Scarlett 2i2 Help

[LiveeviL2000]

I bought the 2i2 3rd gen and I'm having a good deal of trouble getting it to communicate with REAPER. I went to the Reaper forum and I'm still waiting for authentication to post there. With so many knowledgeable people here, lets see if my TTR brethren can solve this one.

Here is the deal.
I'm running Windows 10.
The latest version of REAPER.
and of course the 2i2.
I downloaded the latest driver from Focusrite, installed it and went by the book (the focusrite site) as far as install goes.
Went into Reaper to tell it to use the Scarlett and the device is not found in the ASIO drop down list.
I searched a bunch of resources on the internet and there are a bunch of delete and reinstall suggestions. I deleted and reinstalled Focusrite (which is the sofware), and Reaper. Still no joy, did not solve the problem. Reinstalled the driver and that didnt help.
Anything constructive would save my sanity at this point. Also, I have run out of colorful obscenities to spew over this issue.

As a side note, there are a ton of different issues with Focusrite 3rd gen, most of which do not pertain to me. Just makes me wonder about the integrity of the driver I installed

 

[Iron1]

If ya want, I can post this on the Reaper forum for you...

 

[LiveeviL2000]

That would be cool. I've been waiting for authorization to post for a couple of days now.

 

[Iron1]

Here ya go: Reaper not recognizing Scarlet 2i2 Gen 3 - Cockos Incorporated Forums

 

[LiveeviL2000]

you got a reply already. Too bad I cant post yet

 

[Sapient]

That would be cool. I've been waiting for authorization to post for a couple of days now.

Is the unit 'on'? Is there an ASIO option in the list (ASIO in general)? If so, select it - it then might reveal it is for Focusrite.

(I'll try a few things since you can't respond. I know Iron's got you covered and maybe he can just update Reaper Forum with a solution that may result.)

 

[Ramo]

Seems Reaper gone after update….

Ive had lots of issues using Reaper past few days…

 

[LiveeviL2000]

Is the unit 'on'? Is there an ASIO option in the list (ASIO in general)? If so, select it - it then might reveal it is for Focusrite.

(I'll try a few things since you can't respond. I know Iron's got you covered and maybe he can just update Reaper Forum with a solution that may result.)

No, unfortunately no "general" ASIO option. Its on too

 

[LiveeviL2000]

Seems Reaper gone after update….

Ive had lost off issues using Reaper past few day…

I started to think it was the last update too, but I didnt own this scarlett before the update and I did the update (stupidly) right before I hooked up the 2i2.

 

[Sapient]

Close Reaper, Unplug the Focusrite then plug it back in. Make sure it's on, then start Reaper. Does it show up?

 

[LiveeviL2000]

I'll have to wait until I get home to try boot sequencing.

 

[Session 5]

https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360006986199--Getting-started-with-your-Scarlett-2i2-third-generation-

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

I started to think it was the last update too, but I didnt own this scarlett before the update and I did the update (stupidly) right before I hooked up the 2i2.

This does sound ridiculous but
Turn off the firewall and antivirus.
Shut down the computer.
plug in 2i2 and restart the computer.
If the device is finally recognized and works, turn the firewall and antivirus back on.
Either the firewall or antivirus can block recognition or can also block installation of drivers.
Restarting is also needed sometimes for devices to be installed or recognized.

 

[Ramo]

This does sound ridiculous but
Turn off the firewall and antivirus.
Shut down the computer.
plug in 2i2 and restart the computer.
If the device is finally recognized and works, turn the firewall and antivirus back on.
Either the firewall or antivirus can block recognition or can also block installation of drivers.
Restarting is also needed sometimes for devices to be installed or recognized.

Yas, that can happen!

 

[LiveeviL2000]

This does sound ridiculous but
Turn off the firewall and antivirus.
Shut down the computer.
plug in 2i2 and restart the computer.
If the device is finally recognized and works, turn the firewall and antivirus back on.
Either the firewall or antivirus can block recognition or can also block installation of drivers.
Restarting is also needed sometimes for devices to be installed or recognized.

I dont know why I didnt think of that. Great idea, I'll definately try that out tonight.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

I dont know why I didnt think of that. Great idea, I'll definately try that out tonight.

What computer?

 

[mcblink]

Guess I won't be updating Reaper until I don't hear that people are having problems with it anymore lol

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

Guess I won't be updating Reaper until I don't hear that people are having problems with it anymore lol

I avoid updating mostly.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

I dont know why I didnt think of that. Great idea, I'll definately try that out tonight.

Reinstall the drivers with firewall antivirus shut off.
Shut down.
plug in 2i2 / turn on 2i2
Restart and see if it worked.
Turn fw av back on.

 

[LiveeviL2000]

What computer?

Its an i7 processor, plenty of processing power for what I need.