This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® Recon3D and is for Mac® only. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

What's New:

• Improvements on user presets

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6 and above (Intel-based machines only)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D, or
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

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 and follow the instructions on screen.

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

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster Recon3D
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

Notes:

To install this pack

1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
2. Double-click the downloaded file.
3. Follow the instructions on 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 (SBX). This firmware includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following bundle:

• Sound Blaster Recon3D (SBX)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless (SBX)

Fixes:

• Restore profiles

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, 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 (SBX)
• 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 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. 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:

• 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® 10, Windows 8.1, 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 10 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or 32-bit, 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.