This download is a driver providing Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP support for certain Creative gaming headsets. It includes Creative Audio Console for managing audio settings. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

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

• Creative Audio Console

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200
• Creative Fatal1ty® USB Gaming Headset HS-1000
• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950 

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the HSHP_PCDRV_LB_1_01_0004.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains a driver update for certain Creative gaming headsets. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200
• Creative Fatal1ty® USB Gaming Headset HS-1000
• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950

Fixes:

• Resolves microphone related issues when using the above USB headsets with certain voice communication applications and games under Windows Vista® and Windows® XP. These include:
  • Low microphone volume level when used in voice communications applications such as Skype™ or TeamSpeak, and in certain PC games.
  • Audio distortion when microphone monitoring and X-Fi™ CMSS®-3D are enabled.
  • Restoring microphone default volume level.
  • Relative difference in volume level when USB Headset is plugged into different USB ports.
  • Installation issues that include Creative drivers not being installed when the USB Headset is plugged into another USB port, other than the port used during installation.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Pre-installed original software suite for the USB headset.
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the HSHP_PCDRV_LB_1_01_0003.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains a firmware update for the USB chipset used in Creative USB gaming headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950 operating on Windows Vista 64-bit or Windows XP 64-bit

Fixes:

• Resolves audio related issues when the USB headset is operated on Windows Vista® and Windows XP. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit or Windows XP 64-bit
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• Disconnect your USB headset from your PC/Notebook before running this firmware update application. 

Update for Windows Vista:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Install button to proceed with updating the device driver.
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  8. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  9. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  10. Click the Exit button to end.
  11. Restart system.

Update for Windows XP:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for Universal Serial Bus controllers appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. You may encounter a Found New Hardware notification. If so, select Yes, this time only and click the Next button to continue.
  8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click the Next button when Windows installs the drivers for USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  9. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for USB Device with DFU Capabilities appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  10. Click the Finish button to complete installing USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  11. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  12. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  13. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  14. Click the Exit button to end.
  15. Restart system.

This download contains a firmware update for the USB chipset used in Creative USB gaming headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950 operating on Windows Vista 32-bit or Windows XP 32-bit

Fixes:

• Resolves audio related issues when the USB headset is operated on Windows Vista® and Windows XP. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 32-bit or Windows XP 32-bit
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• Disconnect your USB headset from your PC/Notebook before running this firmware update application. 

Update for Windows Vista:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Install button to proceed with updating the device driver.
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  8. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  9. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  10. Click the Exit button to end.
  11. Restart system.

Update for Windows XP:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for Universal Serial Bus controllers appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. You may encounter a Found New Hardware notification. If so, select Yes, this time only and click the Next button to continue.
  8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click the Next button when Windows installs the drivers for USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  9. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for USB Device with DFU Capabilities appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  10. Click the Finish button to complete installing USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  11. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  12. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  13. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  14. Click the Exit button to end.
  15. Restart system.

This download contains a firmware update for the USB chipset used in Creative USB gaming headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset HS-1000 operating on Windows Vista 64-bit or Windows XP 64-bit

Fixes:

• Resolves audio related issues when the USB headset is operated on Windows Vista® and Windows XP. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit or Windows XP 64-bit
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• Disconnect your USB headset from your PC/Notebook before running this firmware update application. 

Update for Windows Vista:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Install button to proceed with updating the device driver.
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  8. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  9. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  10. Click the Exit button to end.
  11. Restart system.

Update for Windows XP:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for Universal Serial Bus controllers appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  4. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button on your headset's inline volume control.
  5. With the Volume Up (+) button still being pressed, connect the headset's USB plug to your PC/Notebook's USB port.
  6. Release the Volume Up (+) button.
  7. You may encounter a Found New Hardware notification. If so, select Yes, this time only and click the Next button to continue.
  8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click the Next button when Windows installs the drivers for USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  9. Click the Continue Anyway button when a Hardware Installation notification for USB Device with DFU Capabilities appears. Installing this firmware update will not impair or destabilize your system. 
  10. Click the Finish button to complete installing USB Device with DFU Capabilities.
  11. Click the Update button on the firmware update application.
  12. Monitor the update status on the screen. Do NOT disconnect the USB connection while updating is in progress.
  13. The application will display Firmware update completed upon a successful update.
  14. Click the Exit button to end.
  15. Restart system.

This download is an application for use with Creative audio products. It restores 3D audio and EAX® effects for certain DirectSound®3D games in Microsoft® Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following audio products only:

• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi™ Titanium Fatal1ty® Champion Series
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Series
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion Series
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Karaoke
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Play!
• Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy® 4
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro 
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum 
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS SE
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum EX
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2
• Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum EX
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy
• Creative Sound Blaster Audigy LS
• Creative HS-1200 Headset
• Creative USB Gaming Headset
• Creative USB Speaker

Fixes:

• Enables the DirectSound3D game audio to be processed by your Sound Blaster audio device to deliver EAX effects, 3D audio spatialization, sample rate conversion and hardware audio mixing. Without this, most DirectSound3D games will be reduced to stereo output without any EAX effects.
• Improves 3D audio processing for host-based Sound Blaster audio devices.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista 32-bit with SP2
• Creative audio product listed above

Notes:

• Do not install this application if you do not play DirectSound3D games in Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
• To find out more about Creative ALchemy or view the list of DirectSound3D games supported, click here.
• To install the application
  1. Download the ALMY_PCAPP_LB_1_43_27.exe 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 ALchemy application for Windows Vista®. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Creative ALchemy

Creative ALchemy restores 3D audio and EAX® effects for certain DirectSound®3D games in Windows Vista. With Creative ALchemy, you can:

• enable the DirectSound3D game audio to be processed by your Sound Blaster audio device to deliver EAX effects, 3D audio spatialization, sample rate conversion and hardware audio mixing. Without this, most DirectSound3D games will be reduced to stereo output without any EAX effects.
• improve 3D audio processing for host-based Sound Blaster audio devices.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista with Service Pack 1

Notes:

• Do not install this application if you do not play DirectSound3D games in Windows Vista.
• To find out more about Creative ALchemy or view the list of DirectSound3D games supported, 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.

This download contains the Creative Console Launcher application for use with certain Creative gaming headsets on Windows Vista® and Windows® XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200
• Creative Fatal1ty® USB Gaming Headset HS-1000
• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Enhances the application with an additional mute control for the Microphone Record volume level in the Mixer part of Windows Vista.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Pre-installed original software suite for the USB headset.
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• To install this application
  1. Download the CSL_PCAPP_LB_2_50_93.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.