Are you seeing this error in a like Ableton or FL Studio?
: Close your DAW (e.g., Cubase, FL Studio), unplug the USB cable from your computer, wait 5 seconds, and plug it back in. cannot open focusrite usb asio error code 0x54f
: Ensure your Windows Sound Settings and your DAW (e.g., Cubase, ) are both set to the same sample rate (e.g., 48kHz) DAW-Specific Fix (Cubase/Studio One) Are you seeing this error in a like Ableton or FL Studio
The error code is a Windows system-level error (specifically ERROR_DEVICE_NOT_CONNECTED or a USB communication timeout). When Focusrite Control or your DAW shows "Cannot open Focusrite USB ASIO" with this code, it means: wait 5 seconds
To avoid this error from recurring:
: Close all other applications that might be using audio (Chrome, Spotify, Discord) before opening your DAW.