This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® EVO Zx or EVO ZxR headset for 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.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster EVO Zx headset
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR headset

This download contains the following driver and application(s):

• Sound Blaster EVO Zx headset driver, or
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR headset driver
• Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6 and above
• Sound Blaster EVO Zx headset, or
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR headset

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® EVO Zx or EVO ZxR headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster EVO Zx headset
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR headset

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster EVO Zx headset
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR headset

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 an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® EVO ZxR and is for Mac® OS X® only. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Support USB audio on PlayStation®4 (new release in April 2014)
• Improved robustness of firmware upgrade for USB 3.0
• Improved robustness of redial (last number callback) on phones
• Improved headset's left-right balance when using TT mode
• Fixed audio issue during phone call
• Improved robustness of the headset's power up

Requirements:

• Apple® Mac OS X 10.5.8 and above
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR
• USB port

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your SB EVO ZxR is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your device again.
• 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 Mac during the firmware upgrade. Do not use a USB hub for the installation.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® EVO ZxR and is for Windows® only. This firmware includes support for Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Support USB audio on PlayStation®4 (new release in April 2014)
• Improved robustness of firmware upgrade for USB 3.0
• Improved robustness of redial (last number callback) on phones
• Improved headset's left-right balance when using TT mode
• Fixed audio issue during phone call
• Improved robustness of the headset's power up

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 EVO ZxR
• USB port

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your SB EVO ZxR is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your device again.
• 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 the installation.

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

What's New

• For Sound Blaster E5:
  • Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out (requires the latest firmware)

Sound Blaster Central

Sound Blaster Central gives you simplified support for product setup and usage with Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices that incorporate the multi-core SB-Axx1 audio chipset. It adds unprecedented audio controls and enhancements right from 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 Central 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, or soften explosions so you won't wake the family, removes ambient and acoustic noise for clearer communication, and much more!
• Customizable Alarm
  • Wake up to MP3 music or preset alarm tones with snooze function.
  • Set alarms to sound on your Android device, Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth device or both.
• Video Tutorials
  • Step-by-step videos teach you how to connect your smart device wirelessly to Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices.
  • Help you explore and take advantage of the many features of Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices.

Requirements:

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

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

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 Central.
• Some features mentioned are product specific, refer to its user manual for details.
• Important: This new version of Sound Blaster Central requires Sound Blaster Services.

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.