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Joseph Joestar: Additional references for EAX 4.0

2026-06-30T06:36:36Z

Additional references for EAX 4.0

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	== EAX 4.0 ==		== EAX 4.0 ==

	Introduced in 2003, ~~following~~ the release of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Blaster_Audigy#~~Sound_Blaster_Audigy_2_series~~ Sound Blaster Audigy 2] sound card.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/~~20030206101150~~/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/~~audigy2~~/ Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (archived)]</ref> The EAX 4.0 API provided developers with access to additional processing power of the DSP, and even Audigy 1 owners were able to download and install an updated driver that supported it.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070609011733/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/abouteax/eax4ahd/welcome.asp EAX 4.0 (archived)]</ref> With EAX 4.0, developers could build incredibly sophisticated soundscapes using "Multi-Environment" effects. A multi-environment implementation can provide a more realistic experience by enabling the user to hear acoustic information from rooms other than the one occupied by the listener. Environmental reverbs can be rendered for several locations, and filtering effects applied to correctly muffle direct and reflected sound, which results in an extremely lifelike aural simulation.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 13].</ref> In addition to reverb effects, EAX 4.0 also provided access to special effects, including distortion, flanger and auto wah. Notable game titles supporting EAX 4.0 included Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Thief: Deadly Shadows, and Colin McRae Rally 04.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20060324164453/http://soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=53833&cat=1&page=2 EAX to EAX 4.0 Advanced HD, Page 2 (archived)]</ref> EAX 4.0 introduced the following features:		Introduced in autumn of 2003, around the release of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Blaster_Audigy#Sound_Blaster_Audigy_2_ZS_series Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS] sound card.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20031225023252/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/audigy2zs_platinum_pro/ Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS (archived)]. See also [https://web.archive.org/web/20031202022547/http://www.soundblaster.com/news/ SoundBlaster.com News from 11/07/2003 (archived)]</ref> The EAX 4.0 API provided developers with access to additional processing power of the DSP, and even Audigy 1 owners were able to download and install an updated driver that supported it.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070609011733/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/abouteax/eax4ahd/welcome.asp EAX 4.0 (archived)]</ref> With EAX 4.0, developers could build incredibly sophisticated soundscapes using "Multi-Environment" effects. A multi-environment implementation can provide a more realistic experience by enabling the user to hear acoustic information from rooms other than the one occupied by the listener. Environmental reverbs can be rendered for several locations, and filtering effects applied to correctly muffle direct and reflected sound, which results in an extremely lifelike aural simulation.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 13].</ref> In addition to reverb effects, EAX 4.0 also provided access to special effects, including distortion, flanger and auto wah. Notable game titles supporting EAX 4.0 included Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Thief: Deadly Shadows, and Colin McRae Rally 04.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20060324164453/http://soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=53833&cat=1&page=2 EAX to EAX 4.0 Advanced HD, Page 2 (archived)]</ref> EAX 4.0 introduced the following features:

	* [https://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/EAX#Multi-Environments Multi-Environments]		* [https://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/EAX#Multi-Environments Multi-Environments]

Joseph Joestar: Additional references for X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone

2026-04-14T13:18:28Z

Additional references for X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone

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	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at headphone users, X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone reproduces the sound of a multi-speaker audio implementation using advanced 3D audio algorithms. Combined with X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive, it provides seamless reproduction of all audio positions in 3D space. Essentially, headphone users can enjoy the equivalent of a virtual multi-channel speaker experience.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1335596#p1335596 (screenshot)].</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at headphone users, X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone reproduces the sound of a multi-speaker audio implementation using advanced 3D audio algorithms. Combined with X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive, it provides seamless reproduction of all audio positions in 3D space. Essentially, headphone users can enjoy the equivalent of a virtual multi-channel speaker experience.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1335596#p1335596 (screenshot)].</ref><ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416702#p1416702 (screenshot)]</ref>


	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual and X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref> Additionally, X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual can expand stereo sound to multichannel surround sound.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual and X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref> Additionally, X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual can expand stereo sound to multichannel surround sound.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Added more info for X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual. Minor tweaks.

2026-04-11T20:12:56Z

Added more info for X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual. Minor tweaks.

