This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® Recon3D and is for Mac® only. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Added 4 different Recon3D Profiles for gaming enhancement

Requirements:

• Mac OS X® 10.5.8 or higher (Intel-based machines only)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  3. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  4. Double-click the <Install> icon.
  5. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® Recon3D. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit (SP2)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  4. Re-start your computer when prompted.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® Recon3D. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following bundle:

• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

Fixes:

• Device LED not working properly
• Device hangs after use

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5.8 and above (Intel-based machines only)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• USB port

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure SB Recon3D is set to PC MODE, and connect it to the USB port.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation has completed, unplug and plug your device to the USB port.
  6. If you encounter a problem with the installation, try again using the USB 2.0 port of the system.
• WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. Do not unplug your device until full installation completes. The installation will take a while. Do not restart your PC during the firmware upgrade. Do not use a USB hub for installation.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® Recon3D. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following bundle:

• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

Fixes:

• Device LED not working properly
• Device hangs after use

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit (SP2)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• USB port

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure SB Recon3D is set to PC MODE, and connect it to the USB port.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation has completed, unplug and plug your device to the USB port.
  6. If you encounter a problem with the installation, try again using the USB 2.0 port of the system.
• WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. Do not unplug your device until full installation completes. The installation will take a while. Do not restart your PC during the firmware upgrade. Do not use a USB hub for installation.

This download contains the Creative WaveStudio application for Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

WaveStudio

WaveStudio manages and performs all your sound editing tasks easily. With WaveStudio you can:

• play, edit, and record 8-bit, 16-bit, and 24-bit wave data.
• enhance your wave data or create unique sounds with various special effects and editing operations.  
• open and edit several audio files simultaneously.
• open RAW, WMA and WAV data files.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 8 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit or 32-bit with Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004
• Windows Media® Player
• Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 or later (download the latest DirectX installation file here)

Notes:

• To install the file
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Close all other Windows applications.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the Creative Media Toolbox Trial application for Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Media Toolbox

Media Toolbox is an essential suite of applications that will make converting, enhancing and organizing your digital music a breeze. With Media Toolbox you can:

• update the ID3 tags of your music files automatically from an online database.
• record music quickly and easily from internet radio stations, podcasts or external sources.
• remove hisses and pops in your recorded material.
• convert your music collection into a variety of different formats.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 8 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005, Windows XP MCE 2004 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
• Windows Media® Player

Notes:

• This is a trial application, it will expire after a certain period. To purchase this application, click here. 
• To install this software 
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Close all other Windows applications.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.