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This download contains the Creative SoundFont Bank Manager application for Windows® XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

SoundFont Bank Manager

SoundFont Bank Manager is an application that gives you easy access and precise control over your SoundFont banks. With SoundFont Bank Manager you can:

• load, replace or remove SoundFont banks onto your computer's memory.
• organize, create and copy SoundFont presets.
• allocate or adjust the cache memory for SoundFont banks.
• audition all your SoundFont banks and presets with the virtual keyboard.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004

Notes:

• To install this software
  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 ALchemy application for Windows Vista®. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Creative ALchemy

Creative ALchemy restores 3D audio and EAX® effects for certain DirectSound®3D games in Windows Vista. With Creative ALchemy, you can:

• enable the DirectSound3D game audio to be processed by your Sound Blaster audio device to deliver EAX effects, 3D audio spatialization, sample rate conversion and hardware audio mixing. Without this, most DirectSound3D games will be reduced to stereo output without any EAX effects.
• improve 3D audio processing for host-based Sound Blaster audio devices.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista with Service Pack 1

Notes:

• Do not install this application if you do not play DirectSound3D games in Windows Vista.
• To find out more about Creative ALchemy or view the list of DirectSound3D games supported, click here.
• To install this software 
  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 Console Launcher application for use with your Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ series of audio devices on Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP. 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 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 Surround 5.1
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Karaoke
• Sound Blaster X-Fi

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Added Microphone Reverb effect.
• Added controls for Silencer settings (for certain audio devices only).
• Improved controls for Wireless Music settings (for certain audio devices only).

Fixes:
Resolves the following issues:

• Display for X-Fi CMSS-3D settings is not synchronized.
• Display for mixer settings is not synchronized.
• Custom EQ option does not appear when adjusting EQ values.
• Text is truncated in certain menus.
• Error message does not appear when hot-plugging a 'Plug and Play' device.
• Error in VoiceFX presets selection. 
• Unable to restore default volume settings.
• Unable to select the external decoder option automatically while Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect is enabled in the encoder settings.
• Noise can be heard when enabling 'Use Built-in Decoder' and 'Dolby Digital Live' or 'DTS Connect'.

Requirements:

• Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005.
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi audio devices listed above

Notes:

• Before installing the application, download and install the latest web driver for your audio device.
• To install the applications
  1. Download the CSL_PCAPP_LB_2_61_09.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the Creative Console Launcher application for use with certain Creative gaming headsets on Windows Vista® and Windows® XP. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200
• Creative Fatal1ty® USB Gaming Headset HS-1000
• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Enhances the application with an additional mute control for the Microphone Record volume level in the Mixer part of Windows Vista.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Pre-installed original software suite for the USB headset.
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• To install this application
  1. Download the CSL_PCAPP_LB_2_50_93.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains a driver update for certain Creative gaming headsets. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Creative Digital Wireless Gaming Headset HS-1200
• Creative Fatal1ty® USB Gaming Headset HS-1000
• Creative USB Gaming Headset HS-950

Fixes:

• Resolves microphone related issues when using the above USB headsets with certain voice communication applications and games under Windows Vista® and Windows® XP. These include:
  • Low microphone volume level when used in voice communications applications such as Skype™ or TeamSpeak, and in certain PC games.
  • Audio distortion when microphone monitoring and X-Fi™ CMSS®-3D are enabled.
  • Restoring microphone default volume level.
  • Relative difference in volume level when USB Headset is plugged into different USB ports.
  • Installation issues that include Creative drivers not being installed when the USB Headset is plugged into another USB port, other than the port used during installation.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Pre-installed original software suite for the USB headset.
• Available USB port for connecting the USB headset.

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the HSHP_PCDRV_LB_1_01_0003.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the Vado Central software found in your Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)
• USB Port
• Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam

Notes:

• To install this software
  1. Download the VADOHD_PCAPP_LA_2_00_09.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen. 

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® player. It ensures smooth operation of your player's FM Radio. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fix:

• Ensures smooth operation of your player's FM Radio.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)
• Windows Media® Player 10 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN player

Note:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the ZEN_PCFW_L22_1_21_03.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application windows that are currently running on your computer.
  3. Connect your player to your computer.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

• If your player fails to restart after the firmware upgrade:

  1. Turn off your player.
  2. Disconnect your player from your computer.
  3. Press and hold the Play/Pause button. Continue to hold the button while you perform steps 4 and 5. If you accidentally release the button, start the procedure again. 
  4. Gently push a straightened paper clip into the Reset hole.
  5. Slide the On/Off switch towards the USB port and hold until the display lights up. The Recovery Mode screen appears with four options: Clean Up, Format All, Reload Firmware, and Reboot.
  6. Select Reload Firmware, followed by Yes.
  7. Connect your player to your computer.
  8. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This suite of applications has been updated and combined for your convenience. For details, read the rest of this web release note.

This software pack includes the following:

• Creative Media Explorer (version 5.41.12)
  Enables you to manage your player easily in the familiar "Windows Explorer" environment
• Creative Audio CD Ripper (version 5.20.11)
  Extracts songs from an audio CD and transfers them to your player
• Creative Sync Manager (version 6.04.10)
  Synchronizes data between your computer and player
• Video Converter (version 5.60.13) - *Not applicable to ZEN V players
  Converts videos to a suitable format and transfers them to your player
• SmartFill (version 2.00.26)
  Fills up your player with songs automatically

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster transfers)
• Creative ZEN V, Creative ZEN V (with video), Creative ZEN V Plus players

Note:

• To install this software pack
  1. Download the ZNV_PCAppXP_LA_5_41_12.exe file into your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application and Windows Explorer windows that are currently running.
  3. Connect your player to your computer.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This download supports the following audio devices only:

• 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
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 
• USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Karaoke

Fixes:

• Rectifies the output delay when using line-in/microphone monitoring.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• Creative Sound Blaster audio devices listed above

Notes: 

• This application is only for the audio device listed above.
  DO NOT install this application for other Sound Blaster audio devices.
• To install this pack
  1. Download the file into 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 supports the following audio devices only:

• Creative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Surround 5.1
• Creative USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Karaoke

Fixes:

• Rectifies the output delay when using line-in/microphone monitoring.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi audio devices listed above 

Notes: 

• This application is only for the audio device listed above.
  DO NOT install this application for other Sound Blaster audio devices.
• To install this pack
  1. Download the file into your local hard disk.
  2. Close all other Windows applications.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.