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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 Kratos S5

What's New:

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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:

• 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 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
• Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition

What's New:

• Custom-tuned FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION profile for Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition

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
• 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 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 the Aurora Reactive lighting settings.

Works With:

• Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 (US Layout)
• Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 (German Layout)
• Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 (Nordic Layout)
• Sound BlasterX Siege M04

What's New:

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
• The latest Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 and/or Sound BlasterX Siege M08 firmware

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 Sound Blaster® Connect application for Android™. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Sound Blaster Connect

Sound Blaster Connect lets you control your Creative® product easily from your mobile device. Access your favorite music from different sources including microSD card and switch audio sources wirelessly. Depending on the product connected, you can also configure and personalize your audio settings, or record sound onto the microSD card.

What's New:

• Added support for Sound BlasterX Katana*
• Set alarm on Creative Chrono
• Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour modes on Creative Chrono*

* Requires the latest firmware

Works With:

• Creative Chrono
• Creative iRoar Go
• Creative MUVO 2
• Creative MUVO 2c
• Sound BlasterX Katana

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 4.0 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher

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.
• This app does not work with Creative MUVO, MUVO mini, iRoar, Sound Blaster Roar, Roar 2, or Roar Pro.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound BlasterX Katana. NOTE: It is recommended to use the shorter USB cable supplied. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound BlasterX Katana

What's New:

• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Improved support for Sound Blaster Connect app and software

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit

Notes:

• Use the shorter USB cable supplied.
• Remove all USB flash drives from your device before firmware update.
• Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• 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 an updated firmware for Creative® Metallix. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Creative Metallix

What's New:

• Remember last listened FM station
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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:

• Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• 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 and it's powered off.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Device enters deep sleep power saving mode after more than 2 hours of idle time when connected to PC/Mac

Fixes:

• Allow restoration to SPDIF-Direct out if it is the last set setting

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above

Notes:

• WARNING: Please ensure that the driver is installed before running the firmware upgrade. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• 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 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 holding the the Power button for 4 seconds (LED off).
  8. Turn your device back on by holding the Power button for 1 second (LED on).

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Device enters deep sleep power saving mode after more than 2 hours of idle time when connected to PC/Mac

Fixes:

• Allow restoration to SPDIF-Direct out if it is the last set setting

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:

• WARNING: Please ensure that the driver is installed before running the firmware upgrade. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• 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 holding the the Power button for 4 seconds (LED off).
  6. Turn your device back on by holding the Power button for 1 second (LED on).

This download contains the Scout Radar application for Android™. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Scout Radar transforms your mobile device into a radar display that reveals your enemy's location in real time. Now, besides hearing your enemies, you can actually visualize and pinpoint your enemy's position.

Plus, the Automatic Room Calibration feature intelligently adapts your speakers to the unique acoustics of your room, so you always get the best audio possible.

What's New:

• Added support for Sound BlasterX AE-5

Works With:

• Sound BlasterX 720°
• Sound BlasterX AE-5

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 4.1 or above
• Devices with Wi-Fi capability and microphone

Notes:

• Requires Scout Radar for Windows. Visit www.blasterx.com/scoutradar
• Works on home Wi-Fi network only. Does not work on intranet.

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

Xpectra

Light up your life with Creative Halo and its various illumination designs.

Xpectra lets you easily control the LED light visual display of your Creative Halo from your mobile device.

Choose from 12 brilliant lighting patterns to suit your mood and space:

1. Moonlight
2. Fireworks
3. Hotwheels
4. Spectrum
5. Full Spectrum
6. Glow
7. Morph
8. Beat Meter
9. Wave
10. Full Wave
11. Mood
12. Aurora

Works With:

• Creative Halo

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 4.0 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher

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.