Making Audio Enhancers Work on Windows

jaymeluccas · Nov 4, 2018

CityCultivator said:
Both solutions rely on APOs, thus you need to combine them.
Fastest possible solution: Configure Equaliser APO configuration to 1. use SFX/MFX/EFX 2. enable Equaliser APO as MFX APO.
Other solution: Open the Equaliser APO ini file from the load external config in notepad and paste LFX contents in composite SFX and GFX contents in composite EFX. Both composite SFX and EFX have contents if Dolby Atmos UWP is being used. Add Equaliser APO LFX and GFX on a new line.

Thank you so much, I understand how it works now.

harris123424 · Nov 4, 2018

alanfox2000 said:
There too many GenKGA here.
This is the newest one fixed incorrect MAC hashing, it hashes now only Ethernet adapters (MIB_IF_TYPE_ETHERNET)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/1bab988oug7sglb/25.10.2018_GenKGA3.1.exe/file

Old KGA file:
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/u6u7lx014gq5s/Old_KGA

Sound Blaster Connect UWP app to 2.2.2.0 not work for me only

Edit: 2.2.1.0 works

erpguy53 · Nov 4, 2018

harris123424 said:
Sound Blaster Connect UWP app to 2.2.2.0 not work for me only

Edit: 2.2.1.0 works

do NOT use SBConnect UWP app v2.2.2 - that is for Creative MBAPO2 DLL versions 2.0.0.20 & higher which only works with new Realtek chipsets

v2.2.1 is the last known working version although it actually shows v2.1.4 instead of 2.2.1 as I found out myself when using v2.0.0.14 of the Creative MBAPO2 DLL files from APO driver

note to alanfox2000 - see if you can update Creative.UWPRPCService.exe file in APO driver program to v2.0.2.3 (recent Realtek UAD drivers w/ Creative software component v2.0.0.25). also note that patching to enable Dolby Digital Live & DTS Interactive features (with pihto patcher) disables/removes SRS Premium Sound options as these options cannot be used at the same time; DDL/DTSi options kill SRS as DJ Urko mentioned in another thread

alanfox2000 said:
There too many GenKGA here.
This is the newest one fixed incorrect MAC hashing, it hashes now only Ethernet adapters (MIB_IF_TYPE_ETHERNET)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/1bab988oug7sglb/25.10.2018_GenKGA3.1.exe/file

Old KGA file:
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/u6u7lx014gq5s/Old_KGA

what is PW to extract genkga.3.1.exe? I cannot use it because I don't know the PW

alanfox2000 · Nov 4, 2018

erpguy53 said:
do NOT use SBConnect UWP app v2.2.2 - that is for Creative MBAPO2 DLL versions 2.0.0.20 & higher which only works with new Realtek chipsets

v2.2.1 is the last known working version although it actually shows v2.1.4 instead of 2.2.1 as I found out myself when using v2.0.0.14 of the Creative MBAPO2 DLL files from APO driver

note to alanfox2000 - see if you can update Creative.UWPRPCService.exe file in APO driver program to v2.0.2.3 (recent Realtek UAD drivers w/ Creative software component v2.0.0.25). also note that patching to enable Dolby Digital Live & DTS Interactive features (with pihto patcher) disables/removes SRS Premium Sound options as these options cannot be used at the same time; DDL/DTSi options kill SRS as DJ Urko mentioned in another thread

No, the older laptop that have Cinema 5 UWP laptop which have older MBAPO2 DLL (e.g. v2.0.0.14) which update to newer MBAPO2 DLL through Windows Update (the older and newer MBAPO2 DLL have same software component ID).

I think they saw this post and did a "fix" already.

APO Driver updated to 2.2.8 - UWPRPCService v2.0.2.3

Also, you need to disable automatic updates for Windows 10 Store Apps in order to not get 2.2.2 installing

erpguy53 said:
what is PW to extract genkga.3.1.exe? I cannot use it because I don't know the PW

You just need to double click and run it. Read the text carefully and you will see. If you still cannot see from the file, highlight -> password: 123

andreaspujihar · Nov 5, 2018

Why not available Nahimic Service Component 1.1.8.0 in Apo Driver????

