Using Audigy2 Updates on Audigy and Live!

gordo99 · Apr 12, 2003, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MGeaR356
i finally got it to work.
i rename FCEAX.dll
something liek this in the EAX folder to something else or delete it.

i got it to work..

but before this i tried to reformat and the error was shown once again.

Now i got some new questions...

under speaker settings , when i choose 4.1/4 settings , when i test speaker , there isn't any sound like "front , left channel"

but when i choose 2.1/2 it works..

And my rear 2 speakers , it sounds very very echoish compared to the front 2....
is that the characteristics of the driver?

See the next reply from SteveNT

MGeaR356 · Apr 12, 2003, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gordo99
See the next reply from SteveNT

bumpz for stevent..

gordo99 · Apr 13, 2003, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MGeaR356
bumpz for stevent..

I was trying to say that stevent replied to your question in a previous post. I don't know a lot about other features on the Audigy. I use it strictly as a device for audio recording. I have 2 speakers max and use headphones most of the time.

gigatron · Apr 23, 2003, 08:52 PM

New audigy2 drivers are out, what's up? Anyone try anything yet?

iisi · Apr 25, 2003, 09:11 AM

It seems that everything else works, but while watching .avi or .mpg files,
picture and sounds are jumping.
Any ideas how to fix that?

These new sounds are incredible (exept in videos), they work almost like wallhack in games

PLZ someone help me !

EDIT: Operation
First I extracted sb_install_multilang.rar to E:\
next I extracted ctcomp.exe to E:\SB_INSTALL\Audio\Setup
I runned E:\SB_INSTALL\Setup.exe
I had problems with mediasource installation, but that should´t have anythint to do with my problem (?).
Installed application updates (CMSP021216.exe, EAXCONSP021213.exe, SFBMSP021213.exe, SPKSETSP021213.exe). DVDA021213.exe
Extracted AUD2DRVL11021217.exe to F:\driver
Extracted ctcomp.exe to F:\driver and runned setup
Extracted AUD2DRVL11030205.exe to F:\driver (after first deleting previous files

)
Extracted ctcomp.exe to F:\driver and runned setup
Installed application updates updates ( CMSP030127.exe, SPKSET030206.exe, SURMIX030206.exe). DVDAPATCH030206.exe

RIV@NVX · Apr 25, 2003, 12:21 PM

Everything seems ok to me, except that you have installed DVDAPATCH, which I haven't recommended to install on Audigy.
But I am not sure that it affects video preformerance.

Ney · Apr 25, 2003, 03:58 PM

I had tried A2 drivers on my Sb live, but I quit because the keyboard app in AudioHQ was "cutting sounds / hiccuping". Since I don't know any other app that can make my keyboard turn into a music keyb and I guess A2 drivers sound better by the comments, I wanna try them again. Do you know a solution for this problem?

I guess the kxdriver would be a better option, but I like playing games as much as I like to listen or make music. Or you think the kxdriver is also good for games? Is there a guide for game use?

gigatron · Apr 26, 2003, 02:13 AM

I got my sblive value updated and its a huge huge difference. For example while testing a woofer, after updatiing, the farting effect was gone and it was more of a proper bass. Like I know people 'like' the farting but its not precise its yuck and whoever likes that in their cars doesnt know a thing about music ;P

Barbarian · Apr 26, 2003, 10:57 AM

Hey Gigatron which drivers did you use to update your SB Live Value?And have you tried them with games and Winamp?I'm asking because i tryed different drivers before and with a lot of them I have problems like crancking sound in Winamp or the lack of EAX in games that support it.

gigatron · Apr 26, 2003, 06:19 PM

I just followed the instructions, installed the cd after patching it with that program that changes the ID or some other thing so that the drivers are installable for my sound blaster live. Then I downloaded the first batch of updates and newer drivers patched them up and applied it. Then I downloaded yet another batch of updates and newer drivers and patched them up and installed them. Exactly as the instructions asked. And for me absolutely everything works. Perfect for lack of a better word. I also didn't install what was asked not to be. DVD-A stuff, i also didnt install that mediasource or something anyways didnt need it, and i didnt install HD console and speaker settings.

There are new drivers recently released however i dont wana try them if the patcher cant fix em up (shoulud but i dunno i wana see what someone else tries hehe).

gordo99 · Apr 29, 2003, 07:17 AM

Quote:

[i]

PLZ someone help me !

