New beta Audigy2 and Audigy drivers

NiChO · May 8, 2003, 06:23 PM

RIV@NVX · May 8, 2003, 06:49 PM

They seem to be for Audigy1 too - thanks for the info.
I am going to update my guide soon

Sasco · May 9, 2003, 12:28 AM

Any word get on how these perform? or are they any better then the .234's?

EDIT: the also won't work after 1 August 2003, the site says they fix Audigy 1 gaming performance but might not work with other creative apps...can anyone confirm that they do/don't screw up other apps?

Bhairav · May 9, 2003, 06:08 AM

And of course, whether it works with our old Live cards....!

RIV@NVX · May 9, 2003, 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by Bhairav
And of course, whether it works with our old Live cards....!

It can probably be easily hacked. Just need some feedback on it.

BONEHEAD · May 9, 2003, 02:26 PM

I used ctcomp to use the install on my 5.1 plat works just fine. It does improve the sound over the Gateway drivers that I was using.

RIV@NVX · May 9, 2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BONEHEAD
I used ctcomp to use the install on my 5.1 plat works just fine. It does improve the sound over the Gateway drivers that I was using.

Ok, updating guide in progress... Thanks for the info

EDIT:
Updated

The Keeper · May 9, 2003, 03:11 PM

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This release is ideal for high-end gamers who want even better performance than they currently enjoy. This release has been tested by Creative Labs for gaming use ONLY. No other functionality has been tested. It should be noted that the Sound Blaster applications provided with your card may not function after installation of this driver. For mixer and speaker configuration the standard Windows apps can be used.

This release will be followed up with a final official driver update that will integrate the performance features with the core driver and application set. The beta release is designed to stop functioning on the 1st of August 2003 by which time the final release previously mentioned will be available.

Very beta.

RIV@NVX · May 9, 2003, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by The Keeper
Very beta.

It, however, should work with Audigy2 apps.

BONEHEAD · May 9, 2003, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by RIV@NVX
It, however, should work with Audigy2 apps.

As far as I can tell it works w/ all Aud 2 apps. the onlythings I don't have installed is Speaker cal. Eax and the GO thingy. I am also using my remote w/ no problems.

Chaos · May 9, 2003, 04:41 PM

I just installed them with the hacked Audigy 2 drivers and all seems fine

NiChO · May 9, 2003, 05:11 PM

Creative released the WHQL drivers for the Audigy 2 today.
Version: 383

Creative Asia Download Page

Direct Link

RIV@NVX · May 9, 2003, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NiChO
Creative released the WHQL drivers for the Audigy 2 today.
Version: 383

Creative Asia Download Page

Direct Link

Ok, thanks for the info, updating the guide.

EDIT:
Updated, together with info about application updates.

BONEHEAD · May 9, 2003, 05:33 PM

Creative 4/11/2003 5.12.1.383 Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher Used Ctcomp to install on SBlive 5.1 works. At least these are not beta

Well after further testing I have found I lost input of my Live drive. The options are there for recording not playing. It could just be me since I have changed drivers 3x this week. LOL I will say the Aud 2 WHQL are great.

naodigonada · May 9, 2003, 07:46 PM

hi!
this is my first post here!
i have a old SBLive! 5.1...
i downloaded the file AUD2DRVLB030425.exe, extracted with WinRAR and runned ctcomp.exe, installed the drivers... but when i restarted, i had no sound...

thanks

DaSnIpE · May 9, 2003, 07:53 PM

I'm using the Beta Audigy 1 / Audigy 2 drivers for my audigy, it's working fine, I like, and I'm just too lazy to hack the drivers, I'm sure they'll release new ones soon.

Arikel · May 9, 2003, 08:07 PM

The beta set killed my rear speakers, I checked and made sure everything was set correctly for the 5.1 setup but no joy. I'm not that into hacking the Audigy 2 drivers (I'm using an Audigy 1), so I think I'll just wait for the official release.

BONEHEAD · May 9, 2003, 08:14 PM

ok after uninstalling all cl software and drivers. I installed the a2 cd on my 5.1 card all fine of course then I installed the beta drivers in Surround mixer for Source I cannot choose aux2 as input source but I can choose it for recording. This is the same w/ the official a2 drivers. It would be no big deal but I have my portable radio pluged into that conn. Any Ideas? I know that the a2 has these same connections. Besides the older drivers work correctly

naodigonada · May 9, 2003, 08:38 PM

now i have sound, but only in the front speakers (i have a 5.1 sound system...

Torsti · May 9, 2003, 08:49 PM

worked ok so far....

DJVegas · May 12, 2003, 06:59 AM

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Originally posted by Arikel
The beta set killed my rear speakers, I checked and made sure everything was set correctly for the 5.1 setup but no joy. I'm not that into hacking the Audigy 2 drivers (I'm using an Audigy 1), so I think I'll just wait for the official release.

Same as me, ive installed .381s and no go. Is there away to install Audigy2 Apps like EAX Console with an audigy1 card?

I have no sound in my rears either...seem like great drivers but just that little problem

RIV@NVX · May 12, 2003, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by DJVegas
Is there away to install Audigy2 Apps like EAX Console with an audigy1 card?

Yes, they work.

DJVegas · May 13, 2003, 08:23 AM

when i try to install the EAX Console it says cannot find required components?

RIV@NVX · May 13, 2003, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DJVegas
when i try to install the EAX Console it says cannot find required components?

