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Topic: EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS (Read 8291 times) previous topic - next topic
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EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Update for Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS
This driver update contains enhancements and fixes to improve the performance of your Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 or Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS product.
Added Feature:
•   EAX 4.0, containing DirectSound and Open AL API extensions, to utilize the EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Multiple Environment feature

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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more details, moved from the 1st post to keep news small on HA portal:
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Fixes:
•   Removes noise from analog speakers after switching to VXD drivers using Driver Utility.
•   Allows compressed and uncompressed AC-3 signals when using VXD drivers.
•   Resolves noise and distortion issues during extended playback of DVD movies.
•   Removes popping and clicking sounds when decoding AC-3 signals from external DVD players.
•   Updates the speaker settings when connecting or disconnecting headphones from the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive after changing the volume level and returning from Standby mode.
•   Removes popping sounds when compressed .WAV files are played back in Feature Showcase Demonstration.
•   Updates the speaker volume setting after changing the volume level and restarting the computer.
•   Removes distortion on MIDI notes when the latency is set to below 20 ms on ASIO tracks.
•   Removes static from .MP3 and .WAV files during playback.
•   Outputs Dolby Digital and DTS signals from the software DVD player in 'SPDIF In decode' mode.
•   Launches the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu when the remote control's Start button is pressed.
•   Removes the error message when launching Creative Graphic Equalizer.
•   Synchronizes monitored SPDIF In Input signals with Input SPDIF signals.
•   Resolves the volume increase issue when adjusting bass or treble levels during DVD-Audio playback.
•   Mutes all audio output when the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive's 'Push Mute' button is pressed once.
Requirements:
•   Microsoft© Windows© XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium Edition) or Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)
•   Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card, Audigy 2 Platinum eX card, Audigy 2 ZS card or Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro card installed, with or without drivers.
Notes:
•   This EAX 4.0 driver update is not meant for USB Audigy 2 NX or other external Sound Blaster audio products.
•   If you later wish to install older or newer versions of Audigy 2 or Audigy 2 ZS drivers, you must first uninstall the EAX 4.0 driver update. Uninstallation steps for the EAX 4.0 driver update is displayed during installation.

Direct link to English driver

Since Creative's site is so terrible at direct linking I've quoted the entire release.
I happened to just be at the site, I don't own an Audigy(2) so I'm unable to say if there are any improvements, it would be interesting if they actually fixed their drivers though. B)

FYI the Audigy driver was updated also but no detailed info on changes.
Bye, tec
Let's suppose that rain washes out a picnic. Who is feeling negative? The rain? Or YOU? What's causing the negative feeling? The rain or your reaction? - Anthony De Mello

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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I'm drunk, but let me just say.

Joy upon Joys.

Ruairi
rc55.com - nothing going on

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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At same time the new driver for Audigy 1 is out.
And I have red about EAX 4.0 too inside the package, is it possible?
Maybe this is the more important one, for us Audigy users that feel quite abandoned by Creative support since the version 2 is out. 
"Taking a jazz approach and concentrating on live playing, I wanted to use several different rhythm sections and vintage instruments and amps to create a timeless sound that's geared more around musicality and vibe than sonic perfection. The key was to write with specific rhythm sections in mind, yet leave open spaces for soloing." Lee Ritenour

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Audigy/Audigy2/Audigy2 ZS all use same DSP and all support EAX4. Audigy1 driver is for use with Audigy1 applications.

If you are using Audigy2 applications on Audigy1, then you should use Audigy2 driver on it.

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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But the installer tries to detect an Audigy 2 card when you use it; that means that one has to modify the ctcomp.dat file to detect the Audigy 1 first. There are many websites that show how to do it though, so it's quite a hassle-free procedure.

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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I'm using Audig 2 Zs driver at the Audigy 1.
I tried to install the 2 , but i wont let me ...
i gonna do some google to see how to edit the file sld told.
But if anyone wanna pm with the link , i would glady say thanks =D

[EDIT] no need anymore thanks... already found how
Kind Regards , Tcmjr

Aka HellSnoopy

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Using foobar's DirectSound 1 and 2 output plugin, playback dies particularly often. Appearently this seems to be the fault of the drivers because DirectSound v1 worked before.

ASIO works fine.

(This is not a bug report)
Always defragment your MP3s to avoid subtle lack in harmonics.

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Using foobar's DirectSound 1 and 2 output plugin, playback dies particularly often. Appearently this seems to be the fault of the drivers because DirectSound v1 worked before.

ASIO works fine.

(This is not a bug report)

Try to use Kernel Streaming output
My sound hardware: Creative's Audigy 2 ;)
My music encodings: Nero AAC Codec 2.6.2.0 Profiles:Transparent,Extreme

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Im using Audigy 1 with the latest drivers released today. Working very good.
Some sound disortions in games/winamp removed.

good job creative

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Is it just me or do others also have glitches with the new drivers? I'm using a bulk Audigy2. I noticed the glitches when playing back MP3s through Winamp and DirectSound, Hardware acceleration turned off. I typed on the keyboard and suddenly I heard those glitches... Would be interesting to know if somebody could reproduce that - could also be another error with my system (IDE, PCI, ...).

Regards, fileman.

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Weird... I just reinstalled the drivers and now it's gone... So much trouble with hardware these days.

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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I am experiencing no glitches whatsoever.  Luckily my card has it's own IRQ.

EAX 4.0 ADV. HD Driver SB Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS

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Umm, these glitches are still there, depends on which programs running etc.... now I installed the KX drivers and it's better... I think there is something broken with my mainboard drivers / Windows installation - have to check.

The card also has its own IRQ...

Regards, fileman.