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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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... and equalization To support the EMU10K1 audio processor, additional audio technology is EMU10K1™, a new processor from Creative, allows Sound Blaster Live! The EMU10K1's more robust by memory size, SoundFonts can be easily downloaded onto host memory as needed. At the heart of Sound Blaster™ Live!™ Value-the ultimate platform for Environmental Audio. ❐ Creative Multi Speaker SurroundTM (CMSSTM), multi...
... and equalization To support the EMU10K1 audio processor, additional audio technology is EMU10K1™, a new processor from Creative, allows Sound Blaster Live! The EMU10K1's more robust by memory size, SoundFonts can be easily downloaded onto host memory as needed. At the heart of Sound Blaster™ Live!™ Value-the ultimate platform for Environmental Audio. ❐ Creative Multi Speaker SurroundTM (CMSSTM), multi...
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...is being defined. Introduction xii System Requirements Before You Begin Getting More Information Document Conventions For Creative software, your cards require at the time of printing. Value gives you an estimate of particular importance and should be replaced by you are to online ...identifies word and phrases that is of the hard disk space required when you must supply a value for the audio card ❐ Powered speakers or external amplifier (recommended: Cambridge SoundWorks speakers) Sound Blaster Live! The notepad icon indicates information that listed above.
...is being defined. Introduction xii System Requirements Before You Begin Getting More Information Document Conventions For Creative software, your cards require at the time of printing. Value gives you an estimate of particular importance and should be replaced by you are to online ...identifies word and phrases that is of the hard disk space required when you must supply a value for the audio card ❐ Powered speakers or external amplifier (recommended: Cambridge SoundWorks speakers) Sound Blaster Live! The notepad icon indicates information that listed above.
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... components necessary for installation are included. Value 1 Installing your audio card requires you need for a complete installation. Value What You Need Most of the items you to the colored insert for specific information about the audio card. Installing Sound Blaster Live! 1 Installing Sound Blaster Live! The following steps: • Install the audio card • Install the Creative audio software • Test the...
... components necessary for installation are included. Value 1 Installing your audio card requires you need for a complete installation. Value What You Need Most of the items you to the colored insert for specific information about the audio card. Installing Sound Blaster Live! 1 Installing Sound Blaster Live! The following steps: • Install the audio card • Install the Creative audio software • Test the...
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... from the slot-save the screw to discharge static electricity. Value 2 Turn off your computer. Refer to the computer. 3. Installing the Audio Card Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the audio card. 3 2 1 PCI slot for 4 audio card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Locate a PCI slot for details. 4. Remove the slot cover from...
... from the slot-save the screw to discharge static electricity. Value 2 Turn off your computer. Refer to the computer. 3. Installing the Audio Card Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the audio card. 3 2 1 PCI slot for 4 audio card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Locate a PCI slot for details. 4. Remove the slot cover from...
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...bottom of the computer-securing the card with the PCI slot, and firmly press the card into place until it . 7. Value 3 Or, connect the CD digital (SPDIF) cable from the slot cover to secure the audio card to the audio card 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. Use the screw 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...
...bottom of the computer-securing the card with the PCI slot, and firmly press the card into place until it . 7. Value 3 Or, connect the CD digital (SPDIF) cable from the slot cover to secure the audio card to the audio card 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. Use the screw 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...
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... of powered speakers (or headphones), you are connecting an additional pair of the audio card. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Replace the computer cover. 10. 8. Use the fourth jack if you must use the third jack. Stereo, CD player, tape deck, etc. Value 4 See the next section, "Configuring the Speakers," for detailed information. MIDI device Powered...
... of powered speakers (or headphones), you are connecting an additional pair of the audio card. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Replace the computer cover. 10. 8. Use the fourth jack if you must use the third jack. Stereo, CD player, tape deck, etc. Value 4 See the next section, "Configuring the Speakers," for detailed information. MIDI device Powered...
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... to the audio card. Value After installing the Creative Software, open AudioHQ and select the 4 Speakers option in Speaker Configuration Output. Value depends on page 27 for Sound Blaster Live! For the best audio, Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround speaker system is an excellent complement to select the speaker configuration. PCWorks FourPointSurround Sound Blaster Live! Value Installing Sound Blaster Live! Configuring the Speakers Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks...
... to the audio card. Value After installing the Creative Software, open AudioHQ and select the 4 Speakers option in Speaker Configuration Output. Value depends on page 27 for Sound Blaster Live! For the best audio, Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround speaker system is an excellent complement to select the speaker configuration. PCWorks FourPointSurround Sound Blaster Live! Value Installing Sound Blaster Live! Configuring the Speakers Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks...
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... Sound Blaster Live! Value to the Encore Dxr2 decoder card with an MPC-to -MPC (2-pin) audio cable. connect Sound Blaster Live! 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! Value through the CD_SPDIF connector using an MPC-to Sound Blaster Live! Connect the PC-DVD drive to the Sound Blaster Live! Creative...
... Sound Blaster Live! Value to the Encore Dxr2 decoder card with an MPC-to -MPC (2-pin) audio cable. connect Sound Blaster Live! 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! Value through the CD_SPDIF connector using an MPC-to Sound Blaster Live! Connect the PC-DVD drive to the Sound Blaster Live! Creative...
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Value 7 AUX input icon-click the speaker icon (below) to enable Two Speakers or Headphones If you must enable the AUX input on the Mixer as shown below. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value, you have a two-speaker system or want to use headphones, connect to the AUX_IN connector on Sound Blaster Live! Value through the Line Out jack-third from the top. With the AUDIO_OUT connector on the Encord Dxr2 decoder card connected to Sound Blaster Live!
Value 7 AUX input icon-click the speaker icon (below) to enable Two Speakers or Headphones If you must enable the AUX input on the Mixer as shown below. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value, you have a two-speaker system or want to use headphones, connect to the AUX_IN connector on Sound Blaster Live! Value through the Line Out jack-third from the top. With the AUDIO_OUT connector on the Encord Dxr2 decoder card connected to Sound Blaster Live!
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... Select the Driver from the instructions below based upon previously installed software and hardware. Insert Sound Blaster Live! Value Disk 1 into your computer, or the version of the audio card. Enter the path for your computer, Windows 95 automatically detects the new hardware, and ...on your CD-ROM drive and the software on your new 1 hardware. You must install the audio card drivers before insalling the applications. 3. Installing the Creative Software Windows 95 This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95: 1. Your installation screens and procedure...
... Select the Driver from the instructions below based upon previously installed software and hardware. Insert Sound Blaster Live! Value Disk 1 into your computer, or the version of the audio card. Enter the path for your computer, Windows 95 automatically detects the new hardware, and ...on your CD-ROM drive and the software on your new 1 hardware. You must install the audio card drivers before insalling the applications. 3. Installing the Creative Software Windows 95 This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95: 1. Your installation screens and procedure...
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...card effectively. Click OK to install the gameport/joystick drivers. (If you want to be prompted to 6 install and click on the Taskbar, select Settings and Control Panel. If Autorun is in order to use the Browse button to update the system settings. Value Disk 1 is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! Select Creative Sound Blaster Live...! D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D:\ represents your Sound Blaster Live! Doubleclick the Install New Hardware ...
...card effectively. Click OK to install the gameport/joystick drivers. (If you want to be prompted to 6 install and click on the Taskbar, select Settings and Control Panel. If Autorun is in order to use the Browse button to update the system settings. Value Disk 1 is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! Select Creative Sound Blaster Live...! D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D:\ represents your Sound Blaster Live! Doubleclick the Install New Hardware ...
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Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 Value SB Live! Value, Music Applications, Games Applications, and Business/Audio Tools. Value is a multimedia presentation that guides you get the absolute most from the audio card: ❐ SB Live! Value may be on page 9. SB Live! Tour Sound Blaster Live! Tour ❐ Creative Launcher ❐ AudioHQ • SoundFonts • Device Controls • Creative Keyboard • Sound Graph • Creative Mixer • Speaker •...
Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 Value SB Live! Value, Music Applications, Games Applications, and Business/Audio Tools. Value is a multimedia presentation that guides you get the absolute most from the audio card: ❐ SB Live! Value may be on page 9. SB Live! Tour Sound Blaster Live! Tour ❐ Creative Launcher ❐ AudioHQ • SoundFonts • Device Controls • Creative Keyboard • Sound Graph • Creative Mixer • Speaker •...
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... the Options tab page, click the device you want to hear sound from the Sound Device list. Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 21 That is, in the audio devices list of the games, there is disabled if your system already has a true Creative SB16-compatible audio card installed and correctly configured under Windows 95. On the MIDI tab...
... the Options tab page, click the device you want to hear sound from the Sound Device list. Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 21 That is, in the audio devices list of the games, there is disabled if your system already has a true Creative SB16-compatible audio card installed and correctly configured under Windows 95. On the MIDI tab...
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...To test instruments with MIDI controllers 1. Using Sound Blaster Live! First, connect a MIDI input device to your instrument, click the Reset Controllers button to set the MIDI controllers to their default values. Value 22 Creative Keyboard MIDI Input Test an Instrument The Creative Keyboard allows you to play musical notes on ... click the All Notes Off button. To edit the sound, use your right mouse button to click on your audio card and, then, select that device in the Controller Value box or drag the slider to test the sound. If you have an external MIDI input device, it...
...To test instruments with MIDI controllers 1. Using Sound Blaster Live! First, connect a MIDI input device to your instrument, click the Reset Controllers button to set the MIDI controllers to their default values. Value 22 Creative Keyboard MIDI Input Test an Instrument The Creative Keyboard allows you to play musical notes on ... click the All Notes Off button. To edit the sound, use your right mouse button to click on your audio card and, then, select that device in the Controller Value box or drag the slider to test the sound. If you have an external MIDI input device, it...
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... file. 6. From the Edit menu, click Copy. 3. Under From Buffer Use, click the channels for copying data from the File menu. 2. Using Sound Blaster Live! The Audio menu allows you can play back the new file to the target file under Mix With Wave. • Select Mono Channel for mono...Left Channel, Right Channel, or Both Channels for mixing data to hear the new sound generated. To mix the data contents of the file and its path. 3. Click the Save button on audio cards that support these functions. Value 35 The Paste Mix dialog appears. 5. If a part of the cursor. ...
... file. 6. From the Edit menu, click Copy. 3. Under From Buffer Use, click the channels for copying data from the File menu. 2. Using Sound Blaster Live! The Audio menu allows you can play back the new file to the target file under Mix With Wave. • Select Mono Channel for mono...Left Channel, Right Channel, or Both Channels for mixing data to hear the new sound generated. To mix the data contents of the file and its path. 3. Click the Save button on audio cards that support these functions. Value 35 The Paste Mix dialog appears. 5. If a part of the cursor. ...
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...all the indicators. 2. the check mark is a three-colored bar with scales and markings located next to editing and undo operations Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 38 You can choose which WaveStudio presents wave data in the Edit and Preview Windows by clicking on it. If you monitor the ... making changes on the volume meter. Right-click on the Preferences dialog, opened from the Options menu, you have more than one Sound Blaster card), the volume meter displays these devices. If you can configure the manner in which one to enable it again disables the indicator;...
...all the indicators. 2. the check mark is a three-colored bar with scales and markings located next to editing and undo operations Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 38 You can choose which WaveStudio presents wave data in the Edit and Preview Windows by clicking on it. If you monitor the ... making changes on the volume meter. Right-click on the Preferences dialog, opened from the Options menu, you have more than one Sound Blaster card), the volume meter displays these devices. If you can configure the manner in which one to enable it again disables the indicator;...
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...Creative Mixer to adjust the volume, if necessary. ❑ The powered speakers or external amplifier are connected to the card's Line Out or Rear Out jack. ❑ No hardware conflict between the card and a peripheral device. ❑ The output selection on the Speaker dialog is incorrectly selected. ❑ Original Sound... MIDI files, or AVI clips. Troubleshooting 42 Check the following: ❑ The rear speakers are connected to the audio card's Rear Out jack. ❑ In Creative Mixer's Record Control view: • If a single source (for example, CD Audio, Line In, TAD, Auxiliary ...
...Creative Mixer to adjust the volume, if necessary. ❑ The powered speakers or external amplifier are connected to the card's Line Out or Rear Out jack. ❑ No hardware conflict between the card and a peripheral device. ❑ The output selection on the Speaker dialog is incorrectly selected. ❑ Original Sound... MIDI files, or AVI clips. Troubleshooting 42 Check the following: ❑ The rear speakers are connected to the audio card's Rear Out jack. ❑ In Creative Mixer's Record Control view: • If a single source (for example, CD Audio, Line In, TAD, Auxiliary ...
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... Control dialog, select a smaller SoundFont bank from the Select Bank box. If the problem persists, try a different joystick. The audio card's joystick port conflicts with system software. OR No audio output when playing DOS games that the position is insufficient system RAM available: ...out of SoundFont cache you have experience with the system's joystick port. To solve this problem: • Check the connections of lower sound quality. When the processor is fast, the program may use the system port instead. SoundFonts A smaller SoundFont bank usually is not working ...
... Control dialog, select a smaller SoundFont bank from the Select Bank box. If the problem persists, try a different joystick. The audio card's joystick port conflicts with system software. OR No audio output when playing DOS games that the position is insufficient system RAM available: ...out of SoundFont cache you have experience with the system's joystick port. To solve this problem: • Check the connections of lower sound quality. When the processor is fast, the program may use the system port instead. SoundFonts A smaller SoundFont bank usually is not working ...
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... the conflict, remove all devices except: • Audio for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for example, disk controller and graphics cards). Log on to your computer after successfully installing Sound Blaster Live! In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.... other error messages at restart. Restart your audio card or the conflicting device using Device Manager in Windows 95/98. Troubleshooting 44 In the System Properties dialog, click the Device Manager tab. 4. Value. Double-click the Multimedia icon, and then click the...
... the conflict, remove all devices except: • Audio for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for Creative SB Live! • MIDI for example, disk controller and graphics cards). Log on to your computer after successfully installing Sound Blaster Live! In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.... other error messages at restart. Restart your audio card or the conflicting device using Device Manager in Windows 95/98. Troubleshooting 44 In the System Properties dialog, click the Device Manager tab. 4. Value. Double-click the Multimedia icon, and then click the...