Thanks to the ubiquity of computers and
music software, it’s never been easier to
record music onto a high-quality digital
format. Most new desktops and laptops
VST plug-ins, but if you want to just record
your guitar and voice, you need an audio
interface. The Focusrite Scarlett allows you
to easily plug in an XLR mic or quarter-inch
FOCUSRITE SCARLETT SOLO
even come with free music software, with
Garageband on the Apple side and FL
Studio on the Windows side (with open-
source Audacity in the middle). There’s
plenty you can do with programming and
guitar input right out the box, making it an
essential bridge for early recording.
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