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	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. CMSS-3D Interactive is a 3D positional audio engine that allows you to hear up to 128 simultaneous sound sources moving around you in 3D space. When combined with CMSS-3D Headphone or CMSS-3D Virtual, this allows you to hear your enemies coming at you from behind, above or below, regardless of the number and location of your speakers. This means that whether you are using headphones or any type of speakers from 2.1 to 7.1, X-Fi Technology will simultaneously deliver audio from to up to 128 virtual positions anywhere around you.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1336767#p1336767 (screenshot)].</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive is a 3D positional audio engine that allows you to hear up to 128 simultaneous sound sources moving around you in 3D space. When combined with X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone or X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual, this allows you to hear your enemies coming at you from behind, above or below, regardless of the number and location of your speakers. This means that whether you are using headphones or any type of speakers from 2.1 to 7.1, X-Fi Technology will simultaneously deliver audio from to up to 128 virtual positions anywhere around you.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1336767#p1336767 (screenshot)].</ref>


	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at headphone users, CMSS-3D Headphone reproduces the sound of a multi-speaker audio implementation using advanced 3D audio algorithms. Combined with CMSS-3D Interactive, it provides seamless reproduction of all audio positions in 3D space. Essentially, headphone users can enjoy the equivalent of a virtual multi-channel speaker experience.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1335596#p1335596 (screenshot)].</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at headphone users, X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone reproduces the sound of a multi-speaker audio implementation using advanced 3D audio algorithms. Combined with X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive, it provides seamless reproduction of all audio positions in 3D space. Essentially, headphone users can enjoy the equivalent of a virtual multi-channel speaker experience.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1335596#p1335596 (screenshot)].</ref>


	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of CMSS-3D Virtual and CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual and X-Fi CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref> Additionally, X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual can expand stereo sound to multichannel surround sound.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Even more info on X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround

2026-04-11T19:08:58Z

Even more info on X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround

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	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of surround speakers, X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround can upmix stereo sources up to 7.1 channels. It plays back stereo sound from each speaker pair, and redirects center-panned sounds into the Front Center and Rear Center speakers. The multichannel upmix depends on your speaker hardware and your speaker settings. The Stereo Xpand and Stereo Surround effects are available only in multichannel speaker configurations.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of surround speakers, X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround can upmix stereo sources into surround sound of up to 7.1 channels. It plays back stereo sound from each speaker pair, and redirects center-panned sounds into the Front Center and Rear Center speakers. The multichannel upmix depends on your speaker hardware and your speaker settings. The Stereo Xpand and Stereo Surround effects are available only in multichannel speaker configurations.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Added a bit more info on X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround

2026-04-11T18:57:47Z

Added a bit more info on X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround

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	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of surround speakers, CMSS-3D Surround can upmix stereo sources up to 7.1 channels. The multichannel upmix depends on your speaker hardware and your speaker settings. The Stereo Xpand and Stereo Surround effects are available only in multichannel speaker configurations.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of surround speakers, X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround can upmix stereo sources up to 7.1 channels. It plays back stereo sound from each speaker pair, and redirects center-panned sounds into the Front Center and Rear Center speakers. The multichannel upmix depends on your speaker hardware and your speaker settings. The Stereo Xpand and Stereo Surround effects are available only in multichannel speaker configurations.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Added info and reference for X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround

2026-04-11T18:48:25Z

Added info and reference for X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround

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	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of CMSS-3D Virtual and CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of CMSS-3D Virtual and CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref>


			=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround ===

			Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of surround speakers, CMSS-3D Surround can upmix stereo sources up to 7.1 channels. The multichannel upmix depends on your speaker hardware and your speaker settings. The Stereo Xpand and Stereo Surround effects are available only in multichannel speaker configurations.<ref>Source: X-Fi Creative Console Launcher help file [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1416304#p1416304 (screenshot)]</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Additional references and minor tweaks.

2026-03-04T20:07:20Z

Additional references and minor tweaks.

