How to install Hitmaker Expansion and access included plugins on my Focusrite Scarlett audio interface? (Focusrite Scarlett Audio Interfaces Owner's Manual)

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Apr 03, 2025 - 04:00 AM

To install the Hitmaker Expansion and access the included plugins on your Focusrite Scarlett audio interface, please follow these steps:

1. Register your Focusrite Scarlett audio interface: Before you can access the Hitmaker Expansion and plugins, you need to register your audio interface on the Focusrite website. Visit the Focusrite website and create an account if you don't have one already. Then, register your Scarlett audio interface by entering its serial number.

2. Download and install the Focusrite Control software: The Focusrite Control software is required to manage and configure your Scarlett audio interface. Visit the Focusrite website and navigate to the Downloads section. Select your Scarlett model and download the latest version of the Focusrite Control software for your operating system. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Activate the Hitmaker Expansion and plugins: After installing the Focusrite Control software, launch it and sign in with your Focusrite account credentials. Once signed in, you should see your registered Scarlett audio interface listed in the software's main window. Click on your interface to access its settings.

4. Accessing the plugins: Within the Focusrite Control software, navigate to the "Plug-ins" tab. Here, you will find the list of included plugins, including Antares Auto-Tune Access, Relab's LX480 Essentials, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 255, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rockkit, and Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC. You can activate and use these plugins directly within the Focusrite Control software.

Note: Some plugins may require additional steps for activation or installation. Please refer to the respective plugin's documentation or the Focusrite website for detailed instructions on using each plugin.

For further assistance or troubleshooting, refer to the Focusrite Scarlett Audio Interfaces Owner's Manual provided with your audio interface.