Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium driver 2.40.0016 WHQL

[Sora]

Because it is the evolution of it. That's why.

Okay. From where did you pull it? Point your finger in the data sheet below? Where? It is done in 24Bits, because of performance, it probably could do 32bits, but at limited 48KHz stereo only without using any additional effects. Can you image how much more re sampling data it needs to pull versus 24bit in order to recalculate it to different sampling? Even more, doing multichannel the card the card has to limit to 96KHz? Have you ever wondered why? The card does sampling scaling to the maximum, then samples back, but not the bitrate. The old chip has limits, is is not software based.

From where did you pull out that 32Bit SPDIF passthrough? Even the Auzentech cards, that had Silicon Image HDMI transceiver didn't pull any gimmics like that.

https://www.creative.com/oem/resources/Chips/CA20K2.pdf

The Story ends here.

10.0.18836.1000
14 FEB '19 14 FEB '19
Apps
Linux Subsystem for Windows

• The file system of a Linux distro can now be accessed from File Explorer <=== AWESOME

And further

• The "Windows Light" theme is now called "Windows (light)"

Fixed issues

• We fixed an issue where turning off Location from the Action Center might take multiple clicks to react.
• We fixed an issue resulting in being unable to re-arrange pinned folders in Start’s tile grid.
• We fixed an issue where newly installed apps might not show up in search results.
• We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders not being able to open Cortana when in Tablet Mode.
• We fixed an issue from the previous flight where right-clicking the desktop would bring up a light colored context menu in dark theme.
• We fixed an issue where Cortana’s icon on secondary monitors wouldn’t update colors after switching between light and dark theme.
• We fixed an issue where when using light theme + small icons + a vertical taskbar orientation, text written on the taskbar would stay white and thus wouldn’t be readable.
• We fixed an issue that could result in open apps not being shown on the taskbar (but being visible in Alt + Tab).
• We fixed an issue resulting in build unable to log into WinRE with an admin account in the last couple of flights.
• We’ve made another fix to address reports of devices getting stuck with “Hibernating…” text on the screen on resume from hibernate.
• We fixed an issue resulting in greys having an unexpected slight pinkish/purple-ish tinge on some devices in recent flights.
• We fixed an issue in Ease of Access’s Cursor and pointer settings, mouse pointer size and color re now retained on upgrade.
• We fixed an issue where the Windows Security app may show an unknown status for the Virus & threat protection area, or not refresh properly.
• The issue impacting Creative X-Fi sound cards has been fixed. It's not fixed.

Known issues

• Launching games that use anti-cheat software may trigger a bugcheck (GSOD).
• While we’ve done some work to improve night light reliability in this build, we’re continuing to investigate issues in this space.
• When performing Reset this PC and selecting Keep my files on a device that has Reserved Storage enabled the user will need to initiate an extra reboot to ensure Reserved Storage is working again properly.
• Some Realtek SD card readers are not functioning properly. We are investigating the issue.
• File Explorer may hang when trying to rename, delete, or move MKV files.
• In Windows Sandbox, if you try to navigate to the Narrator settings, Settings app crashes.

Fixed that for you.

Check the insiderblog you referenced again.

 

[R-T-B]

Angry Audiophile thread. Reminds me of why I stay off audiophile boards.

 

[Ferrum Master]

Angry Audiophile thread. Reminds me of why I stay off audiophile boards.

Only if it would be audiophile related. Just plain egos.