Tried installing all with main "Setup.exe" on Audigy2 sb_install_eng.rar?

Robert McClelland · May 13, 2003, 04:58 PM

Do these have 10 band EQ to them? I don't have my system back yet.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 13, 2003, 05:04 PM

im using the absolute latest driver from creative on my audigy 2, that one that came out the other week. is this one newer or better?

RIV@NVX · May 13, 2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BiGBrOWnPimpsta
im using the absolute latest driver from creative on my audigy 2, that one that came out the other week. is this one newer or better?

Newer yes, but better - who knows

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 13, 2003, 07:28 PM

i was checking tom's hardware says it gives better performance and everything. do i have to do anything additional to get it to work on my audigy 2? and will all the creative apps work?

DJVegas · May 13, 2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RIV@NVX
Tried installing all with main "Setup.exe" on Audigy2 sb_install_eng.rar?

Where can I find that file at? the setup program i have is ONLY the EAX Console, i couldnt find any Complete A2 packages

RIV@NVX · May 13, 2003, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BiGBrOWnPimpsta
i was checking tom's hardware says it gives better performance and everything. do i have to do anything additional to get it to work on my audigy 2? and will all the creative apps work?

Everything should work with it (since you are using Audigy2)...
But I believe that .383 contains .381 fixes.

May 8, 2003, 06:23 PM	#1
NiChO DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	New beta Audigy2 and Audigy drivers Download here Download 2 Screenshot: __________________ ASUS P4C800 Deluxe, P4 2.8@3.2Ghz, 1024 MB Geil PC-4000, ATI R9700 Pro, 900+ GB (7xHDDs), Audigy 2, Lian-Li PC71, WinXP SP2 DX9b Last edited by NiChO; May 9, 2003 at 01:07 PM.

May 8, 2003, 06:49 PM	#2
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	They seem to be for Audigy1 too - thanks for the info. I am going to update my guide soon __________________ -- Vedran

May 9, 2003, 06:08 AM	#4
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May 9, 2003, 02:26 PM	#6
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	I used ctcomp to use the install on my 5.1 plat works just fine. It does improve the sound over the Gateway drivers that I was using. __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR]

May 9, 2003, 04:41 PM	#11
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	I just installed them with the hacked Audigy 2 drivers and all seems fine __________________

May 9, 2003, 12:28 AM	#3
Sasco DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Any word get on how these perform? or are they any better then the .234's? EDIT: the also won't work after 1 August 2003, the site says they fix Audigy 1 gaming performance but might not work with other creative apps...can anyone confirm that they do/don't screw up other apps?

May 9, 2003, 05:11 PM	Thread Starter #12
NiChO DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Creative released the WHQL drivers for the Audigy 2 today. Version: 383 Creative Asia Download Page Direct Link __________________ ASUS P4C800 Deluxe, P4 2.8@3.2Ghz, 1024 MB Geil PC-4000, ATI R9700 Pro, 900+ GB (7xHDDs), Audigy 2, Lian-Li PC71, WinXP SP2 DX9b

May 9, 2003, 05:33 PM	#14
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	Creative 4/11/2003 5.12.1.383 Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher Used Ctcomp to install on SBlive 5.1 works. At least these are not beta Well after further testing I have found I lost input of my Live drive. The options are there for recording not playing. It could just be me since I have changed drivers 3x this week. LOL I will say the Aud 2 WHQL are great. __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR] Last edited by BONEHEAD; May 9, 2003 at 06:36 PM.

May 9, 2003, 07:46 PM	#15
naodigonada DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	hi! this is my first post here! i have a old SBLive! 5.1... i downloaded the file AUD2DRVLB030425.exe, extracted with WinRAR and runned ctcomp.exe, installed the drivers... but when i restarted, i had no sound... thanks

May 9, 2003, 07:53 PM	#16
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	I'm using the Beta Audigy 1 / Audigy 2 drivers for my audigy, it's working fine, I like, and I'm just too lazy to hack the drivers, I'm sure they'll release new ones soon. __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

May 9, 2003, 08:07 PM	#17
Arikel DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 225 Rep Power: 0	The beta set killed my rear speakers, I checked and made sure everything was set correctly for the 5.1 setup but no joy. I'm not that into hacking the Audigy 2 drivers (I'm using an Audigy 1), so I think I'll just wait for the official release.

May 9, 2003, 08:14 PM	#18
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	ok after uninstalling all cl software and drivers. I installed the a2 cd on my 5.1 card all fine of course then I installed the beta drivers in Surround mixer for Source I cannot choose aux2 as input source but I can choose it for recording. This is the same w/ the official a2 drivers. It would be no big deal but I have my portable radio pluged into that conn. Any Ideas? I know that the a2 has these same connections. Besides the older drivers work correctly __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR]

May 9, 2003, 08:38 PM	#19
naodigonada DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	now i have sound, but only in the front speakers (i have a 5.1 sound system...

May 9, 2003, 08:49 PM	#20
Torsti DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	worked ok so far....

May 13, 2003, 08:23 AM	#23
DJVegas DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	when i try to install the EAX Console it says cannot find required components?

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May 13, 2003, 05:04 PM	#26
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	im using the absolute latest driver from creative on my audigy 2, that one that came out the other week. is this one newer or better? __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

May 13, 2003, 07:28 PM	#28
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	i was checking tom's hardware says it gives better performance and everything. do i have to do anything additional to get it to work on my audigy 2? and will all the creative apps work? __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard