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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 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 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.

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 ZxR

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:

• 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 Sound Blaster® ZxR Series Driver for Windows® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

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 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.