new Audigy 2/audigy 2 ZS drivers dated 6 Nov 2003 are out

[ayoub_ibrahim]

direct link for the xp files. Size : 13.57 MB

EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Update for Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS


This driver update contains enhancements and fixes to improve the performance of your Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 or Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS product.
Added Feature:

EAX 4.0, containing DirectSound and Open AL API extensions, to utilize the EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Multiple Environment feature

Fixes:

Removes noise from analog speakers after switching to VXD drivers using Driver Utility.
Allows compressed and uncompressed AC-3 signals when using VXD drivers.
Resolves noise and distortion issues during extended playback of DVD movies.
Removes popping and clicking sounds when decoding AC-3 signals from external DVD players.
Updates the speaker settings when connecting or disconnecting headphones from the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive after changing the volume level and returning from Standby mode.
Removes popping sounds when compressed .WAV files are played back in Feature Showcase Demonstration.
Updates the speaker volume setting after changing the volume level and restarting the computer.
Removes distortion on MIDI notes when the latency is set to below 20 ms on ASIO tracks.
Removes static from .MP3 and .WAV files during playback.
Outputs Dolby Digital and DTS signals from the software DVD player in 'SPDIF In decode' mode.
Launches the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu when the remote control's Start button is pressed.
Removes the error message when launching Creative Graphic Equalizer.
Synchronizes monitored SPDIF In Input signals with Input SPDIF signals.
Resolves the volume increase issue when adjusting bass or treble levels during DVD-Audio playback.
Mutes all audio output when the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive's 'Push Mute' button is pressed once.
Requirements:

Microsoft© Windows© XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium Edition) or Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card, Audigy 2 Platinum eX card, Audigy 2 ZS card or Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro card installed, with or without drivers.
Notes:

This EAX 4.0 driver update is not meant for USB Audigy 2 NX or other external Sound Blaster audio products.
If you later wish to install older or newer versions of Audigy 2 or Audigy 2 ZS drivers, you must first uninstall the EAX 4.0 driver update. Uninstallation steps for the EAX 4.0 driver update is displayed during installation.

[The PIT]

Must be driver week. Cat 3.9's and now these. I'll back my system up tomorrow and then give them a spin.

[DentyCracker]

will try them on secondary install of xp

[MultimediaMan]

Installed without a hitch... Creative is showing signs of actually "getting it" as far as driver development is concerned.

Noticeable improvement in EAX/OpenAL Games (Ghost Recon and Jedi Outcast.) Ghost Recon EAX Sounds Dramatically improved in mixed environments (Transition from indoors to outdoors, caves, vice-versa.) Jedi Outcast OpenAL Sounds: Improved directionality, better distance effects.

Control Panel: Wider (~ +3 dB) Subwoofer Gain adjustment range.

[GNEP]

But er let me guess... nothing for the original Audigy right? (Using the A2 drivers at the moment though but would much rather have proper, un-modded drivers to pop straight in).

[Gurm]

These work fine on an original audigy... if you're already running the modified A2 drivers, they just drop right in.

- Gurm

[GNEP]

Oh well, I might give them a try then...

[The PIT]

Eax effects for games has now gone or no longer listed. Is this the same for you guys????

[The PIT]

Yup eax now definatly broken. Unless I can find a fix time to use the ghost image.

[MultimediaMan]

Checked my EAX settings...all are still present.

My Condolences, Pit.

[The PIT]

Originally posted by MultimediaMan
Checked my EAX settings...all are still present.

My Condolences, Pit.

In Theory I should be able to export and re-import them. Where does it hide the damn things ???

[DentyCracker]

didn't fuXx0r my secondary inst. now to try them on primary install

[borat]

i know this has been covered a million times before, but what do the moded A2 drivers give you for the origional audigy above audigy drivers?and where should i look to find out about the mod?

[Admiral]

Gurm wrote a guide on it, you can read it in the FAQ Files forum.
Or you could just run CTZAPXX.EXE, you'll find it after you extract the driver package, in ..../Drivers. Just make sure to uninstall the previous drivers and maybe also use Driver Cleaner, otherwise you might end up with the sound not working.

I tryed these new drivers on my Live! 5.1, they screwed the bass, playing with the volume settings didn't help much.

[Gurm]

The audigy2 drivers are better because:

1. They're LIGHTER. Less bloat, less CPU overhead, less memory footprint. You still have to turn a bunch of shit off, but it's easier and less invasive.

2. They're FASTER.

3. They have better sound fidelity.

4. They have the number "2" in them.

- Gurm