CityCultivator · Nov 6, 2018

@alanfox2000

Scaling is obviously not a solved problem.
Try to enable System(enhanced). The current scaling rely only on making the application scale from the on log in DPI (application scaling). I logged on a 4k TV with 300% scaling. Now on my 1080p tablet broken scaling is occuring.
Normal task manager with FxConfigurator.

PSYRECX · Nov 8, 2018

Still can't get SBC 2 to work. Tried following several different instructions here, all to no avail.

I don't even get the thing where you can see it and it just says that it can't connect. This was after Windows decided to update drivers for both. I uninstalled those, attempted to install the previous. The old version seems to have an issue with Windows however, SBC instantly crashes.

I've tried using the APO on here an everything. Nothing seems to want to work.

Both Realtek and Creative suck, but Realtek does it in exceptional fashion.

pxrave · Nov 8, 2018

PSYRECX said:
Still can't get SBC 2 to work. Tried following several different instructions here, all to no avail.

I don't even get the thing where you can see it and it just says that it can't connect. This was after Windows decided to update drivers for both. I uninstalled those, attempted to install the previous. The old version seems to have an issue with Windows however, SBC instantly crashes.

I've tried using the APO on here an everything. Nothing seems to want to work.

Both Realtek and Creative suck, but Realtek does it in exceptional fashion.

try dolby or nahimic... works fine

i use uad driver win10 latest stable with insider october patches

creative need the righ patch sometimes the tool produce not a vaild patch so try again

also see the list which file you need for the creative version you have installed. i recommend uwp apps @win10 rs3 or higher

realtek alc 1150 with dac

erpguy53 · Nov 8, 2018

alanfox2000 said:
You just need to double click and run it. Read the text carefully and you will see. If you still cannot see from the file, highlight -> password: 123

thanks. i am sorry for the trouble. I have had a "d'oh!" (homer simpson) moment because I was used to opening self-extracting exe files in 7zip without actually double-clicking on them to read the text. :banghead:

I was able to extract & run newer genkga file to activate SBconnect UWP app as SBCinema5. SBC5 really has less features than SBX360 & SBX720 as the environment and "voice morph" options were removed in SBC5 (need to connect a microphone to use voice morph options in SBX360 & SBX720).

prettyclaire82 · Nov 11, 2018

Also run GenKGA3.1.exe as admin

alanfox2000 · Nov 11, 2018

Lenovo AIO 940 integrated with dolby atmos speaker system and using XML 3.3.0
https://github.com/alanfox2000/real...lenovo_ideapad/ext_lenovo_aio940_rs4_rs5_v228

Extra options in XML 3.3.0 (Highlight in orange)

Jayce · Nov 11, 2018

alanfox2000 said:
Lenovo AIO 940 integrated with dolby atmos speaker system and using XML 3.3.0
https://github.com/alanfox2000/real...lenovo_ideapad/ext_lenovo_aio940_rs4_rs5_v228

Extra options in XML 3.3.0 (Highlight in orange)

