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This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® FRee on Windows® operating systems. This software includes support for Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster FRee Control Panel, provides you with various configuration 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 Blaster FRee

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
• Sound Blaster FRee

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 Creative® OUTLIER™ on Windows® operating systems. The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster Control Panel - OUTLIER, provides you with various configuration 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:

• Creative OUTLIER

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
• Creative OUTLIER

Notes:

1. Set audio playback mode to "USB Audio" on Creative OUTLIER.
2. Connect the headphones to a computer via the supplied USB cable.
3. Power on the headphones.
4. 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® Omni Surround 5.1. This software includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Important: This software package must be installed before upgrading the firmware.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1

What's New:

• Fixed High-Speed USB 2.0 related issue

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:

• 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 software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® ZxR. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

• Sound Blaster ZxR (SB1510)

Added Enhancement / Features:

• WHQL-certified drivers

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster ZxR

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 screen.
4. Restart your computer when prompted.

This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® Z-Series. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

• Sound Blaster Z (SB1500, SB1502)
• Sound Blaster Zx (SB1506)

Added Enhancement / Features:

• WHQL-certified drivers

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster Z or Sound Blaster Zx

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 screen.
4. Re-start your computer when prompted.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® E3 on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster E3

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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 E3

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 following driver and application(s):

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage driver
• Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
• Creative ALchemy

New in Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel:

• Scout Mode* - This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away in your game, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
  * Scout Mode is not available for Windows XP

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit; Microsoft 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; Windows XP 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage gaming headset series

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 software for the Sound Blaster® R3. The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster R3 Control Panel, provides you with various configuration 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 Blaster R3

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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

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 CD installer for Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ HD / Digital Music Premium HD. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download contains the following driver and application:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi HD / Digital Music Premium HD driver
• Creative Audio Control Panel

Added Enhancement / Features:

• Added support for ASIO playback (for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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 (SP1, SP2), Windows XP 32-bit or 64-bit (SP2, SP3)
• Sound Blaster X-Fi HD or Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD sound card

Notes:

• To install, 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® E1 on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster E1

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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 E1

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.