EDIT: Operation
First I extracted sb_install_multilang.rar to E:\
next I extracted ctcomp.exe to E:\SB_INSTALL\Audio\Setup
I runned E:\SB_INSTALL\Setup.exe
I had problems with mediasource installation, but that should´t have anythint to do with my problem (?).

that seems normal. I went into each subdirectory, like cms\cdburner, etc. and ran the setup.exe files in each one. The setup files installed the individual cms files properly. I did that for everything, like EAX etc.

Installed application updates (CMSP021216.exe, EAXCONSP021213.exe, SFBMSP021213.exe, SPKSETSP021213.exe). DVDA021213.exe

DVD upgrades are not known to work, even on an Audigy 1. So, I can't see them working on an SBLive.

[/B]

gordo99 · Apr 29, 2003, 07:27 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by iisi
[B]

PLZ someone help me !

EDIT: Operation
First I extracted sb_install_multilang.rar to E:\
next I extracted ctcomp.exe to E:\SB_INSTALL\Audio\Setup
I runned E:\SB_INSTALL\Setup.exe
I had problems with mediasource installation, but that should´t have anythint to do with my problem (?).

********************

reply:

I had problems loading CMS, EAX, etc at first. I solved the problem by going into each sub-directory, (eg. CMS\CDBURNER), and running the setup.exe file in each one. One by one, I reinstalled each part of CMS, EAX, etc using these setup files.

It might have been a mistake to upgrade the DVD. It's not known that the DVD upgrades work, even on Audigy 1. So, if your system doesn't work, you might have to do a fresh install without them.

Gun5 · May 5, 2003, 05:35 AM

Its great and all but I ended up buying the Audigy 2 (OEM) anyways.. well worth it

Mac Daddy · May 7, 2003, 04:31 AM

A very large thanks to BigBrownPimpsta for his extra as Zardon calls it "Friendly Canadian advise".
And Necrosis for the drivers !!!

This Audigy2 update works. As far as Creative

They can l$#k the sn&^&y drop off the end of my L&^e Mu#$el
I'm going M_Audio ... 16 channel true recording into a digital source ...........

Thank you

nr.Z · May 13, 2003, 02:15 PM

a little offtopic : have anyone tried the A2ForSBLive.exe yet???
i'm using official driver for a2 on my live 5.1 right now (383),it's pretty stable and good.
anyone care to break the audigy 2 driver disc to different software for 56kers i would appreciate alot.i'm a 56ker myself.

RIV@NVX · May 13, 2003, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nr.Z
a little offtopic : have anyone tried the A2ForSBLive.exe yet???
i'm using official driver for a2 on my live 5.1 right now (383),it's pretty stable and good.
anyone care to break the audigy 2 driver disc to different software for 56kers i would appreciate alot.i'm a 56ker myself.

I bet it's a repack of Audigy2 CD with compatibility patch included...
I wouldn't say it's worth trying, simply because everything works

vampgirl · Aug 27, 2003, 11:47 PM

Sorry guys but I am a little lost here and really need advice!

I have an Audigy2 sound card and actualy I am using KX drivers because I use CubaseSX and those drivers are WAY MUCH better then the original creative for me. (better Asio and better routing)

Unfortunatly they really suck for gaming and listening to music

So I was wondering if with your hacked drivers I could get any better asio, routing for music composing?
From what i read I guess there is no need to ask if i can get better gaming and music listtening performance as the answer seem to be YES

But I have to find a way to keep my CubaseSX and VSTi's working at there best too.

Wish there would be a fast way to switch between KX and Original Audigy drivers

As I have sacrified games for audio

If I get ANY better results with your hacked drivers plz let me know and I will give them a try right away.

evil_one · Aug 28, 2003, 04:26 PM

You can create two hardware profiles, one with Creative's original drivers and the other one with KX.

blown503 · Aug 28, 2003, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vampgirl
I am using KX drivers because I use CubaseSX and those drivers are WAY MUCH better then the original creative for me. (better Asio and better routing)

Unfortunatly they really suck for gaming and listening to music

If they suck for music and gaming My advice is to trash them because thats what you really need them for in the first place. My aud 2 card rocks, except I miss not having dos drivers

vampgirl · Aug 28, 2003, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evil_one
You can create two hardware profiles, one with Creative's original drivers and the other one with KX.

