Making Audio Enhancers Work on Windows

[CityCultivator]

@AudiophiIe Do you have any idea how to switch from one Creative software to another?
When I replace one key file with another product key file, the other product does not get activated; it seems that I stay locked on one product only.

 

[AAF Optimus]

@AudiophiIe Do you have any idea how to switch from one Creative software to another?
When I replace one key file with another product key file, the other product does not get activated; it seems that I stay locked on one product only.

Try This:
KGA Automatic Configuration Download (Link Updated)

 

[CityCultivator]

Try This:
KGA Automatic Configuration Download (Link Updated)

Tool automated the process that I had done. Did not work.
Tried switching from Sound Blaster 720 to Sound Blaster 360, did not work.

I think I'll try again after a Windows reinstall.

 

[AAF Optimus]

Tool automated the process that I had done. Did not work.
Tried switching from Sound Blaster 720 to Sound Blaster 360, did not work.

I think I'll try again after a Windows reinstall.

It's really weird. Here it works normally. Maybe it's something in the system itself.

Tool automated the process that I had done. Did not work.
Tried switching from Sound Blaster 720 to Sound Blaster 360, did not work.

I think I'll try again after a Windows reinstall.

Have you verified that Microsoft Visual C++ 2005-2022 Redistributable Packages are installed?

Also check the versions of Creative APO libraries. Recommended: (Sound Blaster Connect 2 (Legacy) >> Creative APO 1.2.65.18) (Sound Blaster Connect (UWP) >> 2.0.0.14)

 

[CityCultivator]

It's really weird. Here it works normally. Maybe it's something in the system itself.


Have you verified that Microsoft Visual C++ 2005-2022 Redistributable Packages are installed?

Also check the versions of Creative APO libraries (Recommended: Sound Blaster Connect 2 (Legacy) >> Creative APO 1.2.65.18; Sound Blaster Connect (UWP) >> 2.0.0.14)

Sound Blaster 720 legacy is working fine, its just that I want to change the endpoint that the effects are applied; I am having some difficulties with that procedure on the new endpoint currently.
I will be getting another device in a few weeks; I will retry the procedure on the new device.

 

[AudiophiIe]

@CityCultivator
Currently i only use Alan's latest Realtek audio package with DTS Sound Unbound, DTS:X Ultra &
Dolby Atmos Speaker System for Gaming with an Service Mod and self-designed Presets with SMPTE channel ordering for 5.1 to 7.1.2 (10-Channel Speaker Output), unfortunately I can't help you with creative at the moment.

by the way I have with Dolby Digital Encoder+Upmixer (5.1) and also without Dolby Digital Encoder but for example DTS:X Ultra Spatial activated in 2-channel output mode on all channels of my 5.1 home cinema system precise surround sound,
in a wide variety of variants through the additional modes provided by the apps.

Spoiler: Download?

Please do not ask me for share or an download
Should someone be interested in it :
The Mod and presets are designed by me exclusive for ©AAFOptimus. It may soon be very likely to be contained in its audio driver packages

 

[some53]

Hi, my DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAtmosforGaming_3.30201.210.0_x64__rz1tebttyb220.Appx is failing every time even though I've installed Dolby DAX API service 3.30205.250.0, it shows following error

App installation failed with error message: Windows cannot install package DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAtmosforGaming_3.30201.210.0_x64__rz1tebttyb220 because this package depends on a device driver that could not be found. One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[Dolby-dax3_swc_hsa.INF, 3.30201.210.0, 2020-06-05], [Dolby-dax3_swc_hsa_arm64.INF, 3.30201.210.0, 2020-06-05]} (0x80073cfd)

I'm using Windows 11 21H2

Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

PS I've also installed all the dependency like dotNetAppx, Visual C++

 

[AudiophiIe]

@some53
oh dude.. Actually, there is already very precisely described where the problem is.
You have already given a solution yourself by specifying the error message

One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[Dolby-dax3_swc_hsa.INF, 3.30201.210.0, 2020-06-05], [Dolby-dax3_swc_hsa_arm64.INF, 3.30201.210.0, 2020-06-05]} (0x80073cfd)

There is probably no "dax3_swc_hsa.inf" software component drivers installed with the appropriate version to carry out this version of Dolby Atmos (Screenshot)

Screenshot from: Driver Store Explorer (Rapr) Releases · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer · GitHub

apo_driver_setup_x64

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

i recommend to use the latest APO Driver.