<endpoint type="internal_speaker" brand="Generic" model="Default" operating_mode="normal" fs="48000" total_count="2" front_count="2" side_count="0" height_count="0" has_subwoofer="0">
<profile type="dynamic">
<tuning-cp>
<init-info>
<mi_process_disable value="0"/>
<virtual_bass_process_enable value="0"/>
<mode value="1"/>
<max_num_objects value="1"/>
</init-info>
<audio-optimizer-enable value="0"/>
<audio-optimizer-bands>
<ch_00 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_01 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_02 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_03 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_04 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_05 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_06 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_07 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_08 preset="array_20_zero"/>
<ch_09 preset="array_20_zero"/>
</audio-optimizer-bands>
<bass-enhancer-enable value="0"/>
<bass-enhancer-boost value="0"/>
<bass-enhancer-cutoff-frequency value="200"/>
<bass-enhancer-width value="16"/>
<bass-extraction-enable value="0"/>
<bass-extraction-cutoff-frequency value="200"/>
<calibration-boost value="0"/>
<dialog-enhancer-enable value="1"/>
<dialog-enhancer-amount value="7"/>
<dialog-enhancer-ducking value="0"/>
<graphic-equalizer-enable value="0"/>
<graphic-equalizer-bands value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<height-filter-mode value="0"/>
<ieq-enable value="1"/>
<ieq-amount value="10"/>
<ieq-bands-set value="157,166,218,218,203,189,192,192,205,213,218,210,194,158,134,98,70,22,-90,-283"/>
<mi-dialog-enhancer-steering-enable value="1"/>
<mi-dv-leveler-steering-enable value="1"/>
<mi-ieq-steering-enable value="1"/>
<mi-surround-compressor-steering-enable value="1"/>
<mi-virt-steering-enable value="1"/>
<postgain value="0"/>
<pregain value="0"/>
<process-optimizer-enable value="0"/>
<process-optimizer-bands>
<ch_00 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_01 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_02 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_03 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_04 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_05 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_06 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_07 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_08 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_09 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
</process-optimizer-bands>
<regulator-enable value="0"/>
<regulator-overdrive value="0"/>
<regulator-relaxation-amount value="96"/>
<regulator-speaker-dist-enable value="0"/>
<regulator-timbre-preservation value="12"/>
<regulator-tuning>
<threshold_high preset="array_20_zero"/>
<threshold_low preset="array_20_n192"/>
<isolated_band preset="array_20_zero"/>
</regulator-tuning>
<surround-boost value="96"/>
<surround-decoder-enable value="1"/>
<system-gain value="0"/>
<virtualizer-front-speaker-angle value="10"/>
<virtualizer-height-speaker-angle value="10"/>
<virtualizer-surround-speaker-angle value="10"/>
<virtual-bass-mix-freqs value="94,469"/>
<virtual-bass-mode value="0"/>
<virtual-bass-overall-gain value="0"/>
<virtual-bass-subgains value="-32,-144,-192"/>
<virtual-bass-slope-gain value="0"/>
<virtual-bass-src-freqs value="35,160"/>
<volmax-boost value="128"/>
<volume-leveler-enable value="1"/>
<volume-leveler-amount value="6"/>
<volume-leveler-in-target value="-320"/>
<volume-leveler-out-target value="-320"/>
<volume-modeler-enable value="0"/>
<volume-modeler-calibration value="0"/>
<output-mode-partial-surround-virtualizer-enable value="1"/>
<output-mode-partial-height-virtualizer-enable value="1"/>
<output-mode>
<processing_mode value="11"/>
<nb_output_channels value="2"/>
<mix_matrix value="16384,0,0,16384,11583,11583,8192,8192,16384,0,0,16384,16384,0,0,16384"/>
<output_ports value="1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8"/>
</output-mode>
</tuning-cp>
<tuning-vlldp>
<audio-optimizer-bands>
<ch_00 value="112,126,-96,-85,-82,-27,3,-34,-75,-13,-13,13,50,50,13,-67,-50,-34,43,77"/>
<ch_01 value="110,77,-90,-75,-75,-35,-10,-35,-50,-24,-6,29,70,56,26,-40,-10,0,58,93"/>
<ch_02 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_03 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_04 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_05 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_06 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<ch_07 value="0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
</audio-optimizer-bands>
<audio-optimizer-enable value="1"/>
<filter_coefficients>
<filter_setting>
<crossover_enable value="0"/>
<input_ch_0_1_crossover>
<frequency value="100"/>
<order value="4"/>
</input_ch_0_1_crossover>
<woofer_high_pass_filter>
<enable value="0"/>
<frequency value="100"/>
<order value="4"/>
</woofer_high_pass_filter>
<peaking_filter>
<enable value="0"/>
<frequency value="100"/>
<gain value="0"/>
<q value="1.000000"/>
</peaking_filter>
<polarity_invert value="0"/>
</filter_setting>
<coefficients>
<coefficient>
<sample_rate value="44100"/>
<array value=""/>
</coefficient>
<coefficient>
<sample_rate value="48000"/>
<array value=""/>
</coefficient>
<coefficient>
<sample_rate value="96000"/>
<array value=""/>
</coefficient>
<coefficient>
<sample_rate value="192000"/>
<array value=""/>
</coefficient>
</coefficients>
<max_num_channels value="6"/>
</filter_coefficients>
<postgain value="0"/>
<regulator-relaxation-amount value="96"/>
<regulator-overdrive value="0"/>
<regulator-timbre-preservation value="12"/>
<regulator-speaker-dist-enable value="1"/>
<regulator-tuning>
<threshold_high value="-139,-322,-368,-288,-136,-46,-53,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
<threshold_low value="-331,-514,-560,-480,-328,-238,-245,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192,-192"/>
<isolated_band value="1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0"/>
</regulator-tuning>
<system-gain value="0"/>
</tuning-vlldp>
</profile>