 

[jackbluray]

10.0.18836.1000
14 FEB '19 14 FEB '19
Apps
Linux Subsystem for Windows

• The file system of a Linux distro can now be accessed from File Explorer <=== AWESOME

And further

• The "Windows Light" theme is now called "Windows (light)"

Fixed issues

• We fixed an issue where turning off Location from the Action Center might take multiple clicks to react.
• We fixed an issue resulting in being unable to re-arrange pinned folders in Start’s tile grid.
• We fixed an issue where newly installed apps might not show up in search results.
• We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders not being able to open Cortana when in Tablet Mode.
• We fixed an issue from the previous flight where right-clicking the desktop would bring up a light colored context menu in dark theme.
• We fixed an issue where Cortana’s icon on secondary monitors wouldn’t update colors after switching between light and dark theme.
• We fixed an issue where when using light theme + small icons + a vertical taskbar orientation, text written on the taskbar would stay white and thus wouldn’t be readable.
• We fixed an issue that could result in open apps not being shown on the taskbar (but being visible in Alt + Tab).
• We fixed an issue resulting in build unable to log into WinRE with an admin account in the last couple of flights.
• We’ve made another fix to address reports of devices getting stuck with “Hibernating…” text on the screen on resume from hibernate.
• We fixed an issue resulting in greys having an unexpected slight pinkish/purple-ish tinge on some devices in recent flights.
• We fixed an issue in Ease of Access’s Cursor and pointer settings, mouse pointer size and color re now retained on upgrade.
• We fixed an issue where the Windows Security app may show an unknown status for the Virus & threat protection area, or not refresh properly.
• The issue impacting Creative X-Fi sound cards has been fixed.

Known issues

• Launching games that use anti-cheat software may trigger a bugcheck (GSOD).
• While we’ve done some work to improve night light reliability in this build, we’re continuing to investigate issues in this space.
• When performing Reset this PC and selecting Keep my files on a device that has Reserved Storage enabled the user will need to initiate an extra reboot to ensure Reserved Storage is working again properly.
• Some Realtek SD card readers are not functioning properly. We are investigating the issue.
• File Explorer may hang when trying to rename, delete, or move MKV files.
• In Windows Sandbox, if you try to navigate to the Narrator settings, Settings app crashes.

There is an update and It's not fixed
General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC

• REMINDER: The new tamper protection setting in the Windows Security app protects your device by helping to prevent bad actors from tampering with the most important security settings. The setting is designed to be on by default, however the default state is not currently in effect for current Insider Preview builds. You may see a new recommendation in the Windows Security app suggesting you turn this setting on.
• We fixed an issue where turning off Location from the Action Center might take multiple clicks to react.
• We fixed an issue resulting in being unable to re-arrange pinned folders in Start’s tile grid.
• We fixed an issue where newly installed apps might not show up in search results.
• We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders not being able to open Cortana when in Tablet Mode.
• We fixed an issue from the previous flight where right-clicking the desktop would bring up a light colored context menu in dark theme.
• We’re updating the name of the “Windows Light” theme to now be “Windows (light)”.
• We fixed an issue where Cortana’s icon on secondary monitors wouldn’t update colors after switching between light and dark theme.
• We fixed an issue where when using light theme + small icons + a vertical taskbar orientation, text written on the taskbar would stay white and thus wouldn’t be readable.
• We fixed an issue that could result in open apps not being shown on the taskbar (but being visible in Alt + Tab).
• We fixed an issue resulting in build unable to log into WinRE with an admin account in the last couple of flights.
• We’ve made another fix to address reports of devices getting stuck with “Hibernating…” text on the screen on resume from hibernate.
• We fixed an issue resulting in greys having an unexpected slight pinkish/purple-ish tinge on some devices in recent flights.
• We fixed an issue in Ease of Access’s Cursor and pointer settings, mouse pointer size and color are now retained on upgrade.
• We fixed an issue where the Windows Security app may show an unknown status for the Virus & threat protection area, or not refresh properly.
• The issue impacting Creative X-Fi sound cards has been fixed. It’s not fixed.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18836/

 

[erpguy53]

builds 18860 and 18362 are out and still have issues with Creative X-FI audio cards:

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18860/
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18362/

Creative definitely has to issue newer drivers than v2.40.0016 as they have to fix the problem on their end and not just MS.

 

[Sora]

XFTI_PCDRV_L11_2_40_0018 is out now.

properly signed, try on 19h1

 

[jackbluray]

Problem are still present with fH4 and openAL. I think that this new release is just for problem with 19H1 and 20H1 and driver signature.

 

[Sora]

Problem are still present with fH4 and openAL. I think that this new release is just for problem with 19H1 and 20H1 and driver signature.

Forza is not a driver issue, its a game issue.

Follow this

http://imgur.com/a/ZcbGo1G

I didn't expect openal to be fixed, but im looking into a OpenAL32 router fix that monitors streams and clears the stream buffer when it detects stale streams.

 

[jackbluray]

Forza is not a driver issue, its a game issue.

Follow this

http://imgur.com/a/ZcbGo1G

.

I don't know if it's a driver issue or game issue. I just said that this driver don't correct this problem

Follow this

http://imgur.com/a/ZcbGo1G

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It's useless because it's not neccesary to turn off side pair. Turn on 7.1 is necessary but turn on 96000khz at 24 bits or 32 bits (32 bits is appeared in the last driver 2.40.0016 and 2.40.0018) is also necessary.

NB: with the last driver 32 bits has appeared in driver option
At 96000khz 32 bits, 7.1, works (side pair turn on or turn off)
48000 khz 32 bits 7.1, distortion
41000 khz 32bits 7.1, distortion,
At 96000khz 24 bits, 7.1, works (side pair turn on or turn off)
48000 khz 24 bits 7.1, distortion
41000 khz 24bits 7.1, distortion,
48000 khz 16 bits, 7.1, distortion,
41000 khz 16bits,7.1, distortion
96000khz 16 bits, 7.1, distortion

At 96000khz 32 bits, 5.1, distortion
48000 khz 32 bits 5.1, distortion
41000 khz 32bits 5.1, distortion,
At 96000khz 24 bits, 5.1, distortion
48000 khz 24 bits 5.1, distortion
41000 khz 24bits 5.1, distortion,
48000 khz 16 bits, 5.1, distortion,
41000 khz 16bits,5.1, distortion
96000khz 16 bits, 5.1, distortion

At 96000khz 24 bits, 2.1, distortion
48000 khz 24 bits 2.1, distortion
41000 khz 24bits 2.1, distortion,
48000 khz 16 bits, 2.1, distortion,
41000 khz 16bits,2.1, distortion
96000khz 16 bits, 2.1, distortion


The only solution is to use 24bits or 32 bits at 96000khz and 7.1 (side pair turn on or turn off because it works in both case).

I don"t know why 96000 khz 24bits/32bits is necessary in forza horizon 4 but maybe it's not only a game issue.

I didn't expect openal to be fixed, but im looking into a OpenAL32 router fix that monitors streams and clears the stream buffer when it detects stale streams.

If you find any solution, it would be wonderfull.

 

[erpguy53]

XFTI_PCDRV_L11_2_40_0018 is out now.

properly signed, try on 19h1

the 2.40.0018 creative audio driver supports only these X-FI audio cards:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty® Champion Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Professional Audio
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium OEM

other X-FI series like "X-FI Titanium HD", "X-FI Xtreme Audio" and "X-FI XtremeMusic" are not covered / not supported by v2.40.0018 of that driver and still have outdated drivers

 

[lexluthermiester]

and still have outdated drivers

What do you mean by "outdated"?

 

[Athlonite]

yeah drivers are only outdated if they stop working with you os or start having serious issues that haven't been fixed until then a working driver is still a gooden

 

[lexluthermiester]

yeah drivers are only outdated if they stop working with you os or start having serious issues that haven't been fixed until then a working driver is still a gooden

Right. Drivers only need to be "updated" if they;
1. Have any problems
2. Need patching to be compatible with a current OS
3. Additional features are being added

Otherwise if it's not broken, don't fix it.

 

[CityCultivator]

Right. Drivers Any software only need to be "updated" if they;
1. Have any problems
2. Need patching to be compatible with a current OS
3. Additional features are being added

Otherwise if it's not broken, don't fix it.

 

[Apocalypsee]

I used Titanium HD and yes it is older driver, but outdated? Nah. There are no new games that going to used its feature, and the drivers works fine in newer Windows. Its weird why Creative have separate drivers for it even though its using the same DSP, but the drivers works as intended.