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	=== ExtendedFX ===		=== ExtendedFX ===

	First introduced in EAX 4.0. Extended effects (also known as Studio Effects) which were formerly only used in music creation can now be used for real-time manipulation of audio streams. This allows developers to create new and unique audio effects, such as alien voices or robotic sounds, in real-time.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070522015358/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/abouteax/eax4ahd/extendedfx/ EAX ExtendedFX - Jaw-Dropping Audio Effects! (archived)]</ref> These effects are:		First introduced in EAX 4.0. Extended effects (also known as Studio Effects) which were formerly only used in music creation can now be used for real-time manipulation of audio streams. These effects are:
	*'''EAX Autowah''' - Low pass filter, cut-off modulated by input level, with adjustable resonance.		*'''EAX Autowah''' - Low pass filter, cut-off modulated by input level, with adjustable resonance.
	*'''EAX Chorus''' - LFO controlled chorus, with adjustable phase and wave shape.		*'''EAX Chorus''' - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-frequency_oscillation LFO] controlled chorus, with adjustable phase and wave shape.
	*'''EAX Distortion''' - Guitar distortion pedal simulator, with adjustable gain, edge, and EQ.		*'''EAX Distortion''' - Guitar distortion pedal simulator, with adjustable gain, edge, and EQ.
	*'''EAX Echo''' - Two-tap delay with adjustable delay time, damping and stereo spread.		*'''EAX Echo''' - Two-tap delay with adjustable delay time, damping and stereo spread.
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	*'''EAX Vocal Morpher''' - Vocal morpher with a pair of 4-band formant filters to impose vocal tract effects.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 26].</ref>		*'''EAX Vocal Morpher''' - Vocal morpher with a pair of 4-band formant filters to impose vocal tract effects.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 26].</ref>

	Each of the studio effects can be controlled with its own unique set of parameters, the equivalent of the environmental reverb’s low-level controls. For instance, the EAX 4.0 Chorus effect allows the developer to select a waveform, and set the effect’s phase, rate, depth, feedback, and delay.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 16].</ref>		Each of the studio effects can be controlled with its own unique set of parameters, the equivalent of the environmental reverb’s low-level controls. For instance, the EAX 4.0 Chorus effect allows the developer to select a waveform, and set the effect’s phase, rate, depth, feedback, and delay.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 16].</ref> Among other things, this allows developers to create new and unique audio effects, such as alien voices or robotic sounds, in real-time.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070522015358/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/abouteax/eax4ahd/extendedfx/ EAX ExtendedFX - Jaw-Dropping Audio Effects! (archived)]</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Added more info and references to the ExtendedFX section.

2026-03-04T19:45:25Z

Added more info and references to the ExtendedFX section.

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	=== ExtendedFX ===		=== ExtendedFX ===

	First introduced in EAX 4.0. Extended effects, which were formerly only used in music creation ~~(Flanger, Echo, Distortion and Ring Modulation)~~ can now be used for real-time manipulation of audio streams. This allows developers to create new and unique audio effects, such as alien voices or robotic sounds, in real-time.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070522015358/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/abouteax/eax4ahd/extendedfx/ EAX ExtendedFX - Jaw-Dropping Audio Effects! (archived)]</ref>		First introduced in EAX 4.0. Extended effects (also known as Studio Effects) which were formerly only used in music creation can now be used for real-time manipulation of audio streams. This allows developers to create new and unique audio effects, such as alien voices or robotic sounds, in real-time.<ref>Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070522015358/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/abouteax/eax4ahd/extendedfx/ EAX ExtendedFX - Jaw-Dropping Audio Effects! (archived)]</ref> These effects are:
			*'''EAX Autowah''' - Low pass filter, cut-off modulated by input level, with adjustable resonance.
			*'''EAX Chorus''' - LFO controlled chorus, with adjustable phase and wave shape.
			*'''EAX Distortion''' - Guitar distortion pedal simulator, with adjustable gain, edge, and EQ.
			*'''EAX Echo''' - Two-tap delay with adjustable delay time, damping and stereo spread.
			*'''EAX EQ''' - Four band parametric EQ; two middle bands have adjustable frequency.
			*'''EAX Flanger''' - LFO controlled flanger, with adjustable phase and wave shape
			*'''EAX Frequency Shifter''' - Split stereo frequency shift.
			*'''EAX Automatic Gain Control Compressor''' - Automatically evens out volume changes in an audio source.
			*'''EAX Pitch Shifter''' - Pitch shifting with coarse and fine tune.
			*'''EAX Ring Modulator''' - Ring modulation with adjustable modulator waveform and high pass filter.
			*'''EAX Vocal Morpher''' - Vocal morpher with a pair of 4-band formant filters to impose vocal tract effects.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 26].</ref>

