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... is covered by Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.2 (CLI) October 1998 Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. E-Mu and SoundFont are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! It is against the law to change without the written permission of their respective owners. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, E-mu Environmental Modeling, Environmental Audio, Creative Multi Speaker Surround...
... is covered by Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.2 (CLI) October 1998 Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. E-Mu and SoundFont are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! It is against the law to change without the written permission of their respective owners. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, E-mu Environmental Modeling, Environmental Audio, Creative Multi Speaker Surround...
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... SoundFonts ...18 Configure a MIDI Bank...18 Configure an Instrument 19 Contents v Value 1 What You Need...1 Installing the Audio Card...2 Configuring the Speakers ...5 Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround 5 Creative PC-DVD and FourPointSurround 6 Two Speakers or Headphones...7 Installing the Creative Software...9 Windows 95 ...9 Windows 98 ...13 Windows NT...13 Testing the Installation...14 2 Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 SB...
... SoundFonts ...18 Configure a MIDI Bank...18 Configure an Instrument 19 Contents v Value 1 What You Need...1 Installing the Audio Card...2 Configuring the Speakers ...5 Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround 5 Creative PC-DVD and FourPointSurround 6 Two Speakers or Headphones...7 Installing the Creative Software...9 Windows 95 ...9 Windows 98 ...13 Windows NT...13 Testing the Installation...14 2 Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 SB...
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...SoundFont Caching...20 SoundFont Device...20 Device Controls ...20 Playback Sessions ...20 Wave Blaster Emulation 21 Sound Device ...21 Creative Keyboard...22 MIDI Input...22 Test an Instrument...22 Sound Graph...23 Creative Mixer...24 Mixer Menu...24 Customizing the Mixer ...24 Playback...25 Balance Sliders...25... Volume Control ...25 Recording...25 Speaker...27 Environmental Audio...28 Soundo'LE ...31 Embedding a Wave File...32 ...
...SoundFont Caching...20 SoundFont Device...20 Device Controls ...20 Playback Sessions ...20 Wave Blaster Emulation 21 Sound Device ...21 Creative Keyboard...22 MIDI Input...22 Test an Instrument...22 Sound Graph...23 Creative Mixer...24 Mixer Menu...24 Customizing the Mixer ...24 Playback...25 Balance Sliders...25... Volume Control ...25 Recording...25 Speaker...27 Environmental Audio...28 Soundo'LE ...31 Embedding a Wave File...32 ...
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... range ❐ Patented 8-point interpolation that it sounds Live! Introduction Congratulations! The EMU10K1 is endowed with a totally immersive audio experience so real that reduces noise/distortion to inaudible levels ❐ 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer ❐ Professional-quality digital mixing and equalization To support the EMU10K1 audio processor, additional audio technology is EMU10K1™, a new processor from Creative, allows Sound Blaster Live!
... range ❐ Patented 8-point interpolation that it sounds Live! Introduction Congratulations! The EMU10K1 is endowed with a totally immersive audio experience so real that reduces noise/distortion to inaudible levels ❐ 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer ❐ Professional-quality digital mixing and equalization To support the EMU10K1 audio processor, additional audio technology is EMU10K1™, a new processor from Creative, allows Sound Blaster Live!
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...=C:\SBCD\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:xxx,yy In the example, you must supply a value for the audio card ❐ Powered speakers or external amplifier (recommended: Cambridge SoundWorks speakers) Sound Blaster Live! System Requirements Before You Begin Getting More Information Document Conventions For Creative software, your cards require at the time of printing. Read the file before...
...=C:\SBCD\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:xxx,yy In the example, you must supply a value for the audio card ❐ Powered speakers or external amplifier (recommended: Cambridge SoundWorks speakers) Sound Blaster Live! System Requirements Before You Begin Getting More Information Document Conventions For Creative software, your cards require at the time of printing. Read the file before...
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... included) CD Digital Cable CD Audio Cable Audio Card Refer to perform the following illustration shows the basic components necessary for a complete installation. Installing your audio card requires you need for specific information about the audio card. Installing Sound Blaster Live! The following steps: • Install the audio card • Install the Creative audio software • Test the installation. Value 1 1 Installing Sound Blaster Live!
... included) CD Digital Cable CD Audio Cable Audio Card Refer to perform the following illustration shows the basic components necessary for a complete installation. Installing your audio card requires you need for specific information about the audio card. Installing Sound Blaster Live! The following steps: • Install the audio card • Install the Creative audio software • Test the installation. Value 1 1 Installing Sound Blaster Live!
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...cover. Locate a PCI slot for details. 4. Remove or disable any existing audio card and its driver from the slot-save the screw to the manufacturer's documentation for the audio card. Remove the slot cover from your computer, and disconnect the power cable...Disconnect the monitor and other devices that are connected to discharge static electricity. Refer to secure the audio card. 3 2 1 PCI slot for 4 audio card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 2 Installing the Audio Card Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to the computer. 3. ...
