New X-FI drivers - all variants

Brian48 · Oct 30, 2006, 05:58 PM

Just FYI.

http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
30 Oct 06 release

Quote:

Filename: [COLOR=#3300ff]SBXF_PCDRV_LB_2_09_0007.exe[/COLOR]
This download contains an improved version of the drivers found on the Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeMusic, Platinum, Fatal1ty and Elite Pro installation CDs. It provides full OpenAL support for gamers. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.
This download includes Creative Audio Console, which enables you to configure the Sound Blaster X-Fi features and functions.
Added Features or Enhancements:

Supports OpenAL 1.1

Fixes:

Resolves the issue of the computer not responding when Cubase® interacts with X-Fi applications
Allows MidiSynth to synchronize properly with selected SoundFont® content
Resolves OpenAL issues

Requirements:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP Service Pack 2
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic, Platinum, Fatal1ty and Elite Pro audio device

Notes:

Creative MediaSource DVD-Audio Player is unavailable for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

Rogacz · Nov 2, 2006, 09:34 PM

Anyone tried it?

Is it worth?

3DWizard · Nov 3, 2006, 11:53 AM

Well, what do you mean with worth it. You have just to uninstall the old drivers (just the drivers) then install the new ones. I tried the new ones and I'd say sound is a bit better, but I can't tell for sure. I'd install them.

Mayro · Nov 3, 2006, 02:41 PM

Honestly, I think they rename the drivers from the past and label them as something newer.

Rogacz · Nov 4, 2006, 04:19 PM

How can the sound be better if they haven't modified anything in terms of sound processing?

It's only a hot-fix for me. Nothing new anyway...

... as always.

PandaZ3 · Nov 18, 2006, 10:41 PM

I will try them anyway, I do have a NF4 Motherboard, maybe they partially fixed some of the issues.

Nov 2, 2006, 09:34 PM	#2
Rogacz Porcupine Floyd Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 422 Rep Power: 0	Anyone tried it? Is it worth? __________________

Nov 4, 2006, 04:19 PM	#5
Rogacz Porcupine Floyd Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 422 Rep Power: 0	How can the sound be better if they haven't modified anything in terms of sound processing? It's only a hot-fix for me. Nothing new anyway... ... as always. __________________

Nov 18, 2006, 10:41 PM	#6
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	I will try them anyway, I do have a NF4 Motherboard, maybe they partially fixed some of the issues. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Nov 3, 2006, 11:53 AM	#3
3DWizard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bayreuth, Germany Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	tried them Well, what do you mean with worth it. You have just to uninstall the old drivers (just the drivers) then install the new ones. I tried the new ones and I'd say sound is a bit better, but I can't tell for sure. I'd install them.

Nov 3, 2006, 02:41 PM	#4
Mayro -=[DHzer0point Team]=- Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 173 Rep Power: 0	Honestly, I think they rename the drivers from the past and label them as something newer.