 

[TheGoddessInari]

I don't suppose anyone knows if the OEM X-Fi Titaniums that were bugged on the drivers and unable to handle 44.1khz-based modes without freezing the system finally get a fix in this driver?
I'd moved onto Sound Blaster Z, but the Titanium worked better in some cases for having everything (including mixing) handled in discrete hardware.
Apparently the AE-5 can't even handle ASIO in non-exclusive mode which is pretty much one of the only reasons to get a Creative PCIe card over a cheaper "professional" USB audio interface.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I don't suppose anyone knows if the OEM X-Fi Titaniums that were bugged on the drivers and unable to handle 44.1khz-based modes without freezing the system finally get a fix in this driver?

A long time ago(years). Both the official drivers and the DanielK variants.

 

[TheGoddessInari]

A long time ago(years). Both the official drivers and the DanielK variants.

I was asking about these drivers specifically (2.40.0016/0018) because the previous drivers, including daniel_k and official, never fixed it or blacklisted the samplerates from being selected or enumerated by applications on the OEM cards. It still causes freezes.

 

[Athlonite]

I was asking about these drivers specifically (2.40.0016/0018) because the previous drivers, including daniel_k and official, never fixed it or blacklisted the samplerates from being selected or enumerated by applications on the OEM cards. It still causes freezes.

So why bother with it if it locks up the PC just use 48KHz instead

 

[lexluthermiester]

I was asking about these drivers specifically (2.40.0016/0018) because the previous drivers, including daniel_k and official, never fixed it or blacklisted the samplerates from being selected or enumerated by applications on the OEM cards. It still causes freezes.

Why do you need that specific version?

 

[TheGoddessInari]

So why bother with it if it locks up the PC just use 48KHz instead

Various software will enumerate the 44.1/88.2khz sample rates and lock up the system. You can't actually avoid it on these cards. If they blacklisted the sample rates in the driver/ASIO config, it wouldn't even be an issue.

Why do you need that specific version?

It's the only version released in 3 years, and the reason this thread exists? It says it fixes additional bugs, I was asking if anyone happens to know if this major bug is finally fixed...

 

[lexluthermiester]

Various software will enumerate the 44.1/88.2khz sample rates and lock up the system. You can't actually avoid it on these cards. If they blacklisted the sample rates in the driver/ASIO config, it wouldn't even be an issue.

I have never encountered that problem. Interesting. What are you doing that triggers it?

 

[Sora]

Sounds like a hardware fault, the XFI is internally 48khz or 96khz (as a feature of the quadro DSP) and should transparently relock 44.1khz without issue or measurable artifacts.

 

[TheGoddessInari]

The retail chips can reclock internally to 44.1khz in Audio Creation mode, the OEM chips can't and lock up. Will automatically do so if an audio creation app is enumerating in bit-perfect mode. Apparently that's the only real difference between Titanium and Titanium OEM, at least when I last asked Creative about it, and it was mentioned several times on the now-defunct Sound Blaster forums.
Not a hardware fault, just bad drivers by Creative and not bothering to fix it during the service life of the cards.
I wondered if they happened to fix it since it's probably the last driver the cards will get either way.
They never labelled the OEM cards any differently, so tons floating around on Amazon and EBay, all visually identical to retail cards. Doesn't help that even the SB0886 (the ones with EMI shroud; think they came in Fatal1ty boxes?) also had SB0880 labels and printing on them. Good luck figuring out which of the 6 visually identical Titanium non-HD models you're getting, with or without the shroud or random box.
Creative should've fixed that along with the OpenAL issues forever and a day ago.
It'd be nice if Creative ever released coherent release notes.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Not a hardware fault, just bad drivers by Creative and not bothering to fix it during the service life of the cards.

Gonna have to agree with Sora, this seems like a hardware fault, not a driver issue. I have the Dell version of the XFi Titanium and it's never had this problem. I use 44.1khz mode frequently.