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This download contains the Sound Blaster® Z Series Driver for Windows® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download contains the Sound Blaster® Command application for Windows® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Sound Blaster Command provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Works With:

• Sound BlasterX G6
• Sound BlasterX AE-5
• Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus
• Sound Blaster X3
• Sound Blaster G3
• Sound Blaster AE-9
• Sound Blaster AE-7
• Sound Blaster AE-9PE

What's New:

• Add support for Sound BlasterX G6.
• Add import/export EQ profiles.
• Add new Headphone profiles for AE series.

Fixes:

• Encoder page disappear when AE9s or AE9PEs endpoint is disabled.
• Sampling Frequency not restored when switching between 5.1 Speakers and Headphones in Direct Mode.
• Output selection out of sync with device on X3.
• ESET Internet Security virus scan causing drivers installation and detection issues.
• DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD issue.
• Sound Blaster X3 Speaker and SpdifOut volume range.
• Master volume laggy issue on AE Series.

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

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 the software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

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

What's New:

• Fixed repetitive unwanted loading "circle" experienced at the mouse cursor.

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

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 Sound Blaster® Connect application for Windows® operating systems. NOTE: Please ensure that the latest firmware is installed before installing this application. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Sound Blaster Connect provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Works With:

• Sound BlasterX Katana

What's New:

• Fixed missing controls in Acoustic Engine page.
• Added support for 16bit format.
• Improved driver stability.

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

Notes:

• Please ensure that the latest firmware is installed before installing this application.
• To install this application, 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 iRoar Dashboard for Android™. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

What's New:

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

iRoar Dashboard

iRoar Dashboard is a mobile application specifically designed for the Creative® iRoar™ speaker. This app gives you easy access to customize your audio wirelessly from your mobile device. When connected to an iRoar speaker, you can select a preconfigured audio profile or personalize your audio settings.

Key features include:

• Sound Experience
  • Easily choose and personalize the preconfigured audio profile to improve your music, movies, gaming and communication experience.
  • Adjust different audio settings to suit your needs, such as the Equalizer, Immersion, Dialog Plus and other functions.
• Voice Settings
  • Change the Mic Beam's focus to capture only your voice or the sound from your surroundings.
  • Alter your voice in real time during calls and recordings with the Voice Morph feature.
• Add-ons
  • Install extra features from the iRoar Dashboard to your iRoar.
• Other
  • Supports OTA firmware upgrade.

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 6.0 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher
• Creative iRoar

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.
• iRoar Dashboard is designed for Creative iRoar. This app does not work with Sound Blaster Roar, Roar 2, Roar Pro or other speakers.

This download contains the iRoar Dashboard for Android™. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

What's New:

• Supports new firmware upgrade mechanism
• Added Japanese and Russian language

iRoar Dashboard

iRoar Dashboard is a mobile application specifically designed for the Creative® iRoar™ speaker. This app gives you easy access to customize your audio wirelessly from your mobile device. When connected to an iRoar speaker, you can select a preconfigured audio profile or personalize your audio settings.

Key features include:

• Sound Experience
  • Easily choose and personalize the preconfigured audio profile to improve your music, movies, gaming and communication experience.
  • Adjust different audio settings to suit your needs, such as the Equalizer, Immersion, Dialog Plus and other functions.
• Voice Settings
  • Change the Mic Beam's focus to capture only your voice or the sound from your surroundings.
  • Alter your voice in real time during calls and recordings with the Voice Morph feature.
• Add-ons
  • Install extra features from the iRoar Dashboard to your iRoar.
• Other
  • Supports OTA firmware upgrade.

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 4.x & 5.x only
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher
• Creative iRoar

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.
• iRoar Dashboard is designed for Creative iRoar. This app does not work with Sound Blaster Roar, Roar 2, Roar Pro or other speakers.

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

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster X7

What's New

• Fixed no audio in direct mode below 6% volume level
• Fixed intermittent volume set to 100% or mic monitoring unmute when power up from cold boot with an active hub or USB port
• Fixed intermittent noise during channel switching of TV in Dolby Digital mode

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® 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:

• Fixed no audio in direct mode below 6% volume level
• Fixed intermittent volume set to 100% or mic monitoring unmute when power up from cold boot with an active hub or USB port
• Fixed intermittent noise during channel switching of TV in Dolby Digital mode

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 software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® X-Fi HD/Digital Music Premium HD. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

• Sound Blaster® X-Fi HD/Digital Music Premium HD

What's New:

• Fixed no audio and jerky video after forward/backward adjustment on playback status bar

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

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® X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

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

What's New:

• Fixed no audio with video jerky after advancing movie playback status bar either forward or backward.

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

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.