The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen, $224.99) is a good home-songwriting interface and rarely the right one — buy the MOTU M2 ($199.95) if you play MIDI keys, the Audient iD4 MkII (~$269.99) if you only ever record one source at a time, or the Behringer UMC202HD ($86.90) if your real problem is that you … Continue reading Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs Alternatives for Home Songwriting