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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 latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Play! 3 on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

What's New:

• Fixed hissing noise on certain headphones/headsets

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster Play! 3

This download contains the following driver and applications:

• Sound Blaster Play! 3 driver
• Sound Blaster Play! 3 Control Panel

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 driver
  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 latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® R3/A6U on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

What's New:

• Added compatibility updates for Windows 10
• Fixed Stereo Mix imbalance after hot unplugging

Requirements:

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

Notes:

• To install this pack
  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 screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Play! 3 on Mac® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

What's New:

• Fixed hissing noise on certain headphones/headsets

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster Play! 3

This download supports the following driver and application(s):

• Sound Blaster Play! 3 driver
• Sound Blaster Play! 3 Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.9 to 10.14

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 the SB_INSTALL icon.
  6. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® ZxR. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

• Sound Blaster ZxR (SB1510)

What's New:

• Bug fixes and general improvements for Windows® 10

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 software(s) and application(s) for Sound Blaster® Z-Series. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following models:

• Sound Blaster Z (SB1500, SB1502)
• Sound Blaster Zx (SB1506)

What's New:

• Bug fixes and general improvements for Windows® 10

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

What's New

• For Sound Blaster E5:
  • Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out (requires the latest firmware)

Sound Blaster Central

Sound Blaster Central gives you simplified support for product setup and usage with Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices that incorporate the multi-core SB-Axx1 audio chipset. It adds unprecedented audio controls and enhancements right from the palm of your hand!

Key features include:

• Bluetooth Connectivity Tool
  • Easily manage and customize connections to Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices.
• Advanced Controls
  • Sound Blaster Central grants you mobile access to a full suite of advanced features that improves your music, movies, gaming and communication experience. E.g. Increase movie dialog levels for added clarity, or soften explosions so you won't wake the family, removes ambient and acoustic noise for clearer communication, and much more!
• Customizable Alarm
  • Wake up to MP3 music or preset alarm tones with snooze function.
  • Set alarms to sound on your Android device, Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth device or both.
• Video Tutorials
  • Step-by-step videos teach you how to connect your smart device wirelessly to Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices.
  • Help you explore and take advantage of the many features of Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices.

Requirements:

• Devices with Android 2.3 or above
• Devices with Bluetooth capability
• Devices with screen resolution of 480x320 or higher
• Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices

Supported devices:

• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
• Sound Blaster EVO Zx
• Sound Blaster EVO ZxR
• Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200
• Sound Blaster E5

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.
  4. Tap OK when asked to replace existing application.
  5. After the installation is complete, tap Open and you may start using the Sound Blaster Central.
• Some features mentioned are product specific, refer to its user manual for details.
• Important: This new version of Sound Blaster Central requires Sound Blaster Services.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. This firmware includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

Fixes:

• Device not charging when battery level is very low

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 an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. This firmware includes support for macOS™ Sierra 10.12. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

Fixes:

• Device not charging when battery level is very low

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).