Software-control application required to unlock the full potential of your Focusrite Scarlett interface. The software delivers firmware upgrades and mixing controls.
Publisher’s description
What is Focusrite Control 2?
Focusrite Control 2 by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 117.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Focusrite Control 2 is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Focusrite Control 2 safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.focusrite.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A4C300861EF6ED6D6C687C021167B484FCE9DDEAADCE709513DF3B88F9868406· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1210.0.0Latest | October 21, 2026 | 117.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FocusriteAudioEngineeringLtd.FocusriteControl2 -eFocusrite-Control-2.exe /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1210.0.0
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- downloads.focusrite.com
- winget ID
- FocusriteAudioEngineeringLtd.FocusriteControl2
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Frequently asked questions
Is Focusrite Control 2 free?
Yes. Focusrite Control 2 is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Focusrite Control 2 safe to download?
The download comes from releases.focusrite.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Focusrite Control 2 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Focusrite Control 2 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Focusrite Control 2 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.