...cover. Locate a PCI slot for details. 4. Remove or disable any existing audio card and its driver from the slot-save the screw to the manufacturer's documentation for the audio card. Remove the slot cover from your computer, and disconnect the power cable...Disconnect the monitor and other devices that are connected to discharge static electricity. Refer to secure the audio card. 3 2 1 PCI slot for 4 audio card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 2 Installing the Audio Card Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to the computer. 3. ...
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... before inserting it fits snugly. 6. You may want to connect the data cable to the frame of the audio card with the screw assures proper grounding. Align the gold-striped tabs on the bottom of the computer-securing the card ...and firmly press the card into place until it . 7. Connect the CD audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to the audio card's CD SPDIF connector. 5 7 6 CD audio connector 7 SPDIF CD audio connector Audio Card Installing Sound Blaster Live! 5. Or, connect the CD digital (SPDIF) cable from your CD-ROM to the audio card's CD audio connector. Value 3
... before inserting it fits snugly. 6. You may want to connect the data cable to the frame of the audio card with the screw assures proper grounding. Align the gold-striped tabs on the bottom of the computer-securing the card ...and firmly press the card into place until it . 7. Connect the CD audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to the audio card's CD SPDIF connector. 5 7 6 CD audio connector 7 SPDIF CD audio connector Audio Card Installing Sound Blaster Live! 5. Or, connect the CD digital (SPDIF) cable from your CD-ROM to the audio card's CD audio connector. Value 3
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... audio card. See the next section, "Configuring the Speakers," for detailed information. MIDI device Powered speakers (front), headphones, or amplifier Powered speakers (rear) or amplifier 9. Joystick Microphone If you must use the third jack. Replace the computer cover. 10. Connect your speakers, headphones, microphone, joystick, MIDI devices, or other devices. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value...
... audio card. See the next section, "Configuring the Speakers," for detailed information. MIDI device Powered speakers (front), headphones, or amplifier Powered speakers (rear) or amplifier 9. Joystick Microphone If you must use the third jack. Replace the computer cover. 10. Connect your speakers, headphones, microphone, joystick, MIDI devices, or other devices. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value...
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Value Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value depends on page 27 for Sound Blaster Live! Value After installing the Creative Software, open AudioHQ and select the 4 Speakers option in Speaker Configuration Output. See "Speaker" on the type and number of speakers you have connected to the audio card. For the best audio, Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround speaker system is an excellent complement to select...
Value Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value depends on page 27 for Sound Blaster Live! Value After installing the Creative Software, open AudioHQ and select the 4 Speakers option in Speaker Configuration Output. See "Speaker" on the type and number of speakers you have connected to the audio card. For the best audio, Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround speaker system is an excellent complement to select...
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... drive to the Sound Blaster Live! Value through the CD_IN connector using an MPC-to -MPC (4-pin) audio cable. Value through the CD_SPDIF connector using an MPC-to -MPC (2-pin) audio cable. Value AUX connector (JST) Encore Dxr2 decoder If you have an additional CD-ROM drive installed, connect the CD-ROM to the Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! Creative PC-DVD and...
... drive to the Sound Blaster Live! Value through the CD_IN connector using an MPC-to -MPC (4-pin) audio cable. Value through the CD_SPDIF connector using an MPC-to -MPC (2-pin) audio cable. Value AUX connector (JST) Encore Dxr2 decoder If you have an additional CD-ROM drive installed, connect the CD-ROM to the Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! Creative PC-DVD and...
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Value 8 To add two more speakers, connect the additional speakers to the rear Installing Sound Blaster Live! Existing Two Speakers PCWorks SoundWorks MicroWorks Creative SBS20, SBS50, or similar powered speakers Additional Speakers Result PCWorks Environmental audio SoundWorks Environmental audio with improved bass MicroWorks Excellent Environmental Audio and bass PCWorks Use the PCWorks speakers in front and move the existing speakers to the Rear Out jack on Sound Blaster Live! Value.
Value 8 To add two more speakers, connect the additional speakers to the rear Installing Sound Blaster Live! Existing Two Speakers PCWorks SoundWorks MicroWorks Creative SBS20, SBS50, or similar powered speakers Additional Speakers Result PCWorks Environmental audio SoundWorks Environmental audio with improved bass MicroWorks Excellent Environmental Audio and bass PCWorks Use the PCWorks speakers in front and move the existing speakers to the Rear Out jack on Sound Blaster Live! Value.
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...Creative Software Windows 95 This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95: 1. Value software contains drivers necessary for Windows 95 to make the most of the operating system. The installation may vary from what is shown and described. You must install the audio...the instructions below based upon previously installed software and hardware. Insert Sound Blaster Live! To install in an unmodified version of the audio card. Enter the path for the software installation disk. Value 9 Your installation screens and procedure may be caused by hardware ...