Have you tried doing what you just advised?
I tried but it dose not work!
If you know how please, could you make a little guide and tell me how to make 2 profiles?
Theoricaly I understand what you say and it should be doable. But apparently Xp would not do it corectly

Anyway I would be so happy if I could have 2 profiles

My main question is still somehow not answered!
What I want to know is that is these tweeked (hacked) drivers have also been optimised for Music composing softwares too or are they simply optimized for gaming ?
Is there any better asio for example then the original creative drivers.

Don't forget that I already have an Audigy 2! So its not like someone who want to make his sb_live work like an audigy. I should use the drivers if they make the audigy work better then what it already is!

evil_one · Aug 29, 2003, 11:27 PM

Uhm I wouldn't really call those drivers "hacked". You gain nothing from installing them on an Audigy2. They're the same 383 drivers as are avalible on Creative's website. You can find an updated 383 set (one file is 384) on my website (torturecity.cjb.net).

As for the 2 hardware profiles... what's exactly wrong? I'll try to setup a similar configuration on my PC.

vampgirl · Aug 29, 2003, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evil_one

As for the 2 hardware profiles... what's exactly wrong? I'll try to setup a similar configuration on my PC.

I would be really happy (not only me but 100 other users from KX forum) as we all wished to have a kind of 2 profile under xp but we could not achive this!

Xp would boot only with the original drivers even with the second profile (kx) drivers

So please if you have a little time try and see if you can do it and post the result.

Thanx in advance

Edit: Btw it would be nice if you could advise me on how to get best out of Audigy2!
people use Audigy2 drivers for Sb_live.... But can I use drivers for card better then audigy2 to get better performance?

What do you think is best: Using KX for music/ original for games?
Or is there any other trick that I don't know?

evil_one · Aug 29, 2003, 11:52 PM

Yeah, looks like this is not meant to work... made my system unbootable :P Will make another attempt tomorrow.

M.W · Sep 24, 2003, 08:03 AM

I don't know if this is "old news", but I got a Audigy ZS CD with drivers v402 (07/10/2003). DirectX 9 compatible (and required, i think....).

I installed @ Audigy 1 and works great!!

I'm sharing @ eMule:

Code:

ed2k://|file|FIXED_SB_Audigy2_ZS_install_modified_full_(multilanguage_v402_from_2003.07.10).rar|488819130|6093F03E24F2C99F654EB79C3F5884DC|/

ed2k://|file|FIXED_SB_Audigy2_ZS_install_modified_full_(multilanguage_v402_from_2003.07.10)_READ_ME.txt|526|25342F393867B1820445EFF56B0F5842|/

Best Regards,
M.W

BTW: this drivers are WHQL Certified.

RIV@NVX · Sep 24, 2003, 11:27 AM

OK, I will add this to FAQ once I find time to update it.

warlord716 · Sep 26, 2003, 03:47 AM

hi i am new at this stuff with the sound drivers. i was reading the page with the faq and i had a question.
when i extract that ctcomp prog, it says extract to SB_INSTAL/yada yada

now the standard drivers don't install there. should i make a C:/SB_INSTALL folder? i am assuming that its a good thing that this cracked driver doesnt install in the same place as the rgular ones.

thanks
and excuse my ignorance about this stuff.

RIV@NVX · Sep 26, 2003, 08:41 AM

You should extract it to folder where you extracted the entire driver package. Did you got the entire package or?

warlord716 · Sep 26, 2003, 10:27 PM

never mind i accidently double posted here

warlord716 · Sep 26, 2003, 10:28 PM

i downloaded a "ctcomp.exe", 129 kb...i run it, and it asks me where to patch, but i dont know the place to patch.

RIV@NVX · Sep 27, 2003, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by warlord716
i downloaded a "ctcomp.exe", 129 kb...i run it, and it asks me where to patch, but i dont know the place to patch.

Hmm... thanks for pointing out, I really notice that I wasn't clear enough on that part of the guide

Anyway, you need http://www.fileconnect.net/download....ip&language=en file. Once you have it, you should extract ctcomp.exe to SB_INSTALL\Audio\Setup.

I will fix the guide right now

EDIT: Updated.

