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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.

What's New:

• Fixed hissing noise on certain headphones/headsets when connected to Sound BlasterX G1

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. 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 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
• Sound Blaster Z
• Sound Blaster Zx
• Sound Blaster ZxR
• Sound Blaster Z SE

What's New:

• First release for Z, Zx, ZxR, Z SE.

Fixes:

Requirements:

• Sound Blaster G3: Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit
• Others: 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 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 Creative application for Windows® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Creative app provides you with various configuration and control options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Fixes:

• UI adjustments.

Operating System:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 10 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.

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

Creative app provides you with various configuration and control options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Fixes:

• UI adjustments.

Operating System:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 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.

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

Creative app provides you with various configuration and control options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Fixes:

• UI adjustments.

Operating System:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 10 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.

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

Creative app provides you with various configuration and control options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Fixes:

• Fix Reset Device issues.
• Improve Sound Mode, EQ and Lighting profile selection.
• Fix Essential activation issue.
• UI adjustments.

Operating System:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 10 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.

This download contains an updated Bluetooth firmware for Creative Sound BlasterX Katana. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Creative Sound BlasterX Katana

Fixes:

• Fixed random clicks and pops on USB audio playback.

Requirements:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 10 64-bit

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Use the shorter USB cable supplied.
  2. Remove all USB flash drives from your device before firmware update.
  3. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
  4. To install the firmware, do the following:
  a) Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  b) Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  c) Double-click the downloaded file.
  d) Follow the instructions on the screen.
  

This download contains the latest driver and applications(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Audigy 5/Rx. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download contains an updated Bluetooth firmware for Creative Sound BlasterX Katana. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Creative Sound BlasterX Katana

Fixes:

• Fixed random popping noise on USB audio that may occur after firmware restore defaults.

Requirements:

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

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
• 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 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
• Sound Blaster Z
• Sound Blaster Z SE
• Sound Blaster Zx

What's New:

• Add USB Audio Connectivity on G6.

Fixes:

• Add functionality to attempt to repair a failed device connection in Windows 7.
• Fix incorrect Voice Clarity states upon restart of Sound Blaster Command.

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.