- At the Selection scroll down to the end (screenshot)

- Check "Unlock Install Apps from Microsoft Store"
- Select "Dolby Atmos For Gaming" or "Dolby Atmos Speaker System For Gaming".
(Note: Otherwise you have to choose absolutely nothing & don't check both SKU Version's...)
This will install the missing dax3_swc_hsa software component.for your App SKU & it will use always the latest version.

 

[some53]

@some53
oh dude.. Actually, there is already very precisely described where the problem is.
You have already given a solution yourself by specifying the error message

There is probably no "dax3_swc_hsa.inf" software component drivers installed with the appropriate version to carry out this version of Dolby Atmos (Screenshot)
View attachment 245638
Screenshot from: Driver Store Explorer (Rapr) Releases · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer · GitHub

apo_driver_setup_x64

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

i recommend to use the latest APO Driver.

- At the Selection scroll down to the end (screenshot)
View attachment 245624
- Check "Unlock Install Apps from Microsoft Store"
- Select "Dolby Atmos For Gaming" or "Dolby Atmos Speaker System For Gaming".
(Note: Otherwise you have to choose absolutely nothing & don't check both SKU Version's...)
This will install the missing dax3_swc_hsa software component.for your App SKU & it will use always the latest version.

Thank you so much, I didn't check "Unlock Install Apps from Microsoft Store"

 

[AudiophiIe]

@some53 No problem, you're welcome

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@All

Currently i only use Alan's latest Realtek audio package with DTS Sound Unbound, DTS:X Ultra &
Dolby Atmos Speaker System for Gaming with an Service Mod and self-designed Presets with SMPTE channel ordering for 5.1 to 7.1.2 (10-Channel Speaker Output), unfortunately I can't help you with creative at the moment.

by the way I have with Dolby Digital Encoder+Upmixer (5.1) and also without Dolby Digital Encoder but for example DTS:X Ultra Spatial activated in 2-channel output mode on all channels of my 5.1 home cinema system precise surround sound,
in a wide variety of variants through the additional modes provided by the apps.

Spoiler: Download?

Please do not ask me for share or an download
Should someone be interested in it :
The Mod and presets are designed by me exclusive for ©AAFOptimus. It may soon be very likely to be contained in its audio driver packages

Now available in AAF Optimus DCH Audio Modded Driver!

Reuploading File...Done!

• Dolby Atmos For Gaming replaced by Dolby Atmos Speaker System For Gaming
• Dolby Atmos Speaker System For Gaming: presets updated (More details by clicking on the app's "About" button)
• Dolby Digital files updated
• Dolby Digital INF updated
• Dolby Atmos Speaker System For Gaming, updated and customized presets and Dolby Digital files and partial information: Special Thanks to @AudiophiIe

TechPowerUp Forums

 

[CityCultivator]

I have just downloaded the latest version of APO Driver; I tried installing Dolby DAX API; I have an issue in service starting. Any ideas to correct that?
I have refreshed the Windows installation and I have installed all Visual C++ before starting installation.

 

[lil___perv]

I downloaded everything as instructed by this tutorial:

and the effects of dolby are working (partly). After i installed it there are no enchancements tab for my headphones (my headphones are generic usb audio so maybe that’s part of the problem) and no option to select dolby atmos’ spatial audio, i only have dolby atmos for gaming installed, and when i install dolby access through microsoft store it tells me i have to purchase dolby atmos for headphones, i’m really new to the whole audio enchancers thing and would really appreciate if somebody could help me a bit. The audio just seems to be a bit louder with the atmos effects on but that’s about it. I don’t hear much of the surround effect.