Apr 25, 2003, 12:21 PM	Thread Starter #306
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	Everything seems ok to me, except that you have installed DVDAPATCH, which I haven't recommended to install on Audigy. But I am not sure that it affects video preformerance. __________________ -- Vedran

Apr 25, 2003, 03:58 PM	#307
Ney DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 89 Rep Power: 0	kinda on-topic, kinda off-topic I had tried A2 drivers on my Sb live, but I quit because the keyboard app in AudioHQ was "cutting sounds / hiccuping". Since I don't know any other app that can make my keyboard turn into a music keyb and I guess A2 drivers sound better by the comments, I wanna try them again. Do you know a solution for this problem? I guess the kxdriver would be a better option, but I like playing games as much as I like to listen or make music. Or you think the kxdriver is also good for games? Is there a guide for game use?

May 5, 2003, 05:35 AM	#313
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May 7, 2003, 04:31 AM	#314
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	It works !!! A very large thanks to BigBrownPimpsta for his extra as Zardon calls it "Friendly Canadian advise". And Necrosis for the drivers !!! This Audigy2 update works. As far as Creative They can l$#k the sn&^&y drop off the end of my L&^e Mu#$el I'm going M_Audio ... 16 channel true recording into a digital source ........... Thank you __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Sep 24, 2003, 08:03 AM	#324
M.W DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	I don't know if this is "old news", but I got a Audigy ZS CD with drivers v402 (07/10/2003). DirectX 9 compatible (and required, i think....). I installed @ Audigy 1 and works great!! I'm sharing @ eMule: Code: ed2k://\|file\|FIXED_SB_Audigy2_ZS_install_modified_full_(multilanguage_v402_from_2003.07.10).rar\|488819130\|6093F03E24F2C99F654EB79C3F5884DC\|/ ed2k://\|file\|FIXED_SB_Audigy2_ZS_install_modified_full_(multilanguage_v402_from_2003.07.10)_READ_ME.txt\|526\|25342F393867B1820445EFF56B0F5842\|/ Best Regards, M.W BTW: this drivers are WHQL Certified. Last edited by M.W; Sep 24, 2003 at 08:08 AM.

Apr 23, 2003, 08:52 PM	#304
gigatron DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	New audigy2 drivers are out, what's up? Anyone try anything yet?

Apr 25, 2003, 09:11 AM	#305
iisi DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	It seems that everything else works, but while watching .avi or .mpg files, picture and sounds are jumping. Any ideas how to fix that? These new sounds are incredible (exept in videos), they work almost like wallhack in games PLZ someone help me ! EDIT: Operation First I extracted sb_install_multilang.rar to E:\ next I extracted ctcomp.exe to E:\SB_INSTALL\Audio\Setup I runned E:\SB_INSTALL\Setup.exe I had problems with mediasource installation, but that should´t have anythint to do with my problem (?). Installed application updates (CMSP021216.exe, EAXCONSP021213.exe, SFBMSP021213.exe, SPKSETSP021213.exe). DVDA021213.exe Extracted AUD2DRVL11021217.exe to F:\driver Extracted ctcomp.exe to F:\driver and runned setup Extracted AUD2DRVL11030205.exe to F:\driver (after first deleting previous files ) Extracted ctcomp.exe to F:\driver and runned setup Installed application updates updates ( CMSP030127.exe, SPKSET030206.exe, SURMIX030206.exe). DVDAPATCH030206.exe

Apr 26, 2003, 02:13 AM	#308
gigatron DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I got my sblive value updated and its a huge huge difference. For example while testing a woofer, after updatiing, the farting effect was gone and it was more of a proper bass. Like I know people 'like' the farting but its not precise its yuck and whoever likes that in their cars doesnt know a thing about music ;P

Apr 26, 2003, 10:57 AM	#309
Barbarian DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Hey Gigatron which drivers did you use to update your SB Live Value?And have you tried them with games and Winamp?I'm asking because i tryed different drivers before and with a lot of them I have problems like crancking sound in Winamp or the lack of EAX in games that support it.

