This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for all models in the Sound BlasterAxx® series. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

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

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
• Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• SBX 8, SBX 10, SBX 20 or AXX 200

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 SBX_Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for all models in the Sound BlasterAxx® series. This software includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). The highlight of this package, the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
• Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200

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)
• SBX 8, SBX 10, SBX 20 or AXX 200

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. Restart your computer when prompted.

This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for all models in the Sound BlasterAxx® series. The highlight of this package, the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
• Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.5 to 10.9
• SBX 8, SBX 10, SBX 20 or AXX 200

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 SBX_Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains an updated firmware for the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 and is applicable for Mac® only. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Fixed USB and Bluetooth issues
• Improved audio performance when device is connected to iOS 6 via Bluetooth

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5 and above
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your SBX 20 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 complete, unplug and plug in your device to the USB port.
     
• WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. Do not unplug your device until full installation is completed. The installation may take approximately 30 minutes. Do not restart your computer during the firmware upgrade. If you encounter a problem with the installation, try again using the USB 2.0 port of the system.

This download contains an updated firmware for the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 and is for Windows® only. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Fixed USB and Bluetooth issues
• Improved audio performance when device is connected to iOS 6 via Bluetooth

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 BlasterAxx SBX 20

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your SBX 20 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 complete, unplug and plug in your device to the USB port.
     
• WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. Do not unplug your device until full installation is completed. The installation may take approximately 30 minutes. Do not restart your computer during the firmware upgrade. If you encounter a problem with the installation, try again using the USB 2.0 port of the system.

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.

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

What's New:

• Added Scout Mode support
• Support mixer control and external mic for mic monitoring
• Bug fixes

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
• 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

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 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.