@alanfox2000 is Dolby Atmos v3.3.0 issues fixed? Or v3.2.0 is still better option?(Dialogue enhancer,etc)

herogab · Nov 19, 2018

hi for dts unbound there is the file https://mega.nz/#!PExSwArI!XElE9L6ZSk4t8J_WQhzfA2uqL6H3PcBUz7EMpe8BuWM i used adguard store link intercept but i cant get a trial

i need to use fidler for cheating the system but it a good thing you can now getiing the app before others ahahahah @alanfox2000

CityCultivator · Nov 20, 2018

@nodymoha
1. Install your stock driver.
2. Install APO driver with Dolby PCEE4 7.2.8000.17 only.
3. Open Fx configurator, select the SPDIF endpoint and save current config.
4. Paste the contents of the saved ini file here so I can modify it for you.

OR if you prefer to try it yourself
Paste this in relevant fields:
Global FX APO:{56E00778-C664-4BB5-AA2B-CA6F14840BB3}
Endpoint FX APO:{56E00778-C664-4BB5-AA2B-CA6F14840BB3}
Endpoint FX APO Processing modes:{C18E2F7E-933D-4965-B7D1-1EEF228D2AF3}
Apply the effects and processing modes configuration.
Restart Windows Audio Service
Try to apply Dolby Digital as default format for SPDIF.

alanfox2000 · Nov 23, 2018

On Windows 10,

Spatial Sound Format:
Dolby Access UWP app - Dolby Atmos for home theater (Real-time Dolby Atmos encoding for HDMI) [Free]
Dolby Access UWP app - Dolby Atmos for headphone - (encoding for stereo headphone) [Paid]
DTS Sound Unbound UWP app - Headphone X (encoding for stereo headphone) [Paid] (At least Win10 RS5)
DTS Sound Unbound UWP app - DTS:X- (encoding for HDMI) [Paid] (At least Win10 RS5)

DTS Sound Unbound not ready for sales at this moment.
No equalizer or detail settings on spatial sound format.

Audio Processing Object:
Dolby/DTS UWP apps from OEM laptop/motherboard
e.g. DTS Headphone Xv1 UWP app, Dolby Atmos Speakers System
They all have equalizers and detail settings.
They are for PC Speakers, Headphones. Dolby UWP apps seems support USB connection.

DTS Audio Processing UWP app have integrated on Toshiba laptop.
DTS:X Ultra UWP app not public yet. It may release with ASUS laptop/motherboard on next year.

Both DTS UWP apps do not work on external speakers (tested) at this monment. DTS X Ultra show the device internal speaker on external speaker endpoint. Just needed waiting for DTS 4.x driver and UWP app update.

You can test DTS X Ultra UWP app on internal speakers. Select Product Config: DTS Audio Processing & Driver Compment: DTS Universal APO 4

CityCultivator · Nov 23, 2018

alanfox2000 said:
On Windows 10,

Spatial Sound Format:
Dolby Access UWP app - Dolby Atmos for home theater (Real-time Dolby Atmos encoding for HDMI) [Free]

Playing Dolby Atmos content to Atmos devices is free. Real-time encoding from spatial audio API applications (E.g. Atmos Games) is not free.
This will be the same on DTS. Playback is free, but real-time encoding will most probably be paid.
This can be compared with DDL or DTS Connect. Bitstreaming content is free over spdif, but encoding requires licenses.

alanfox2000 · Nov 24, 2018

CityCultivator said:
Playing Dolby Atmos content to Atmos devices is free. Real-time encoding from spatial audio API applications (E.g. Atmos Games) is not free.
This will be the same on DTS. Playback is free, but real-time encoding will most probably be paid.
This can be compared with DDL or DTS Connect. Bitstreaming content is free over spdif, but encoding requires licenses.

The following video is set up for Games on Win10 (HDMI connect to Dolby Atmos A/V receiver)
No paid option on Dolby Access when selecting "Dolby Atmos for Home Theater".
Dolby Atmos (HDMI) encoding from spatial audio API is free.

