The British audio company has marked its 40th anniversary with the Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition, a strictly limited release that pays homage to the company's legendary heritage.
Four decades of audio innovation deserves something special, and Focusrite has delivered exactly that with the Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition. Instead of the familiar red chassis that defines the Scarlett range, this anniversary model appears in ISA blue – the iconic colour that first featured on the ISA 110 and 130 modules that Rupert Neve created for Sir George Martin. It’s a thoughtful nod to Focusrite’s origins, when the company began with a one-off commission that would eventually reshape home recording and make it accessible to artists around the globe.
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The Anniversary Edition features the historic ‘ff’ logo prominently displayed on top, plus hidden artwork underneath inspired by classic Focusrite schematics. Each interface arrives in a premium black-and-gold giftbox befitting its collector status.
More than just a cosmetic makeover, the Anniversary Edition includes three premium plugins that celebrate Focusrite’s professional partnerships: Sonnox Voca for vocal production, Acustica Audio Rust recreating legendary Motown EQs, and Softube Opto Compressor for classic tube compression warmth.
Built on the acclaimed 4th-generation Scarlett platform, the interface delivers studio-grade converters borrowed from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet series, plus the cleanest preamps ever found on a Scarlett. The re-engineered Air mode adds presence and harmonic drive that echoes those classic console sounds.
Phil Dudderidge OBE, Focusrite’s founder, captures the significance perfectly: “Focusrite, in either guise, has always been about bringing colour to the music!”. The 2i2 makes recording more accessible than ever – and now in a shade of blue.
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