Focusrite 18i8 control app issue on Mac mini M4
On a running Sequoia, a Focusrite 18i8 3rd Gen can be connected and working while says no is connected. Music playback, WAV playback, and DAW recording still work normally.
The blocked part is changing routing or input settings inside . Restarting the Mac, trying different USB ports, and restarting related services in did not fix it.
Reinstalling the driver and makes the controls work again. The lack of recent driver or updates raises a concern that the device may no longer be actively supported, though that is not confirmed.
Key points
- The issue appears on a running Sequoia with a Focusrite 18i8 3rd Gen.
- The audio device still plays sound and records in a DAW.
- says no is connected, so routing and input changes are blocked.
- Restarting, changing USB ports, and restarting services did not help.
- Reinstalling the driver and restored control.