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This download contains an updated firmware for the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 and is applicable for Mac® only. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Fixed issues with top panel touch sensitivity  

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5 and above
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
2. Ensure that your SBX 8 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 has completed, 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 completes. The installation will take a while. Do not restart your computer during the firmware upgrade.

This download contains an updated firmware for the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 and is for Windows® only. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Fixed issues with top panel touch sensitivity

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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 8 

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your SBX 8 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 has completed, 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 completes. The installation will take a while. Do not restart your PC during the firmware upgrade.

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 latest firmware for use with your Sound Blaster® World of Warcraft® Wireless Headset on Mac OS® X operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Reduces microphone gain by 6dB for clearer voice pickup.

Fixes:

• Resolves the loading issues with the USB transmitter.

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5 or higher 
• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset

Notes:

• This download upgrades the firmware of your USB transmitter.
• If this is the first time you are connecting the USB transmitter to your computer, install the driver first before proceeding.
• If you are using a notebook computer, it is recommended to power it by the mains, and not by the battery.
• It is recommended that you connect the USB transmitter directly to your computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub.
• To install this firmware
  1. Download the SBWH_WL_MAC_FW_US_1_01A.dmg.zipnbsp;file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Close all applications that are currently running.
  3. Connect the USB transmitter to your computer. 
  4. Double-click the downloaded file.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
     WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB transmitter while the firmware is being upgraded.
• After installing this firmware, you will need to pair your headset and USB transmitter again. 

This download contains the latest firmware for use with your Sound Blaster® World of Warcraft® Headset on Mac OS® X operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Reduces the chance that speech captured by the microphone will be distorted after using the headset for an extended period of time.  

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5 or higher
• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft 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 the screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® World of Warcraft® Wireless Headset on Mac® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

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

• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset driver
• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Audio Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac OS X® 10.5 - 10.8
• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless 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 the screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® World of Warcraft® Headset on Mac® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

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

• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset driver
• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Audio Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac OS X® 10.5 - 10.8
• Sound Blaster World of Warcraft 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 the screen.

This download contains the original drivers found on the Creative Sound Blaster® 5.1 VX installation CD. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 8 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit 
• Creative Sound Blaster 5.1 VX

Notes:

• To install the driver, do the following:
  1. Download the SB24_PCDRV_LB_1_04_0090a.exe 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 a firmware for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Sigma gaming headset (THX version only) on Mac OS® X operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Increases the microphone gain for clearer voice pickup.  

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma

Notes:

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

This download contains a firmware for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Alpha gaming headset on Mac OS® X operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features and Enhancements:

• Increases the microphone gain for clearer voice pickup.  

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Alpha

Notes:

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