Steam OS no longer properly works with Scarlett Interface.

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ToaJessie Dec 11, 2023 @ 4:48pm

Steam OS no longer properly works with Scarlett Interface.

I've been using my Steam Deck for quite a while now. I usually run an audio interface through it right into a pair of Adam Audio speakers. For the most part, it's been a plug and play experience ever since I started using it. That was until recently. The audio on Steam OS through my interface has begun to sound quite distorted and compressed.

Initially, I thought it was my Deck itself acting up, however going to a Windows build on an SD card proved that the Interface/Speakers were working just fine on that. I genuinely have no clue how to fix it on Steam OS.

I know the amount of people using an Audio Interface with their Deck is most likely low, but does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this issue? Can provide more details if needed.

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MilkJug Dec 14, 2023 @ 9:54pm

I have this exact same issue and have not been able to find a solution. Scarlett inteface worked perfectly until the 3.5 stable build. Now the audio is crackly/compressed/distorted. Between this not working, and my external monitor not waking up reliably, I have not reliably been able to play while docked.

Official steam dock. Stable 3.5.7 build still having a problem. I tried on preview 3.5.11 and still had the issue.

Hoping we can find a solution