DTS:X (HDMI) encoding from spatial audio API is not free.

Jayce · Nov 24, 2018

@alanfox2000 the new apo driver(2.3.1) isn't working for me. I installed Dolby dax api service 3.20201.257.0
And I go to product tool and choose Dolby uwp products
api 3.xxxx gaming, XML 3.2.0 and apply product settings
And I click restart audio service and Dolby services. And I get error, Dolby driver isn't working. It was working before the new apo driver for me with apo version (2.3.0). I have windows 1809.

OMER · Nov 24, 2018

Dolby Gaming is not working for me through APO Driver 2.3.1, i use Windows 10 Re-Released latest RS5

I tried it in latest insider build too in VMWare, still it is not working

Alanfox can you tell me what is exactly wrong here, is it new dolby api service error or any windows 10 issue

alanfox2000 · Nov 24, 2018

All you need is download UWP app version 3.20201.255.0 (RS4 RS5) for API Service 3.20.201.262.0.
The old app version don't work any more on new API.

CityCultivator · Nov 24, 2018

@alanfox2000
Dolby Atmos for gaming UWP app?

Jayce · Nov 24, 2018

CityCultivator said:
@alanfox2000
Dolby Atmos for gaming UWP app?
View attachment 111216

I would like to know if @alanfox2000 can post the new version of dolby Atmos for gaming uwp app. It's currently not found on puresoftapps

CityCultivator · Nov 25, 2018

Jayce said:
I would like to know if @alanfox2000 can post the new version of dolby Atmos for gaming uwp app. It's currently not found on puresoftapps

It is now uploaded.

alanfox2000 · Nov 26, 2018

26/11/2018

APO Driver 2.3.2

- Support Dolby Digital Format on HDMI and S/PDIF connections (PCEE4/PCEE3/DS1)

- Update FX Configurator to 2.0.1.7

FX Configurator 2.0.1.7

- Fix GFX APO control

Choose Dolby HTv4/v3 or AAv3/v2 or Dolby Digital Plus (HDMI) product config on S/PDIF. "Dolby Digital" option will be available on Default Format.

CityCultivator · Nov 26, 2018

alanfox2000 said:
Choose Dolby HTv4/v3 or AAv3/v2 or Dolby Digital Plus (HDMI) product config on S/PDIF. "Dolby Digital" option will be available on Default Format.

View attachment 111295
View attachment 111296

You say DS1, do you mean that now applying Dolby Digital Plus will also enable this?
Edit:It seems that DS1 is using PCEE4 encoder.

Processor	AMD Phenom II X4 925
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2
Memory	4 GB DDR3 1333Mhz
Audio Device(s)	onboard Realtek ALC892
Power Supply	Seasonic S12II 620w (SS-620GB)
Software	Windows 10 Education x64 21H2

System Name	Acer Aspire E5-475G
Processor	Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U @ 2.50GHz
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA GeForce 940MX,Intel HD Graphics 620
Audio Device(s)	Onboard Realtek ALC255
Software	Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview

System Name	Dell Inspiron 7375
Processor	AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ RX Vega 10 Graphics
Memory	16GB (total) 2400MHz DDR4 SODIMM
Video Card(s)	Radeon™ RX Vega 10 Graphics
Storage	SanDisk X600 SATA SSD 512GB
Display(s)	BOE NV13FHM
Audio Device(s)	Realtek ALC3253 (Dell Labelling) ALC255 (Real name)

Processor	Intel i7-7700HQ
Motherboard	Clevo PA70Hx - AKA PA71HP6-G
Memory	SK Hynix 16GB PC43-19200
Video Card(s)	6GB Nvidia GTX 1060 (Pascal)
Storage	120GB Western Digital SSD - 1TB Seagate ST1000LM048 - 1TB Samsung HD103SJ
Display(s)	1080p 120hz Chi Mei N173HHE-G32 - Samsung C27HG70
Case	Clevo
Mouse	MSI GM70 Clutch
Keyboard	Logitech G Pro

Processor	AMD Phenom II X4 925
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2
Memory	4 GB DDR3 1333Mhz
Audio Device(s)	onboard Realtek ALC892
Power Supply	Seasonic S12II 620w (SS-620GB)
Software	Windows 10 Education x64 21H2

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