 

[CityCultivator]

I have just downloaded the latest version of APO Driver; I tried installing Dolby DAX API; I have an issue in service starting. Any ideas to correct that?
I have refreshed the Windows installation and I have installed all Visual C++ before starting installation.

Anyone knows requirements and general checks to do if Dolby DAX API service does not run?

 

[andreaspujihar]

anyone know about audio engine by yamaha? i think is NEC audio enhancers

パソコンの音を“いい感じ”に、NECが搭載するヤマハ「AudioEngine」の仕組みとは【藤本健のDigital Audio Laboratory】

NECのPC「LAVIE」に、ヤマハの「AudioEngine」という信号処理技術が搭載されているのをご存知だろうか? この技術を使うことで、床面に向けた小さな内蔵スピーカーでも音が悪くならないようにしたり、再生しにくい低音を感じられるようにしたり、テレビや映画のセリフを聴きやすくすることなどができるという。実際にどんな処理をしていて、どうしてそんなことが可能になっているのだろうか。AudioEngineを開発しているヤマハの電子デバイス事業部へ、話を聞きに行ってきた。

av.watch.impress.co.jp

 

[druboo_666]

how to enable Sonic Studio 3 in combination of DTS X:ultra
i am using Ferather's DTS DCH Driver for Realtek [DTS:X] and when i tried to configure SS3 as multiple APO using FX configurator i lost sound from my audio output.
can any body help me pls i know AAF mods do all this but for some reason newest driver wont work on my system as the APO APPS don't have any effect.
pls someone help me

 

[tbob22]

This worked on my 1080Ti. I have an older receiver from 2003 (Panasonic SA-HE200) it only supports Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, I used to use an old X-fi and optical out but my build is now ITX so no extra PCIE slots. It's still got plenty of power and really don't see the need to upgrade. I snagged a cheap HDMI extractor to toslink but ran into the issue where it was limited to 2 channels.

Windows 11
1080Ti using latest drivers
HDMI Out to HDMI switch/Audio Extractor
Optical into Panasonic SA-HE200

There are plenty of other guides but the way I did it was quite simple.

1. Install APO Driver [2.10.4] with ONLY DTS:Connect and FX Configurator checked
2. Make exception in defender for false positive keygen after the installer fails
3. Install again and it should complete
4. Open FX Configurator and select your output device in the Endpoints dropdown
5. Click product config tool, select DTS Connect from the Products dropdown and click Apply
6. Go into your audio device properties > advanced then select DTS Interactive from the Default Format dropdown, also make sure Audio Enhancements are enabled. Click OK.
7. I kept getting errors when the signal would drop and Windows would disable enhancements thus disabling DTS. Now using Sound Keeper to keep the signal alive and it has been working as expected. 5.1 and 2.0 DTS both work perfectly with games and movies, can even play Atmos 7.1 encoded audio and it is just sent as 5.1 DTS. No added latency that I can notice.

 

[Shopuff]

I'm on Win11 22H2 and "AAFOptimusDCHAudioPack-10.6.2311.9357" installed with DTS:X Ultra and DTS Sound Unbound, plus SoundBlaster 720.
After a couple of system restarts, the DTS apps are no longer valid/licensed, and i can't get Soundbaster 720 to work. The Sound Blaster Connect 2 always indicate there's no audio device.
Using latest KGA, removing and reinstalling the driver package, or using Driver Explorer does not solves this issue.

Any help?

P.S.
In Windows 11 21H2 it has the same behaviour
Motherboard Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming, with audio ROG SupremeFX7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

 

[OMER]

How do i make Sound Blaster Cinema 6 work, tried many methods, nothing works

 

[andreaspujihar]

hello my laptop is come with dolby audio but can i custom config? because i found this

 

[OMER]

Anybody knows how to make Sound Blaster Cinema 6 work

Tried various methods with no success

 

[Màthair]

i have a problem in my windows 11 x64, (gigabyte).

when I want to install my realtek mod driver, it tells me that there is a "hash" error, which apparently is missing or does not recognize that information, that is why the hdx.inf is not loaded from sound... nor does it allow the driver to be installed using the setup.exe. Can someone tell me what's going on?

note: i have uac disabled, i am also installing it using "test mode", and i can't install the mod driver.