			Each of the studio effects can be controlled with its own unique set of parameters, the equivalent of the environmental reverb’s low-level controls. For instance, the EAX 4.0 Chorus effect allows the developer to select a waveform, and set the effect’s phase, rate, depth, feedback, and delay.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Introduction%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Introduction, Page 16].</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Added reference for CMSS-3D Virtual. Minor tweaks.

2026-02-25T20:55:39Z

Added reference for CMSS-3D Virtual. Minor tweaks.

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	== EAX Unified ==		== EAX Unified ==

	The EAX Unified interface is an automatic translation mechanism, which helps developers to enable higher tier EAX effects to be rendered on systems with less capable audio hardware. At run-time, EAX Unified intelligently adapts EAX parameters to create ~~‘best fit’~~ versions of your effects on legacy systems. EAX Unified is available for DirectSound and OpenAL, and provides a graceful fallback from one version of EAX to a lesser version.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Programmer's%20Guide%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Programmer's Guide, Page 49]</ref><ref>Source: [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1407160#p1407160 The EAX Unified Interface]</ref> Certain games require EAX Unified to be installed, in order to provide any EAX functionality. A standalone version of EAX Unified can be downloaded [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=2226&menustate=0 here].		The EAX Unified interface is an automatic translation mechanism, which helps developers to enable higher tier EAX effects to be rendered on systems with less capable audio hardware. At run-time, EAX Unified intelligently adapts EAX parameters to create "best fit" versions of your effects on legacy systems. EAX Unified is available for DirectSound and OpenAL, and provides a graceful fallback from one version of EAX to a lesser version.<ref>Source: [https://github.com/kxproject/kX-Audio-driver-Documentation/blob/master/3rd%20Party%20Docs/EAX/EAX%204.0%20Programmer's%20Guide%20(2003).pdf EAX 4.0 Programmer's Guide, Page 49]</ref><ref>Source: [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1407160#p1407160 The EAX Unified Interface]</ref> Certain games require EAX Unified to be installed, in order to provide any EAX functionality. A standalone version of EAX Unified can be downloaded [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=2226&menustate=0 here].


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	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at headphone users, CMSS-3D Headphone reproduces the sound of a multi-speaker audio implementation using advanced 3D audio algorithms. Combined with CMSS-3D Interactive, it provides seamless reproduction of all audio positions in 3D space. Essentially, headphone users can enjoy the equivalent of a virtual multi-channel speaker experience.<ref>Source: [https://~~www.vogons~~.~~org~~/~~viewtopic~~.php?p=~~1335596#p1335596~~ Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=~~1336767~~#~~p1336767~~ (screenshot)].</ref>		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at headphone users, CMSS-3D Headphone reproduces the sound of a multi-speaker audio implementation using advanced 3D audio algorithms. Combined with CMSS-3D Interactive, it provides seamless reproduction of all audio positions in 3D space. Essentially, headphone users can enjoy the equivalent of a virtual multi-channel speaker experience.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1335596#p1335596 (screenshot)].</ref>


	=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual ===		=== X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual ===

	Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of CMSS-3D Virtual and CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.		Exclusive to Sound Blaster X-Fi cards. Aimed at users of desktop stereo speakers, CMSS-3D Virtual turns your two-channel speaker system into a virtual surround-sound system. It uses advanced algorithms to achieve a highly convincing surround-sound effect. CMSS-3D Interactive extends this surround-sound experience to achieve seamless full-sphere 3D audio. The combination of CMSS-3D Virtual and CMSS-3D Interactive can provide a vivid illusion of sounds above, below or near the head.<ref>Source: [https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1688&menustate=0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Demo Disc]. Relevant [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1408321#p1408321 (screenshot)].</ref>

Joseph Joestar: Added more references to the CMSS section. Minor tweaks.

2026-02-25T18:50:57Z

Added more references to the CMSS section. Minor tweaks.

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