This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X7 on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Sierra 10.12. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster X7 Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7
• Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth® Audio Transceiver

Fixes:

• Playback monitoring levels not saved/restored to last user selection

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above

Notes:

• This software works with the Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth Audio Transceiver to provide wireless control of your Sound Blaster X7.
• 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 the SB_INSTALL icon.
  6. 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® X7 on Windows® operating systems. Important: Uninstall the current software before upgrading to Windows 10 to prevent possible acoustic feedback. Install this software pack only after Windows 10 upgrade. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7
• Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth® Audio Transceiver

What's New

• Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out*
• Added option to select audio output to passive speakers and/or active speakers (Line Out)*
• Added option to enable/disable Auto Standby*

* Requires the latest firmware

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:

• This software works with the Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth Audio Transceiver to provide wireless control of your Sound Blaster X7.
• To install this pack
  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 screen.
• Disable mic monitoring if acoustic feedback occurs.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X7 on 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.

The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster X7 Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7
• Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth® Audio Transceiver

What's New

• Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out*
• Added option to select audio output to passive speakers and/or active speakers (Line Out)*
• Added option to enable/disable Auto Standby*

* Requires the latest firmware

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above

Notes:

• This software works with the Creative BT-W2 USB Bluetooth Audio Transceiver to provide wireless control of your Sound Blaster X7.
• 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 the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® X7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster X7

Fixes:

• General bug fixes and 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. Upon successful firmware upgrade, shut down your device by pressing the Power button (LED off).
  6. Switch off the main power supply to the power adapter and unplug the power cable from your device.
  7. After 10 seconds, plug the power cable back into your device and switch on the main power supply.
  8. Turn your device back on by pressing the Power button (LED on).

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® X7. This firmware includes support for macOS™ Sierra 10.12. Important: Install this firmware update before upgrading to macOS Sierra. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster X7

What's New:

• Added support for macOS Sierra 10.12

Fixes:

• No audio output after device is powered on

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6.8 to Mac OS X 10.11

Notes:

• If your computer has been upgraded to macOS Sierra, update your device firmware through another computer running Mac OS X 10.11 or Windows.
• 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 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 pressing the Power button (LED off).
  8. Switch off the main power supply to the power adapter and unplug the power cable from your device.
  9. After 10 seconds, plug the power cable back into your device and switch on the main power supply.
  10. Turn your device back on by pressing the Power button (LED on).

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® X7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster X7

What's New:

• Added support for macOS™ Sierra 10.12

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. Upon successful firmware upgrade, shut down your device by pressing the Power button (LED off).
  6. Switch off the main power supply to the power adapter and unplug the power cable from your device.
  7. After 10 seconds, plug the power cable back into your device and switch on the main power supply.
  8. Turn your device back on by pressing the Power button (LED on).

This download contains the Creative Smart Recorder application for Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Smart Recorder

Smart Recorder manages and performs all your recording tasks easily. With Smart Recorder you can:

• Detect silences between audio tracks in analog content and automatically record the content in separate files.
• Remove hisses and pops in your recorded material using the Audio Clean-up feature.
• Schedule recordings to start automatically.
• Set the optimum recording level with the automatic source level analysis feature.

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 with SP1, Windows XP® Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004
• Windows Media® Player

Notes:

• To install the file
  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 WaveStudio application for Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

WaveStudio

WaveStudio manages and performs all your sound editing tasks easily. With WaveStudio you can:

• play, edit, and record 8-bit, 16-bit, and 24-bit wave data.
• enhance your wave data or create unique sounds with various special effects and editing operations.
• open and edit several audio files simultaneously.
• open RAW, WMA and WAV data files.

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 1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004
• Windows Media® Player
• Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 or later (download the latest DirectX installation file here)

Notes:

• To install the file
  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 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.