This download contains the latest driver and application for use with your Sound Blaster® X7 for Mac operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Catalina 10.15 only. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only

Works With:

• Sound Blaster X7

Requirements:

• macOS™ Catalina 10.15

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file
  3. Double-click SB_INSTALL icon
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Known Issues:
  1. User Profile icons unable to display correctly.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X7 on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Sierra 10.12. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster X7 Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7
• Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth® Audio Transceiver

Fixes:

• Playback monitoring levels not saved/restored to last user selection

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above

Notes:

• This software works with the Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth Audio Transceiver to provide wireless control of your Sound Blaster X7.
• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  5. Double-click the SB_INSTALL icon.
  6. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X7 on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster X7 Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7
• Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth® Audio Transceiver

What's New

• Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out*
• Added option to select audio output to passive speakers and/or active speakers (Line Out)*
• Added option to enable/disable Auto Standby*

* Requires the latest firmware

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above

Notes:

• This software works with the Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth Audio Transceiver to provide wireless control of your Sound Blaster X7.
• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  5. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains an updated firmware for your Sound Blaster® X7. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7

What's New

• Fixed no audio in direct mode below 6% volume level
• Fixed intermittent volume set to 100% or mic monitoring unmute when power up from cold boot with an active hub or USB port
• Fixed intermittent noise during channel switching of TV in Dolby Digital mode

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.10 onwards

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  5. Double-click application and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® X7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster X7

Fixes:

• Fixed no audio in direct mode below 6% volume level
• Fixed intermittent volume set to 100% or mic monitoring unmute when power up from cold boot with an active hub or USB port
• Fixed intermittent noise during channel switching of TV in Dolby Digital mode

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

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. Upon successful firmware upgrade, shut down your device by pressing the Power button (LED off).
  6. Switch off the main power supply to the power adapter and unplug the power cable from your device.
  7. After 10 seconds, plug the power cable back into your device and switch on the main power supply.
  8. Turn your device back on by pressing the Power button (LED on).

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® X7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster X7

What's New:

• General improvement

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.10 onwards

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  5. Double-click application and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the Sound Blaster Services application for Android. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Sound Blaster Services

Sound Blaster Services manages the communication between an Android device and Sound Blaster devices. It supports simultaneous access from multiple applications, thus eliminating conflicts. It also allows third party application developers to develop applications for the Sound Blaster range of products.

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 2.3 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher

Supported devices:

• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
• Sound Blaster EVO Zx
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR
• Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200
• Sound Blaster E5
• Sound Blaster X7

Notes:

• Enable "Unknown Sources" on your device to allow installation of the application.
• To install the application to your Android device, do the following:
1. Download the application from the Web to your Android device's internal storage.
2. After the download is complete, tap the application in the popup box/notification panel.
3. Tap Install.
4. Tap OK when asked to replace existing application.
5. After the installation is complete, tap Open and you may start using Sound Blaster Services.
• Some features mentioned are product specific, refer to its user manual for details.

This download contains the Sound Blaster X7 Control application for Android™. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

What's New

• Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out*
• Added option to select audio output to passive speakers and/or active speakers (Line Out)*
• Added option to enable/disable Auto Standby*

* Requires the latest firmware

Sound Blaster X7 Control

Sound Blaster X7 Control gives you complete audio controls, enhancements and customization of the Sound Blaster X7 features for the best music, movies and gaming experience - just like a remote control right in the palm of your hand!

Key features include:

• Bluetooth Connectivity Tool
  • Easily manage and customize connections to Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices.
• Advanced Controls
  • Sound Blaster X7 Control grants you mobile access to a full suite of advanced features that improves your music, movies, gaming and communication experience. E.g. Increase movie dialog levels for added clarity, soften explosions so you won't wake the family, remove ambient and acoustic noise for clearer communication, or turn on Scout Mode to gain an added advantage in game combat!
• Speaker/Headphones Configuration
  • Easily switch between headphones, stereo or multi-channel speakers
  • Switch between DSP or Direct Mode playback
  • Enable high power amplifier output (requires upgrade to high power AC adaptor)
• Calibration
  • Adjust position of speakers and the volume level of each channel for best audio listening experience
• Audio Profile Customization
  • Select preset audio profile for Music, Movies or Games
  • Adjust and fine-tune each settings to suit personal preference
  • Save/share customized profiles

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 2.3 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher
• Sound Blaster X7

Notes:

• Enable "Unknown Sources" on your device to allow installation of the application.
• To install the application to your Android device, do the following:
  1. Download the application from the Web to your Android device's internal storage.
  2. After the download is complete, tap the application in the popup box/notification panel.
  3. Tap Install.
  4. Tap OK when asked to replace existing application.
  5. After the installation is complete, tap Open and you may start using the Sound Blaster X7 Control.
• Some features mentioned are product specific, refer to its user manual for details.
• Important: This new version of Sound Blaster X7 Control requires Sound Blaster Services.

This download contains the Creative Smart Recorder 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.

Smart Recorder

Smart Recorder manages and performs all your recording tasks easily. With Smart Recorder you can:

• Detect silences between audio tracks in analog content and automatically record the content in separate files.
• Remove hisses and pops in your recorded material using the Audio Clean-up feature.
• Schedule recordings to start automatically.
• Set the optimum recording level with the automatic source level analysis feature.

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 with SP1, Windows XP® Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004
• Windows Media® Player

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.