OS X driver 1.0b3 (ALPHA)

**Eugene Gavrilov** · Aug 15, 2008, 03:26 PM

hi

version 1.0b3 released

changes:

* removed 'swap front and rear' feature to avoid confusion. users can re-assign their front and rear outputs by using built-in OS X functions
* added support for 24-bit playback for 10k2-based cards

known issues:

* after 5-10 min sound becomes distorted

===
This is ALPHA build, use it on your own risk.

Features:
* 16-bit and 24-bit playback on most 10k1/10k2 cards
* supports up to 8 speakers (configure them in OS X 'Audio and MIDI' panel)
* should support SPDIF and headphones outputs, if applicable
* supports external modules (LiveDrive)
* supports hardware volume control and mute

Unimplemented:
* recording
* SPDIF/AC-3 passthrough
* 16/24-bit recording on 10k2/audigy/audigy2 cards
* kX DSP and routing, no custom DSP effects, SDK and API
* hot-plug for PCMCIA device (Audigy2 ZS notebook) - surprise removal will probably cause a lock-up or kernel panic
* any sampling rate except 48000Hz not supported, OS X uses built-in SRC, which is quite good

Known issues:
* E-mu E-DSP cards are supported, but their FPGA firmware is not uploaded by default. If you are using Hackintosh, you will need to install kX driver, ensure audio is OK and reboot into OS X, this way FPGA firmware will be preserved and you will get audio.
* When installing under Leopard, you may need to reboot after you run the installer, because leopard won't load driver KEXT file
* audio samples in 'Sounds' preference may sound distorted in Leopard (due to unknown reason)

====
Please report any bugs to this thread: "1.0b3 bug reports"
====

Download:
kXAudioDriver-1.0b3.dmg

E.

Oxtie · Aug 15, 2008, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the 24Bit E!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love you as always!

existation · Aug 16, 2008, 10:21 PM

Thanks for your work.

jimaul · Aug 17, 2008, 01:01 PM

i have 10.4.11
Asus P5B-E (azalia audio)
try install kxAudio and nothing happen after reboot: i have Creative SB Live, its not work, work only board HD Audio.
what i do not not correct ?

Chrystopher · Aug 18, 2008, 09:22 AM

* after 5-10 min sound becomes distorted

When the sound is disorted double click on this and the sound will be crystal clear again for 5-10 mins.

I hope this helps you a bit.

Oxtie · Aug 18, 2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimaul

i have 10.4.11
Asus P5B-E (azalia audio)
try install kxAudio and nothing happen after reboot: i have Creative SB Live, its not work, work only board HD Audio.
what i do not not correct ?

jimaul, click here and check whether your card model is supported or not. BTW, are you the one who sent me PM with Natit problem too?

EDIT2: OK, This problem gets solved if you remove applehda and Azalia drivers.

**dj_stick** · Aug 18, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxtie

jimaul, click here and check whether your card model is supported or not. BTW, are you the one who sent me PM with Natit problem too?

a more up to date list can be found here

I posted that list a couple of years ago now, so some of the issues with the partially supported cards have been fixed, and I've also listed known non-working cards to clear up some confusion

Oxtie · Aug 18, 2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_stick

a more up to date list can be found here

I posted that list a couple of years ago now, so some of the issues with the partially supported cards have been fixed, and I've also listed known non-working cards to clear up some confusion

I thought of it being outdated but since the issue was related to "Live!" series, I thought it wouldn't have mattered

(I guess the sound card as Live! 24Bit)

BTW Thanks

I needed the updated list!!

EDIT: DH_Stick, some new models were supported from kx for Win (in this link) can you update that page? I've linked your list in my thread (over there)

**dj_stick** · Aug 18, 2008, 09:56 PM

i'll update the list when i get a chance, and the emu series cards are properly supported (it's currently in progress)

jimaul · Aug 21, 2008, 09:22 AM

my SB Live have number CT 4830 ( as i see its support), but not have sound
where problem ???

Insphire · Aug 21, 2008, 01:24 PM

Hi there everybody, just reporting back

+1 on the 24 bit option

Volume control doesnt works when using the menubar widget, BUT it works when using the volume level in the Sound preference panel.
Mute works from both menubar and prefpanel.

