GTA:SA sound problem

pigdog · Jun 11, 2005, 05:10 PM

Sorry for the double post. I first put this in another thread, then realised no-one with similiar problems would catch it there.

I'm having game ruining issues here. Mostly to do with sound. I get no ambient sounds when on foot. No bullet sounds either.

In fact. now that I think about it, I'm only getting the rare NPC voice (Hookers etc). When I'm in a car, I get the radio, but nothing else. The only thing that seems to work properly are the cut-scenes at the beginning of a mission. And only sporadically at that.

And after about 3 hours of play, the sub-titles now run through at a hundred miles per hour. Most of the time now I have no idea what's going on in the story.

I suspect it may well have something to do with eax. But there is no option to adjust anything in the game menu.

So I'm pretty much player without sound, and without a clue.

I'm having no problems with any other games.

If anyone has any ideas, It would be greatly appreciated.

digitalwanderer · Jun 11, 2005, 06:07 PM

What kind of soundcard do you have and what type of speakers? (I'm mainly wondering if you have 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1 speakers....I'm betting it's 2.1)

digitalwanderer · Jun 11, 2005, 06:08 PM

Nevermind, I just noticed your sig.

mkk · Jun 11, 2005, 08:34 PM

Try updating the soundcard drivers. It runs fine with my Audigy2ZS using the YouP-PAX A4v1.02 alternative package, but the easiest to do is to check for the latest update from Creative Labs first.

pigdog · Jun 13, 2005, 05:08 AM

Thanks for the help, but I do have the latest Creative drivers. I tried a re-install of the game; Now I'm getting the correct sound during gameplay, but get no sound during the cut scenes. A complete reverse! Weird.

Also, I can't get the radio in the cars anymore. If I hit the change station key, I get a moment of static (like the radios tuning itself) then nothing. Bummer, 'cause the music's a big part of the experience. Oh well.

At least I can enjoy playing it now. Must say, it's a pretty good game. Been a while since I've been so keen to get home and fire up the box.

Between GTA:SA and the demo for BF2, it's been a fun weekend.

pigdog · Jun 13, 2005, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkk

Try updating the soundcard drivers. It runs fine with my Audigy2ZS using the YouP-PAX A4v1.02 alternative package, but the easiest to do is to check for the latest update from Creative Labs first.

I'm very interested in these PAX drivers, but have yet to find a "Dummies" guide for the install procedure. I am usually the first to get in a bit of tinkering, but like to have some idea what I'm doing first.

Also, I've heard that you can use the Audigy4 pro dvr's with the PAX set.

Could you reccommend a place to get the required info?

Thanks in advance
The Dog

Mr cairo · Jun 13, 2005, 06:08 AM

common problem on the san andreas forums

try setting your speakers to 2.1 and all the sounds should be ok ..... not the best fix i know but its a start until a patch is released

mkk · Jun 13, 2005, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigdog

I'm very interested in these PAX drivers, but have yet to find a "Dummies" guide for the install procedure. I am usually the first to get in a bit of tinkering, but like to have some idea what I'm doing first.

So far I've only used that perticular driver package with no added software, but for my use that's fine as I don't need more than the included Creative Audio Console tool. If you want to use Audigy4 software then you should get the full modded ISO as well, see sticked threads in the sound hardware forum section here on DH. If you'd like to start with just the driver then uninstall the existing driver, reboot and then install the YouP-PAX A4v1.02 package. It will refuse to install if an existing driver is already installed.

CCRoWW · Jun 15, 2005, 01:24 PM

I have the same problem with sound,but i have audigy1 and i cant find new drivers even on creative.com!!!!bastards, can i use some other drivers on my adigy mo.:SB0160 ( i dont know if this model is es or not on card in only written "adigy"...can u please help me....i wait so long for GTA:SA and now....

10x

thegave · Jun 15, 2005, 02:12 PM

i have that problem with my onboard realtek AC97 thing and my 2.1 speakers which are wired through the headphone jack. my laptop speakers are suck.

so i have to use my plantronics dsp500 headset which is usb. those sound awesome

Jun 11, 2005, 05:10 PM	#1
pigdog HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 471 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	GTA:SA sound problem Sorry for the double post. I first put this in another thread, then realised no-one with similiar problems would catch it there. I'm having game ruining issues here. Mostly to do with sound. I get no ambient sounds when on foot. No bullet sounds either. In fact. now that I think about it, I'm only getting the rare NPC voice (Hookers etc). When I'm in a car, I get the radio, but nothing else. The only thing that seems to work properly are the cut-scenes at the beginning of a mission. And only sporadically at that. And after about 3 hours of play, the sub-titles now run through at a hundred miles per hour. Most of the time now I have no idea what's going on in the story. I suspect it may well have something to do with eax. But there is no option to adjust anything in the game menu. So I'm pretty much player without sound, and without a clue. I'm having no problems with any other games. If anyone has any ideas, It would be greatly appreciated. __________________

Jun 11, 2005, 06:07 PM	#2
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	What kind of soundcard do you have and what type of speakers? (I'm mainly wondering if you have 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1 speakers....I'm betting it's 2.1) __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Jun 11, 2005, 06:08 PM	#3
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Nevermind, I just noticed your sig. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Jun 13, 2005, 05:08 AM	Thread Starter #5
pigdog HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 471 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	Thanks for the help, but I do have the latest Creative drivers. I tried a re-install of the game; Now I'm getting the correct sound during gameplay, but get no sound during the cut scenes. A complete reverse! Weird. Also, I can't get the radio in the cars anymore. If I hit the change station key, I get a moment of static (like the radios tuning itself) then nothing. Bummer, 'cause the music's a big part of the experience. Oh well. At least I can enjoy playing it now. Must say, it's a pretty good game. Been a while since I've been so keen to get home and fire up the box. Between GTA:SA and the demo for BF2, it's been a fun weekend. __________________ Last edited by pigdog; Jun 13, 2005 at 05:18 AM.

Jun 13, 2005, 06:08 AM	#7
Mr cairo F0rum For Humans Only Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,780 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	common problem on the san andreas forums try setting your speakers to 2.1 and all the sounds should be ok ..... not the best fix i know but its a start until a patch is released __________________ *Please consider Sponsoring my wife for the race for life*

Jun 11, 2005, 08:34 PM	#4
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,489 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Try updating the soundcard drivers. It runs fine with my Audigy2ZS using the YouP-PAX A4v1.02 alternative package, but the easiest to do is to check for the latest update from Creative Labs first.

Jun 15, 2005, 01:24 PM	#9
CCRoWW DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I have the same problem with sound,but i have audigy1 and i cant find new drivers even on creative.com!!!!bastards, can i use some other drivers on my adigy mo.:SB0160 ( i dont know if this model is es or not on card in only written "adigy"...can u please help me....i wait so long for GTA:SA and now.... 10x

Jun 15, 2005, 02:12 PM	#10
thegave -=[DHzer0point Team]=- Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	i have that problem with my onboard realtek AC97 thing and my 2.1 speakers which are wired through the headphone jack. my laptop speakers are suck. so i have to use my plantronics dsp500 headset which is usb. those sound awesome