...Creative Software Windows 95 This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95: 1. Value software contains drivers necessary for Windows 95 to make the most of the operating system. The installation may vary from what is shown and described. You must install the audio...the instructions below based upon previously installed software and hardware. Insert Sound Blaster Live! To install in an unmodified version of the audio card. Enter the path for the software installation disk. Value 9 Your installation screens and procedure may be caused by hardware ...
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... settings. If Autorun is in the drive, the Creative Software Installation screen appears. Select Creative Sound Blaster Live! Value 10 Value Disk 1 is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, right-click your CD-ROM drive icon, and click on AutoPlay to start the Creative audio software install if the CD is listed on...
... settings. If Autorun is in the drive, the Creative Software Installation screen appears. Select Creative Sound Blaster Live! Value 10 Value Disk 1 is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, right-click your CD-ROM drive icon, and click on AutoPlay to start the Creative audio software install if the CD is listed on...
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Then, click Next until you reach the screen with the option to continue. Value 12 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Click the Next button when the Program Folder is to be installed, or you are returned to the Installation Information dialog. 11 If the information ... Back button until you may confirm the default selection. The Installation Information dialog lists the installation selections you to select the folder to which the audio software is correct. 10 11. 10. The Select Program Folder dialog allows you have made.
Then, click Next until you reach the screen with the option to continue. Value 12 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Click the Next button when the Program Folder is to be installed, or you are returned to the Installation Information dialog. 11 If the information ... Back button until you may confirm the default selection. The Installation Information dialog lists the installation selections you to select the folder to which the audio software is correct. 10 11. 10. The Select Program Folder dialog allows you have made.
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...Sound Blaster Live! Insert Disk 1 into your computer even though there does not seem to the driver path: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D: represents your computer for Windows 95. Type or click the Browse button and point to be any hard disk activity. 7. Restart your CD-ROM drive). Value... the Next button. 3. The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Click the OK button. 4. Value 14 The Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the Sound Blaster Live! Follow the software installation instructions for the changes to locate...
...Sound Blaster Live! Insert Disk 1 into your computer even though there does not seem to the driver path: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D: represents your computer for Windows 95. Type or click the Browse button and point to be any hard disk activity. 7. Restart your CD-ROM drive). Value... the Next button. 3. The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Click the OK button. 4. Value 14 The Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the Sound Blaster Live! Follow the software installation instructions for the changes to locate...
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... Creative Launcher. 1 2. Installing Sound Blaster Live! On the PlayCenter, click the Media icon and select Open Media File. 3. Value 15 select Programs, Creative, and PlayCenter from which you may select to find Creative, SBLive, and Media. 2 The Media directory should contain a number of audio files from the menus. The Creative PlayCenter appears. Use the Browse dialog to test your Sound Blaster Live! Value...
... Creative Launcher. 1 2. Installing Sound Blaster Live! On the PlayCenter, click the Media icon and select Open Media File. 3. Value 15 select Programs, Creative, and PlayCenter from which you may select to find Creative, SBLive, and Media. 2 The Media directory should contain a number of audio files from the menus. The Creative PlayCenter appears. Use the Browse dialog to test your Sound Blaster Live! Value...
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...; Device Controls • Creative Keyboard • Sound Graph • Creative Mixer • Speaker • Environmental Audio ❐ Soundo'LE ❐ Wave Studio ❐ Creative PlayCenter Other software included with your installation of applications to help you through the features and utilities included with Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 Value may be on page 9. Tour Sound Blaster Live! SB Live! Using Sound Blaster Live! 2 Using Sound Blaster Live! Tour is supported...
...; Device Controls • Creative Keyboard • Sound Graph • Creative Mixer • Speaker • Environmental Audio ❐ Soundo'LE ❐ Wave Studio ❐ Creative PlayCenter Other software included with your installation of applications to help you through the features and utilities included with Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 Value may be on page 9. Tour Sound Blaster Live! SB Live! Using Sound Blaster Live! 2 Using Sound Blaster Live! Tour is supported...
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...The installation creates a number of the screen. Using Sound Blaster Live! On the System menu, click Properties. You can place three kinds of your mouse pointer to a pointing hand and the Creative Launcher displays as PlayCenter and Control Panel. Value 16 To set the options for your desktop and ... Options Groups Creative Launcher allows you to the Launcher. A subgroup is installed at the top left corner), the web site icon, the group tab pages, and the group items. The Environmental Audio icon also appears in the Launcher that is a Creative software module that ...
...The installation creates a number of the screen. Using Sound Blaster Live! On the System menu, click Properties. You can place three kinds of your mouse pointer to a pointing hand and the Creative Launcher displays as PlayCenter and Control Panel. Value 16 To set the options for your desktop and ... Options Groups Creative Launcher allows you to the Launcher. A subgroup is installed at the top left corner), the web site icon, the group tab pages, and the group items. The Environmental Audio icon also appears in the Launcher that is a Creative software module that ...