Bad news first: Focusrite discontinued the support for the Saffire 56 from Windows 10 build 1903 due to device incompatibilities in the firewire interface and says "it will not work on versions >= 1903".Dec 15, 2019
When was the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 released?
Item Weight 6.6 pounds
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available April 13, 2004
Color Name Black
Hardware Interface FireWire 400
How do I use Saffire Pro 40?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mceD9Ocbi44
How do I connect my FireWire sound card to my laptop?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EhzlqH9fMo
Will a FireWire card work with Windows 10?
Microsoft has officially discontinued support for Firewire (IEEE1394) with the introduction of Windows 10 OS, but there is a workaround that many SPOT customers have used successfully. It involves installing the legacy FireWire drivers into the Windows 10 OS.
Can I connect FireWire to USB?
No, it is not possible to connect a FireWire interface to your computer's USB port via a FireWire to USB adapter since this connection is not sufficient to run a FireWire audio interface.Apr 26, 2021
How do I set up my Saffire or Scarlett for standalone mode focusrite?
To use your Saffire interface in standalone mode, you'll need to first plug it in to your computer and launch Saffire MixControl. Once you're there, set up the routing how you'd like for when you use the Saffire in standalone.Sep 5, 2014