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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 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® 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 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 latest driver and application for use with your Sound Blaster® Play!3 for Mac operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Catalina 10.15 only. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only

Works With:

• Sound Blaster Play!3

Requirements:

• macOS™ Catalina 10.15

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file
  3. Double-click SB_INSTALL icon
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Known Issues:
  1. User Profile icons unable to display correctly.

This download contains the latest driver and application for use with your Sound Blaster® Omni Surround 5.1 for Mac operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Catalina 10.15 only. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only

Works With:

• Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1

Requirements:

• macOS™ Catalina 10.15

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file
  3. Double-click SB_INSTALL icon
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Known Issues:
  1. User Profile icons unable to display correctly.

This download contains the latest driver and application for use with your Sound Blaster® X7 for Mac operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Catalina 10.15 only. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only

Works With:

• Sound Blaster X7

Requirements:

• macOS™ Catalina 10.15

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file
  3. Double-click SB_INSTALL icon
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Known Issues:
  1. User Profile icons unable to display correctly.