Combine multiple audio interfaces by creating an Aggregate Device An Aggregate Device lets you use audio inputs and outputs from different devices at the same time with audio applications like Logic Pro, GarageBand, MainStage, and most other Core Audio-compliant applications.
- This is a Windows-only update containing the latest version of Scarlett MixControl and all drivers required to get up and running with your Scarlett interface. Changes: - Updates Windows USB 2.0 driver to 2.5.1. Updates 6i6, 8i6, 18i6, 18i8, 18i20 firmware to 586. Enables standalone mode on 18i8 and 6i6.
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Onyx Driver Compatibility
If you need to quickly see which driver you need to install on your system for your mixer or interface, you can cross reference it with your operating system using this chart.
| XP | XP Service Pack 2 | XP Service Pack 3 | Vista | Vista Service Pack 2 | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Mac OS 10.5 - 10.6.7 | Mac OS 10.6.8 - 10.8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx-i Serials Beginning with 204 | Not Supported | Not Supported | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | Not Supported | Mac v4.1 |
| Onyx-i Serials Beginning with 003 | Not Supported | PC v1.7 | PC v1.9 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.9 | PC v1.7 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac Core Audio |
| Onyx FireWire Option Card | v1.1.1 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac Core Audio |
| Onyx Blackbird | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PCv4.1 | PC v4.1 | Mac v3.5.2 | Mac v4.1 |
| Onyx Blackjack | Not Supported | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac v4.1 |
| Onyx Satellite | Not Supported | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac Core Audio |
*PC Driver v1.9 and Mac OS Core Audio for Onyx-i mixers do not support device aggregation. This means you cannot connect multiple Onyx-i devices to the same computer for simultanous use. Similarily, you cannot aggregate Onyx-i mixers with Onyx Blackbirds.
*Drive v4.1.0 + Control Panel v1.0.0 do support device aggregation on PC and Mac with other Onyx-i mixers, as well as Onyx Blackbirds (up to four devices). Note that if you are connecting an Onyx-i mixer to a PC or Mac by itself, the above PC or Mac driver is the appropriate driver for that setup. However, if you are planning to aggregate the Onyx-i mixer with an Onyx Blackbird, you will need the latest driver and control panel for the Onyx Blackbird which installs the Onyx Blackbird control panel and allows you to aggregate it with other Onyx-i mixers starting with the serial number 204.
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Information about these and other types of Mac ports is in the specifications for your Mac: Choose Apple menu > About This Mac, click Support, then click Specifications. Or check your Mac user guide.
Thunderbolt / USB 4
These Mac models have Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports:
Use these ports with displays and other devices that connect using either a Thunderbolt 3 cable or USB-C cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.
Thunderbolt 3
These Mac models have Thunderbolt 3 ports:
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
- iMac (21.5-inch, 2017)
- iMac Pro
- Mac Pro (2019)
- Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)
- Mac mini (2018)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
Use these ports with displays and other devices that connect using either a Thunderbolt 3 cable or USB-C cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.
If your Mac notebook or desktop computer has more than one port like this, each port supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C.
USB-C
MacBook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single USB-C port. This port doesn't support Thunderbolt devices.
Use this port with displays and other devices that connect using a USB-C cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.
If your Mac has only one port like this, it's a MacBook that supports USB-C but not Thunderbolt.
Thunderbolt
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These Mac models have Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports:
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2011 through 2015
- MacBook Air introduced in 2011 through 2017
- Mac mini introduced in 2011 through 2014
- iMac introduced in 2011 through 2015
- Mac Pro introduced in 2013
Use these ports with displays and other devices that connect using a Thunderbolt cable.
Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.
Mini DisplayPort
These Mac models have Mini DisplayPort:
- MacBook Pro introduced in late 2008 through 2010
- MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 through 2010
- Mac mini introduced in 2009 and 2010
- iMac introduced in 2009 and 2010
- Mac Pro introduced in 2009 through 2012
Use this port with displays that connect using a Mini DisplayPort cable.
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Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port.
USB-A
Use these ports with devices that connect using a USB-A cable. USB ports are sometimes known by the USB specification of the port, such as USB 2 or USB 3.
Left to right: power, two Thunderbolt, USB-A, and Audio-Out.
HDMI
Use HDMI with displays and TVs that connect using an HDMI cable.
Ethernet
Use Ethernet with networks and devices that connect using an Ethernet (RJ45) cable.
FireWire
Use FireWire with devices that connect using a FireWire 400 or FireWire 800 cable.
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SD card
Use the SD card slot with SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, and UHS-II media cards, such as those used by digital cameras.
Audio
Use Audio-Out — or — with headphones, speakers, and other audio-output devices that connect using an audio cable that has a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) audio jack.
Use Audio-In with a microphone or other audio-input device that connects using an audio cable that has a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) audio jack.
Power
Use the power port , if available, to connect your computer to AC power using a MagSafe cable or adapter. This port isn't available on newer Mac notebook computers, which use Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C for power and charging. Learn more about power adapters and cables for Mac notebook computers.