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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® 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista®. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

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 or 32-bit with Service Pack 2

Notes:

• Do not install this application if you do not play DirectSound3D games in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 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 driver and application(s) for Windows® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Works With:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro (THX & SBX)
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro (SBX) V3

Changes:

• Add Windows 10 support
• General driver optimization

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 this driver, 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. Restart your computer when prompted.

This download contains the latest driver and applications(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Audigy 5/Rx. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Works With:

• Sound Blaster Audigy 5/Rx (SB1550)

What's New:

• Fixes no sound issue in 32-bit Windows® 10 RS4 (Version 1803) or "Unable to find audio device" error

Requirements:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 10 64-bit

Notes:

• To install this application, 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 an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® Omni Surround 5.1. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1

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 an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® Omni Surround 5.1. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1

What's New:

• General improvement

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. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your device again.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound BlasterX® audio devices on Windows® operating systems. The highlight of this package, the BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, provides you with 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 BlasterX G1
• Sound BlasterX G5
• Sound BlasterX H7
• Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition

What's New:

• Custom-tuned FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION profile for Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition

Requirements:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 10 64-bit
• Windows 8 32-bit
• Windows 8 64-bit
• Windows 8.1 64-bit
• Windows 8.1 32-bit
• Sound BlasterX audio devices listed above

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 Sound Blaster® Connect application for Android™. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Sound Blaster Connect

Sound Blaster Connect lets you control your Creative® product easily from your mobile device. Access your favorite music from different sources including microSD card and switch audio sources wirelessly. Depending on the product connected, you can also configure and personalize your audio settings, or record sound onto the microSD card.

What's New:

• Added support for Sound BlasterX Katana*
• Set alarm on Creative Chrono
• Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour modes on Creative Chrono*

* Requires the latest firmware

Works With:

• Creative Chrono
• Creative iRoar Go
• Creative MUVO 2
• Creative MUVO 2c
• Sound BlasterX Katana

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 4.0 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher

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.
• Some features mentioned are product specific, refer to its user manual for details.
• This app does not work with Creative MUVO, MUVO mini, iRoar, Sound Blaster Roar, Roar 2, or Roar Pro.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Device enters deep sleep power saving mode after more than 2 hours of idle time when connected to PC/Mac

Fixes:

• Allow restoration to SPDIF-Direct out if it is the last set setting

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above

Notes:

• WARNING: Please ensure that the driver is installed before running the firmware upgrade. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• 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 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.
  7. Upon successful firmware upgrade, shut down your device by holding the the Power button for 4 seconds (LED off).
  8. Turn your device back on by holding the Power button for 1 second (LED on).

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Device enters deep sleep power saving mode after more than 2 hours of idle time when connected to PC/Mac

Fixes:

• Allow restoration to SPDIF-Direct out if it is the last set setting

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:

• WARNING: Please ensure that the driver is installed before running the firmware upgrade. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• 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 holding the the Power button for 4 seconds (LED off).
  6. Turn your device back on by holding the Power button for 1 second (LED on).

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

Scout Radar transforms your mobile device into a radar display that reveals your enemy's location in real time. Now, besides hearing your enemies, you can actually visualize and pinpoint your enemy's position.

Plus, the Automatic Room Calibration feature intelligently adapts your speakers to the unique acoustics of your room, so you always get the best audio possible.

What's New:

• Added support for Sound BlasterX AE-5

Works With:

• Sound BlasterX 720°
• Sound BlasterX AE-5

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 4.1 or above
• Devices with Wi-Fi capability and microphone

Notes:

• Requires Scout Radar for Windows. Visit www.blasterx.com/scoutradar
• Works on home Wi-Fi network only. Does not work on intranet.