers high quality organic sound” loved by studios world-wide.
gain change (switched) single-VCA design to achieve high quality and and truly independent compression Transformers are the only way of giving a
truly independent compression and limiting, and limiting truly floating and earth-free system, because
without the compromise and unnecessary • Stereo switch for true stereo operation there’s no galvanic connection between the
processing involved in traditional designs. from a single set of controls input and output circuitry.
The success of the design is attested to
• Key inputs with illuminated
by the Red 3’s TEC award for Outstanding
push-button selection
Technical Achievement in the Signal
Processing Technology category. • Illuminated push-button switches for
compressor/limiter in/out on each channel

• Can operate as a discrete channel unit

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 TwinTrak Pro TrakMaster Pro
stereo tracKinG anD true stereo coMPression tHe Most aFForDaBle ProFessional tracKinG DeVice to Date

TrakMaster Pro is Focusrite’s most affordable

recording channel strip to date. Providing

VoiceMaster Pro
performance specifications never before seen at this
TwinTrak Pro provides all you need to track, • Two award-winning Class A pre-amps price point, it features a mic-pre derived from the
monitor and mix, leaving your mixer gathering award-winning Green range, front panel DI, problem-
• Dual mono/stereo compressor -
dust! Principally an affordable, high-spec, solving mid-scoop EQ, intuitive optical compression, tHe aWarD-WinninG Voice-oPtiMiseD cHannel striP
Featuring custom fast-acting optos
stereo tracking device, TwinTrak Pro also boasts latency-free monitoring, and the Platinum Pro series
• Front Panel DI - For quick and easy plug and play
comprehensive stereo latency-free monitoring and ADC option.
unmatched digital connectivity. The award-winning • Mid ‘Scoop’ EQ -
mic-pres capture every subtle detail, whilst the For solving problematic frequencies • Award winning class A mic pre
optical compressor, (custom optos, comprehensive • Stereo latency-free monitoring - An end to • Direct access from the front fascia for both XLR
controls and true stereo linking,) provides smooth latency nightmares and TRS Jack
yet effective control of the signals’ dynamics.
• Variable Impedance - • Simple yet extremely effective opto-compressor
Get more from your microphones
• 3 Band Optimised EQ with sweep VoiceMaster Pro is a comprehensive mono channel • Award-winning class A Preamp
• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz strip, optimised for vocal use but able to process any
• Pre/Post EQ position for compressor Tube Sound • Vintage Harmonics and Tube Sound allow you
• Stereo D/A fi tted as standard instrument with outstanding results. A classic Focusrite to get creative
• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz
mic-pre alongside a host of other processors make
• Latency-free Monitoring ensures direct and
VoiceMaster Pro the perfect interface between your
delay-free mix control.
microphone and the DAW, delivering all that’s required
to create the perfect vocal. • Voice-optimised EQ for quick musical results

• Custom fast-acting Opto Compression

• ISA Series De-esser for unobtrusive reduction

of sibilance

• Insert points, FX send/returns & DI functionality

Platinum Pro series • High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz

ADC option
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