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− | {{ii}} For clear and accurate sound on any mode, you must always use Windows 10. The audio subsystem has been significantly reworked. And include Windows Sonic. <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2015/07/29/windows-10-promises-better-audio-midi-performance-easier-app-development/|title=Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development|date=}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} For clear and accurate sound on any mode, you must always use Windows 10. The audio subsystem has been significantly reworked. And include Windows Sonic. <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2015/07/29/windows-10-promises-better-audio-midi-performance-easier-app-development/|title=Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development|date=}}</ref> Windows 7 and 8.1 spoil the sound and put the interference, since the presence of DRM-mechanism since Vista and introducing WASAPI. What was not in Windows XP. |
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==Speaker setup== | ==Speaker setup== |
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Sound |
Sound card |
Surround sound |
- For clear and accurate sound on any mode, you must always use Windows 10. The audio subsystem has been significantly reworked. And include Windows Sonic. [1] Windows 7 and 8.1 spoil the sound and put the interference, since the presence of DRM-mechanism since Vista and introducing WASAPI. What was not in Windows XP.
Speaker setup
- Many games use the speaker configuration reported by the operating system so having it set correctly is crucial.
Configure speaker layout (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz (Windows Vista and later)[citation needed] |
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Adjust hardware sound acceleration level (Windows XP only)[citation needed] |
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No surround sound
See Restoring DirectSound hardware path for DirectSound games |
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Make sure OpenAL games aren't using outdated libraries[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Verify DS and OAL games hardware buffers number[citation needed] |
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Game volume decreases
Disable communications activity sound reduction[citation needed] |
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Can't enable EAX
- Please refer to Restoring DirectSound hardware path for more information.
CD music not playing
CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)
Verify CD is in the "CD-ROM 0" drive |
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Change drive ID order |
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Non-CD-DA music (does not show up as a music CD in media players)
Verify drive letter is correct |
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References
- ↑ Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development - last accessed on