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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 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:

• 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
• Windows 7 32-bit
• Windows 7 64-bit
• Windows Vista 32-bit
• Windows Vista 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 Creative® iRoar™ on Windows® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Creative iRoar

What's New:

• Added Japanese and Russian language

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 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.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. Restart your computer when prompted.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® R3/A6U. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

Fixes:

• Improved vocal mic latency when all mic effects are turned off.

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
• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

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.

This download contains the latest X-Plus Configurator application for use with your Sound BlasterX® G1 on Windows® operating systems. The X-Plus Configurator enhances the performance of your product in competitive gaming with hardware-based X-Plus Signature. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

X-Plus Signature

Designed for the discerning competitive gamer, the Sound BlasterX G1 comes with an enhanced hardware-based X-Plus mode when connected to the Sound BlasterX H5 headset. It ramps up audio cues that matter most and clamps down on other not-so-crucial sounds – delivering precision sound and accurate directional cuesfor the added advantage in competitive games. Once the Sound BlasterX G1 is configured with your desired X-Plus game profile, you can enjoy the same enhanced audio signature at any tournament venue – no driver or application installation required.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound BlasterX G1

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 with Service Pack 1 or higher
• Sound BlasterX G1

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 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

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 with Service Pack 1 or higher
• 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 latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® E5 for Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out (requires the latest firmware)
• Added support for BT-W2 USB Bluetooth® audio transceiver

Requirements:

• Mac OS X® 10.6.8 or higher
• Sound Blaster E5

Notes:

• To install this pack
  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 Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium HD. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD

What's New:

• Fix installation issues on Windows 10 32-bit Build 10586.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD

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 screen.

This download contains the driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium series of audio devices. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty® Champion Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Professional Audio
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium OEM

What's New:

• Fix installation issues on Windows 10 32-bit Build 10586.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium audio devices listed above

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 screen.

This download contains the driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ series of audio devices. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty® Professional Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic
• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite
• Sound Blaster X-Fi

What's New:

• Fix installation issues on Windows 10 32-bit Build 10586.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster X-Fi audio devices listed above

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 screen.