Does anyone know any solution to the problem?.

 

[TheGame1594]

Hi, my DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAtmosforGaming_3.30201.210.0_x64__rz1tebttyb220.Appx is failing every time even though I've installed Dolby DAX API service 3.30205.250.0, it shows following error


I'm using Windows 11 21H2

Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

PS I've also installed all the dependency like dotNetAppx, Visual C++

The file does not work properly did try it too. And the old version installed without the issue !!!!!

@some53
oh dude.. Actually, there is already very precisely described where the problem is.
You have already given a solution yourself by specifying the error message

There is probably no "dax3_swc_hsa.inf" software component drivers installed with the appropriate version to carry out this version of Dolby Atmos (Screenshot)
View attachment 245638
Screenshot from: Driver Store Explorer (Rapr) Releases · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer · GitHub

apo_driver_setup_x64

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

i recommend to use the latest APO Driver.

- At the Selection scroll down to the end (screenshot)
View attachment 245624
- Check "Unlock Install Apps from Microsoft Store"
- Select "Dolby Atmos For Gaming" or "Dolby Atmos Speaker System For Gaming".
(Note: Otherwise you have to choose absolutely nothing & don't check both SKU Version's...)
This will install the missing dax3_swc_hsa software component.for your App SKU & it will use always the latest version.

total bullshit did try this before i did see the post still nothing works.
The old version worked for and there is something wrong with the new one. You can tell me what ever you want.

I use this mod for ages now and know how to use the modds but still nothing works for atmos with this bullshit edition.

aka gruß an miboun

 

[TheGame1594]

does someone have version 2.10.5 of the apo driver since Dolby DAX API Service to 3.30307.371.0 in the 2.10.6 does not work for me.
It hangs in the installation process screen.

Is there a archive of older versions to try out ??

 

[erpguy53]

Anybody knows how to make Sound Blaster Cinema 6 work

Tried various methods with no success

need at least version 2.0.0.46 of the mbapo232.dll & mbapo264.dll (aka. Creative Audio Effects Component driver) files for Sound Blaster Cinema 6. the problem is that versions 2.0.0.15 to 2.1.14.0 of the mbapo232.dll & mbapo264.dll files remove KGA license dependency support and enforce "lock outs" (KGA license files are useless when using those file versions) and SBC6 will only work with few select & "supported" systems with newer mbapo232.dll & mbapo264.dll files

version 2.0.0.14 of the mbapo232.dll & mbapo264.dll files is the last version to have KGA license support (released sometime in late March 2018; KGA files only work with versions 2.0.0.0 to 2.0.0.14 of those Creative MBAPO2 files) but that was before Sound Blaster Cinema 6 was released which SBC6 came out in 2020. and obviously SBCinema6 won't work with v2.0.0.14 or old versions of those Creative MBAPO2 audio effect DLL files.
so you're not gonna be able to use SBCinema6 unless you buy a brand new Win11 based laptop (either late 2021 or 2022 model) that does come pre-installed with SBCinema6

sorry OMER

does someone have version 2.10.5 of the apo driver since Dolby DAX API Service to 3.30307.371.0 in the 2.10.6 does not work for me.
It hangs in the installation process screen.

Is there a archive of older versions to try out ??

here are the links to versions 2.10.2, 2.10.4 & 2.10.5 from Mediafire, TheGame1594
v2.10.3 link from MEGA (I still have a copy of this version on one of my usb flash drives)

 

[AAF Optimus]

need at least version 2.0.0.46 of the mbapo232.dll & mbapo264.dll (aka. Creative Audio Effects Component driver) files for Sound Blaster Cinema 6

Is this one?