Question about /system32/kxmixer.exe --startup

AndrewBG · Sep 24, 2004, 03:30 AM

Hello everyone;
I tried disabling the /system32/kxmixer.exe --startup command in the System Cinfiguration Utility. As I rebooted, I noticed that the audio sounded different, as if it was equalized. Executing the "kxmixer.exe --startup" command changes the tone balance again. I would like to ask, which one is the "true" audio, because I want to get an neutral, uncoloured audio at the output for my audio production. In addition to this, what exactly does this --startup option? Do I need to do anything else, for example, doing a specific tweaking in the kx DSP section, to get this neutral and free-of-dsp-effects sound?

mkk · Sep 24, 2004, 06:52 AM

You need to allow kxmixer to startup in order for it to properly initialise the card, or it will not be running as to your chosen configuration. If you edit that line in the registry (search for "--startup" to find it) and add "--once" to the end of the line, the kxmixer will automatically terminate itself after having done its initialisation thing.

http://kxproject.lugosoft.com/help/commandline.htm

AndrewBG · Sep 24, 2004, 07:57 AM

I viewed that link, thank you.
Which of these options are launched by default? I mean, I use an Audigy2Platinum audio card, and do I need to force support for it manually?

**dj_stick** · Sep 24, 2004, 08:05 AM

sorry i didn't see what card you had until after i posted that

unfortunately you won't be able to add any additional s/pdif ports

Lex Nahumury · Sep 24, 2004, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewBG

Do I need to do anything else, for example, doing a specific tweaking in the kx DSP section, to get this neutral and free-of-dsp-effects sound?

[color=yellow]Yes, if you want a puristic approach and don't want the risk having any DSP FX[/color]
[color=yellow]messing with your audio, you have to config your own DSP setup.[/color]

[color=yellow](kxmixer.exe command line options do not apply here)[/color]

[color=yellow]/LeMury[/color]

Sep 24, 2004, 03:30 AM	#1
AndrewBG DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Question about /system32/kxmixer.exe --startup Hello everyone; I tried disabling the /system32/kxmixer.exe --startup command in the System Cinfiguration Utility. As I rebooted, I noticed that the audio sounded different, as if it was equalized. Executing the "kxmixer.exe --startup" command changes the tone balance again. I would like to ask, which one is the "true" audio, because I want to get an neutral, uncoloured audio at the output for my audio production. In addition to this, what exactly does this --startup option? Do I need to do anything else, for example, doing a specific tweaking in the kx DSP section, to get this neutral and free-of-dsp-effects sound?

Sep 24, 2004, 06:52 AM	#2
mkk cheap philanthropist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 3,698 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	You need to allow kxmixer to startup in order for it to properly initialise the card, or it will not be running as to your chosen configuration. If you edit that line in the registry (search for "--startup" to find it) and add "--once" to the end of the line, the kxmixer will automatically terminate itself after having done its initialisation thing. http://kxproject.lugosoft.com/help/commandline.htm __________________ Playing Dragon Age, might forget everything else.

Sep 24, 2004, 07:57 AM	#3
AndrewBG DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I viewed that link, thank you. Which of these options are launched by default? I mean, I use an Audigy2Platinum audio card, and do I need to force support for it manually?