Hitmaker Expansion
Turn your ideas into records
Create studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, dramatic synths, and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware — all in the box. Every new Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett+, and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.
Whether you’re a guitarist, singer-songwriter, beatmaker, or aspiring producer, Hitmaker Expansion has been compiled to get you release-ready results from your very first session. These are all the plugins you’ll need to write, record, mix and master your music with big studio sound.
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Celemony Melodyne Essential
Easily correct and edit monophonic vocals, instruments, drums, drones, and more using Melodyne’s highly regarded, natural-sounding algorithms. Thanks to an intuitive-yet-powerful interface, you’re always in full control of your sound, down to the pitch, timing, or duration of each individual note. -
Relab’s LX480 Essentials
Relab’s LX480 Essentials provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC’s reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharrell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between. -
Sonnox VoxDoubler
Take the fast track to great sounding, standout vocals. Doubling a recorded vocal is a great way to bring contrast, drama and presence to your songs. Sonnox VoxDoubler makes it easy, with two distinct plugins that focus on widening and thickening, the most common vocal doubling techniques. Bring a professional sheen to your productions while preserving a perfectly natural sound.
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Softube Flow® Guitar Essentials
Two amp sims, three effects, and a collection of guitar-centric signal chains designed for realistic recorded tones with maximum flexibility and minimum fuss — all based on Softube’s renowned modelling technology and presented in one intuitive interface. -
XLN Audio® Addictive Keys Studio Grand
Add great sounding piano to your tracks with the XLN Audio® Addictive Keys Studio Grand, based on the iconic Steinway® Model D. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; you’ll be instantly transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture this beautiful piano.
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Native Instruments® MASSIVE
Want to add some real drama to your track? MASSIVE from Native Instruments® is all about the BIG synth sounds — from huge bass to scorching leads. This high-end engine delivers stunning quality and an expansive universe of sounds to power and inspire your music. If deep-diving into synthesis is not on your radar, there are over 1,300 production-ready presets that you can use as is, or fine-tune to perfection. -
XLN’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit
Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. XLN’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit features expertly captured samples from high-end Tama® and Pearl® drums, and Paiste® and Sabian® cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm. You can also add beats to get you started and mix your drums quickly with high-quality effects right in the plugin.
Mix with the Pros
When your song’s ready to go to the next level, so are you. Focusrite’s best-known studio outboard is now available anywhere, with Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC and our own Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite.
Pairing your Focusrite interface with these two incredible plugins puts the very heart of Focusrite in your hands. With this powerful combination, you can make records with the sounds and technology that have featured on hit records, used by some of the biggest artists over our 30-year history. It has never been easier to make studio-quality records at home than it is today with Scarlett.
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Sonnox Soften
Created by Sonnox for Focusrite, Soften’s one-knob, three-mode design smooths harshness and enhances clarity, ideal for polishing vocals, guitars, and full mixes.
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Bx_console Focusrite SC
Bx_console Focusrite SC brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plugin offers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps — the origin of the famous ‘Air’ we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate, and expander. The plugin also features Brainworx’s patented ‘TMT, to dial in as much or as little analogue character as you want.
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Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite features a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If you’ve kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, you’ve heard Red 2 and 3.
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Klevgrand Essentials Bundle
The Klevgrand Essentials Bundle features Korvpressor, an adaptive compressor/limiter that enhances balance and clarity in your mix, and REAMP, which adds warm, analogue tones inspired by classic amps and tape machines for extra character. Ideal tools for achieving a professional, polished, and unique sound. -
Master your music with Landr
Produce and release your best work with Landr. Every Scarlett, Clarett+, and Red interface comes with a two-month subscription to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two-month trial is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.
Recording a song with Scarlett and Hitmaker Expansion
For Scarlett 3rd/4th Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB, and Red interfaces purchased and registered on or after July 1st 2023, the Hitmaker Expansion is added to your account for free*.
*Celemony Melodyne Essential and Softube Flow® Guitar Essentials are only included with interfaces purchased and registered on or after October 30, 2025.
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