I think this is due to the hardware volume control ?
Im on an Audigy II Platinum here. Leo 10.5.4.

Thanks again !

Oxtie · Aug 22, 2008, 01:56 PM

This might be little offtopic but where can a person create new thread related to OSX? General Discussion? Because OSX Directory is locked.

Is Eugene on vacation again?

themacmeister · Aug 23, 2008, 02:32 AM

You sir, are a Legend!

I am having dire problems with my VIA Azalia in new mobo. Have an SB Live 5.1 lying around. If you can perfect playback/mic in, I will gladly donate some funds to the ongoing cause!

k40nflux · Aug 25, 2008, 12:46 PM

after i install the driver and restart my computer, sound still does not work. can somebody help me?

i have iatkos v4
p4, 2ghz
sb live 5.1 PCI (unsure what card type but its NOT the OEM dell for sure)

i even tried to load the kernel extension manually and i get this back:

bash-3.2# kextload kXAudioDriver.kext/
/System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolP8OSObject
/System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolj
kextload: loaded version 2.4 of module com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily differs from requested version 2.4.1
kextload: a link/load error occured for kernel extension kXAudioDriver.kext/
link/load failed for extension kXAudioDriver.kext/
(run kextload with -t for diagnostic output)

bash-3.2# kextload -t kXAudioDriver.kext/
extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ has potential problems:
Warnings
{
"Kext has no explicit kernel dependency" = true
}

kextload: extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ appears to be loadable
/System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolP8OSObject
/System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolj
kextload: loaded version 2.4 of module com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily differs from requested version 2.4.1
kextload: a link/load error occured for kernel extension kXAudioDriver.kext/
link/load failed for extension kXAudioDriver.kext/

any help is greatly appreciated!

tdtran1025 · Aug 26, 2008, 11:03 PM

Hi,
I have always been an avid fan of OS X86. I happened to learn of this forum from another WiKi page; and what a sweet surprise! I always knew it in my heart that there were tons of UNIX gurus out there doing wonderful things in their spare times. Looks like today I found some more.

Thank you

tigerduydat · Aug 27, 2008, 08:13 AM

I want to say thank you so much to you, i think i can't use my Audigy sound any more, great job!!

Oxtie · Aug 27, 2008, 05:55 PM

hehehe, I check this page everyday! I'm crazy...

igorexxa · Aug 27, 2008, 09:06 PM

OS : Leopard 10.5.4(Hackintosh)
CPU : Q6600 2.4GHz@Quad core
M/B : Asus P5E
RAM : 4GB

E-MU 0404 PCI NOT WORK

Hagaric · Aug 31, 2008, 12:23 AM

Hi, I have also been following this avidly since the beginning.. I haven't posted because I don't really have anything to contribute, I haven't found any new bugs, and the driver works much the same on all my 5 emu10k cards, so just posting "me too" seemed a bit lame. The only thing stopping me from adopting this driver full-time is the sound degradation bug. If this were fixed, regardless of features, bit-depth, channels working etc I would be using this 24/7 as my main audio driver. and thus more likely to have something useful to contribute. I am absolutely certain that the same goes for hundreds if not thousands of other users. So: at risk of being the lamer who begs for a new release, please, focus on that one thing, and I'm certain that feedback from people after hours, days, weeks of use will start flooding in.

And most of all: thanks so much for even doing this, it's possibly the most brilliant thing to happen to osx86 sound capabilities EVER.

Hagar. (insanelymac)

existation · Aug 31, 2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxtie

hehehe, I check this page everyday! I'm crazy...

Me too!!!

igorexxa · Aug 31, 2008, 08:18 AM

me TOO!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by existation

Me too!!!

mus24bit@ya.ru · Sep 2, 2008, 05:05 AM

Hi! Im from in Russia. My sound card Creative X fi Sound Blaster Platinum. Drivers for Mac os X no working... Please, help search drivers for my sound card...

Max M. · Sep 2, 2008, 06:03 AM

Please, help search drivers for my sound card...

