• Six balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers and other audio sources with line level and four balanced outputs for monitoring and effect sends

• Two of the most convincing microphone preamps in the Scarlett range - now with Air function - for recording vocals

• Two instrument inputs with plenty of headroom for your guitar or bass

• Loopback to retrieve a stereo feed from any combination of hardware inputs and software playback; no cables needed, for easy sampling, streaming or podcasting

The 8i6 interface comes with a host of recording software, sounds and plug-ins

• Avid Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack: Hundreds of virtual instrument sounds, 500MB of loops and fantastic effects

• Ableton Live Lite: industry-leading music-making software

• Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: Get access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free single recordings, loops and presets, with new releases added daily

• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: one of four inspiring and mesmerising virtual keyboard instruments

• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: three of Softube's world-class plug-ins for reverb, delay and distortion, plus an easy-to-use mastering tool

• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: an exact replica of our classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor

• Focusrite Plug-in Collective: get great discounts and free versions of the most innovative software

• Focusrite Control: route your audio and cue signals, loopback and monitor mixes from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.