Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 clapping and crackling issues with Logic Pro x new iMac 27"

Hi,  I have just purchased a brand new iMac and downloaded Logic Pro x,  I also purchased the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface.  I have downloaded the drivers from the focusrite website and everything is set up,  when I plug in guitar or mic I get really bad clapping and crackling to the point where the sound cuts out altogether.  I have changed buffer size and sample rates and everything else I can think of but nothing seems to fix the problem.  I also deleted the 2i2 drivers and logic and reinstalled them both but still have the same issue,  when I record using the iMac built in mic everything is fine so it's deffinately something to do with the interface.  I am waiting to hear back from Focusrite tech help.  Does anyone else have this problem?  Any help would be appreciated.

I'm having a similar issue which might indicate that the problem is not your interface.
Yesterday I migrated all my stuff from my 2009 iMac to a brand new iMac 27", and when I did a quick test to play back some old projects in Logic there was loads of annoying clicks and pops. My interface is a Roland Octa-Capture.
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