Don't bother - there's no X-Fi drivers for OSX - give it up.

arkstone · Sep 4, 2008, 04:05 AM

Eugene, about that clicking on 8/32 bit solution - maybe you make it as temporary workaround (insert the code that will do inside action ofr this event every 120 sec)? Cause its tiring bug and DSP porting can take quite a time, as I understand...

Oxtie · Sep 8, 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkstone

Eugene, about that clicking on 8/32 bit solution - maybe you make it as temporary workaround (insert the code that will do inside action ofr this event every 120 sec)? Cause its tiring bug and DSP porting can take quite a time, as I understand...

why will you ask for such thing? Any automatic workaround will crash media apps. The best is as always "wait for stable"

-Oxtie

strange quotes, does anyone know what it means?
"expectation of ruling freedom is a cruel desire, but everyone wants it"
"You can ask for it if you can't wait for it, but thats not you"

Aug 15, 2008, 03:26 PM	#1
Eugene Gavrilov kX Project Lead Programmer and Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,119 Rep Power: 75	OS X driver 1.0b3 (ALPHA) hi version 1.0b3 released changes: * removed 'swap front and rear' feature to avoid confusion. users can re-assign their front and rear outputs by using built-in OS X functions * added support for 24-bit playback for 10k2-based cards known issues: * after 5-10 min sound becomes distorted === This is ALPHA build, use it on your own risk. Features: * 16-bit and 24-bit playback on most 10k1/10k2 cards * supports up to 8 speakers (configure them in OS X 'Audio and MIDI' panel) * should support SPDIF and headphones outputs, if applicable * supports external modules (LiveDrive) * supports hardware volume control and mute Unimplemented: * recording * SPDIF/AC-3 passthrough * 16/24-bit recording on 10k2/audigy/audigy2 cards * kX DSP and routing, no custom DSP effects, SDK and API * hot-plug for PCMCIA device (Audigy2 ZS notebook) - surprise removal will probably cause a lock-up or kernel panic * any sampling rate except 48000Hz not supported, OS X uses built-in SRC, which is quite good Known issues: * E-mu E-DSP cards are supported, but their FPGA firmware is not uploaded by default. If you are using Hackintosh, you will need to install kX driver, ensure audio is OK and reboot into OS X, this way FPGA firmware will be preserved and you will get audio. * When installing under Leopard, you may need to reboot after you run the installer, because leopard won't load driver KEXT file * audio samples in 'Sounds' preference may sound distorted in Leopard (due to unknown reason) ==== Please report any bugs to this thread: "1.0b3 bug reports" ==== Download: kXAudioDriver-1.0b3.dmg E.

Aug 18, 2008, 09:22 AM	#5
Chrystopher DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Short Fix * after 5-10 min sound becomes distorted When the sound is disorted double click on this and the sound will be crystal clear again for 5-10 mins. I hope this helps you a bit.

Aug 21, 2008, 01:24 PM	#11
Insphire DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Capilla del Señor, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hi there everybody, just reporting back +1 on the 24 bit option Volume control doesnt works when using the menubar widget, BUT it works when using the volume level in the Sound preference panel. Mute works from both menubar and prefpanel. I think this is due to the hardware volume control ? Im on an Audigy II Platinum here. Leo 10.5.4. Thanks again ! __________________ Regards. Diego Massanti // Insphire

Aug 25, 2008, 12:46 PM	#14
k40nflux DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	not working with SB Live 5.1 after i install the driver and restart my computer, sound still does not work. can somebody help me? i have iatkos v4 p4, 2ghz sb live 5.1 PCI (unsure what card type but its NOT the OEM dell for sure) i even tried to load the kernel extension manually and i get this back: bash-3.2# kextload kXAudioDriver.kext/ /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolP8OSObject /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolj kextload: loaded version 2.4 of module com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily differs from requested version 2.4.1 kextload: a link/load error occured for kernel extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ link/load failed for extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ (run kextload with -t for diagnostic output) bash-3.2# kextload -t kXAudioDriver.kext/ extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ has potential problems: Warnings { "Kext has no explicit kernel dependency" = true } kextload: extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ appears to be loadable /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolP8OSObject /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext/PlugIns/IOKit.kext/IOKit: Undefined in symbol set: __ZN14IOPMrootDomain24systemPowerEventOccurredEPK8 OSSymbolj kextload: loaded version 2.4 of module com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily differs from requested version 2.4.1 kextload: a link/load error occured for kernel extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ link/load failed for extension kXAudioDriver.kext/ any help is greatly appreciated!