Apr 26, 2003, 06:19 PM	#310
gigatron DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I just followed the instructions, installed the cd after patching it with that program that changes the ID or some other thing so that the drivers are installable for my sound blaster live. Then I downloaded the first batch of updates and newer drivers patched them up and applied it. Then I downloaded yet another batch of updates and newer drivers and patched them up and installed them. Exactly as the instructions asked. And for me absolutely everything works. Perfect for lack of a better word. I also didn't install what was asked not to be. DVD-A stuff, i also didnt install that mediasource or something anyways didnt need it, and i didnt install HD console and speaker settings. There are new drivers recently released however i dont wana try them if the patcher cant fix em up (shoulud but i dunno i wana see what someone else tries hehe).

Apr 29, 2003, 07:27 AM	#312
gordo99 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	[QUOTE]Originally posted by iisi [B] PLZ someone help me ! EDIT: Operation First I extracted sb_install_multilang.rar to E:\ next I extracted ctcomp.exe to E:\SB_INSTALL\Audio\Setup I runned E:\SB_INSTALL\Setup.exe I had problems with mediasource installation, but that should´t have anythint to do with my problem (?). ******************** reply: I had problems loading CMS, EAX, etc at first. I solved the problem by going into each sub-directory, (eg. CMS\CDBURNER), and running the setup.exe file in each one. One by one, I reinstalled each part of CMS, EAX, etc using these setup files. It might have been a mistake to upgrade the DVD. It's not known that the DVD upgrades work, even on Audigy 1. So, if your system doesn't work, you might have to do a fresh install without them.

May 13, 2003, 02:15 PM	#315
nr.Z DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	a little offtopic : have anyone tried the A2ForSBLive.exe yet??? i'm using official driver for a2 on my live 5.1 right now (383),it's pretty stable and good. anyone care to break the audigy 2 driver disc to different software for 56kers i would appreciate alot.i'm a 56ker myself.

Aug 27, 2003, 11:47 PM	#317
vampgirl DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Sorry guys but I am a little lost here and really need advice! I have an Audigy2 sound card and actualy I am using KX drivers because I use CubaseSX and those drivers are WAY MUCH better then the original creative for me. (better Asio and better routing) Unfortunatly they really suck for gaming and listening to music So I was wondering if with your hacked drivers I could get any better asio, routing for music composing? From what i read I guess there is no need to ask if i can get better gaming and music listtening performance as the answer seem to be YES But I have to find a way to keep my CubaseSX and VSTi's working at there best too. Wish there would be a fast way to switch between KX and Original Audigy drivers As I have sacrified games for audio If I get ANY better results with your hacked drivers plz let me know and I will give them a try right away.

Aug 28, 2003, 04:26 PM	#318
evil_one DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 0	You can create two hardware profiles, one with Creative's original drivers and the other one with KX.

Aug 29, 2003, 11:27 PM	#321
evil_one DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 0	Uhm I wouldn't really call those drivers "hacked". You gain nothing from installing them on an Audigy2. They're the same 383 drivers as are avalible on Creative's website. You can find an updated 383 set (one file is 384) on my website (torturecity.cjb.net). As for the 2 hardware profiles... what's exactly wrong? I'll try to setup a similar configuration on my PC.

Aug 29, 2003, 11:52 PM	#323
evil_one DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, looks like this is not meant to work... made my system unbootable :P Will make another attempt tomorrow.

Sep 24, 2003, 11:27 AM	Thread Starter #325
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	OK, I will add this to FAQ once I find time to update it. __________________ -- Vedran

Sep 26, 2003, 03:47 AM	#326
warlord716 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: new york state Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	newbie question hi i am new at this stuff with the sound drivers. i was reading the page with the faq and i had a question. when i extract that ctcomp prog, it says extract to SB_INSTAL/yada yada now the standard drivers don't install there. should i make a C:/SB_INSTALL folder? i am assuming that its a good thing that this cracked driver doesnt install in the same place as the rgular ones. thanks and excuse my ignorance about this stuff. __________________ manchester united forever!

Sep 26, 2003, 08:41 AM	Thread Starter #327
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	You should extract it to folder where you extracted the entire driver package. Did you got the entire package or? __________________ -- Vedran

Sep 26, 2003, 10:27 PM	#328
warlord716 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: new york state Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	never mind i accidently double posted here __________________ manchester united forever!

Sep 26, 2003, 10:28 PM	#329
warlord716 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: new york state Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	i downloaded a "ctcomp.exe", 129 kb...i run it, and it asks me where to patch, but i dont know the place to patch. __________________ manchester united forever!