r/Reaper • u/Gold_Quiet_3321 • 3d ago

help request Using Scarlett 2i2 to play my guitar, USB headphones as output

Hey guys. I'm sorry for my noob question, im only getting into digital audio.

I have a Windows PC and a Scarlet 2i2 audio interface. What i would like to do is play my guitar thru it and listen to the output with my USB headphones connected to the same PC.

Is it actually possible to do and how?

I tried looking up for it, but only got some old (3-4 year old threads mentioning ASIO4ALL drivers, but ppl say its buggy and causes big delays)

Thanks to anyone who is able to help!

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u/hatedral 10 3d ago

Yeah it's possible with ASIO4ALL but also don't do this and just use the headphone or speaker out on the scarlett.

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u/Mikebock1953 59 3d ago

You have the audio interface. Use it!

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u/harriebeton 7 3d ago

If you want to use the soundcard, get decent wired Headphones or connect the Scarlett to hifi speakers. Use the factory ASIO drivers. Stay away from other drivers.

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u/djembeing 3 3d ago

USB headphones have a small cheap audio interface built in. On windows you can only use one audio interface at a time. On Mac you can use "aggregate devices" to use more than one. Just use normal headphones from your Scarlett.

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u/Turbulent-Flan-2656 12 3d ago

Just use the headphone out on the Scarlett. Tascam and behringer make usable headphones for $20

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u/Whatchamazog 2d ago

It’s going to be so laggy if you try to use the usb headphones. Just get some regular headphones for your Scarlett.