Aug 26, 2008, 11:03 PM	#15
tdtran1025 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hello everyone Hi, I have always been an avid fan of OS X86. I happened to learn of this forum from another WiKi page; and what a sweet surprise! I always knew it in my heart that there were tons of UNIX gurus out there doing wonderful things in their spare times. Looks like today I found some more. Thank you

Aug 15, 2008, 09:28 PM	#2
Oxtie HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the 24Bit E!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you as always!

Aug 16, 2008, 10:21 PM	#3
existation DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for your work.

Aug 17, 2008, 01:01 PM	#4
jimaul DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	i have 10.4.11 Asus P5B-E (azalia audio) try install kxAudio and nothing happen after reboot: i have Creative SB Live, its not work, work only board HD Audio. what i do not not correct ?

Aug 21, 2008, 09:22 AM	#10
jimaul DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	my SB Live have number CT 4830 ( as i see its support), but not have sound where problem ???

Aug 22, 2008, 01:56 PM	#12
Oxtie HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	This might be little offtopic but where can a person create new thread related to OSX? General Discussion? Because OSX Directory is locked. Is Eugene on vacation again?

Aug 23, 2008, 02:32 AM	#13
themacmeister DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	You sir, are a Legend! I am having dire problems with my VIA Azalia in new mobo. Have an SB Live 5.1 lying around. If you can perfect playback/mic in, I will gladly donate some funds to the ongoing cause!

Aug 27, 2008, 08:13 AM	#16
tigerduydat DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I want to say thank you so much to you, i think i can't use my Audigy sound any more, great job!!

Aug 27, 2008, 05:55 PM	#17
Oxtie HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	hehehe, I check this page everyday! I'm crazy...

Aug 27, 2008, 09:06 PM	#18
igorexxa DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	OS : Leopard 10.5.4(Hackintosh) CPU : Q6600 2.4GHz@Quad core M/B : Asus P5E RAM : 4GB E-MU 0404 PCI NOT WORK

Aug 31, 2008, 12:23 AM	#19
Hagaric DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I have also been following this avidly since the beginning.. I haven't posted because I don't really have anything to contribute, I haven't found any new bugs, and the driver works much the same on all my 5 emu10k cards, so just posting "me too" seemed a bit lame. The only thing stopping me from adopting this driver full-time is the sound degradation bug. If this were fixed, regardless of features, bit-depth, channels working etc I would be using this 24/7 as my main audio driver. and thus more likely to have something useful to contribute. I am absolutely certain that the same goes for hundreds if not thousands of other users. So: at risk of being the lamer who begs for a new release, please, focus on that one thing, and I'm certain that feedback from people after hours, days, weeks of use will start flooding in. And most of all: thanks so much for even doing this, it's possibly the most brilliant thing to happen to osx86 sound capabilities EVER. Hagar. (insanelymac)

Sep 2, 2008, 05:05 AM	#22
mus24bit@ya.ru DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Hi! Im from in Russia. My sound card Creative X fi Sound Blaster Platinum. Drivers for Mac os X no working... Please, help search drivers for my sound card...

Sep 2, 2008, 06:03 AM	#23
Max M. h/h member-shmember Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Evil Empire Posts: 2,639 Rep Power: 69	Please, help search drivers for my sound card... Don't bother - there's no X-Fi drivers for OSX - give it up. __________________

Sep 4, 2008, 04:05 AM	#24
arkstone DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Russia, St. Petersburg Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Eugene, about that clicking on 8/32 bit solution - maybe you make it as temporary workaround (insert the code that will do inside action ofr this event every 120 sec)? Cause its tiring bug and DSP porting can take quite a time, as I understand...