Eugene Gavrilov

hi

1.2b0 (BETA) version is finally out.

Changes:

* Fixed kernel panic introduced in 1.1b1
* Fixed treble and bass issues [caused by invalid EQ preset]
* Added support for power management
* Added command-line utility 'kxctrl' (similar to Windows version). All features except SoundFont management are supported
* Added command-line utility 'edspctrl' (similar to Windows version). It uploads FPGA firmware into E-DSP cards (E-mu 1616, 1212, 0404 etc.)
* kX API is partially ported to OS X, thus, it is now possible to write DSP manager applications similar to kX Mixer (Windows). This is work in progress.
* Added 'kX Manager' application (/Application/Utilities) which currently does nothing. Ignore it : )

Features:
* 16-bit or 24-bit playback on most 10k1/10k2 cards (depending on card model)
* supports up to 8 speakers (configure speaker configuration in OS X 'Audio and MIDI' panel)
* should support SPDIF and headphones outputs, if applicable
* supports external modules (LiveDrive)
* supports hardware-accelerated volume control and mute, but not RemoteIR or onboard volume controls

Unimplemented:
* recording
* SPDIF+AC-3 passthrough
* 16/24-bit recording
* kX DSP and routing, no custom DSP effects
* hot-plug for PCMCIA device (Audigy2 ZS notebook) - surprise removal will probably cause a lock-up or kernel panic
* any sampling rate except 48000Hz not supported, OS X uses built-in SRC, which is quite good

Known issues:
* E-mu E-DSP cards are now supported the same way they are under Windows version of the kX driver. In order to upload FPGA firmware after reboot, open Terminal and type 'edspctrl'. It should initialize FPGA firmware and any dock stations you have. Note that if you reboot after Windows, and you were running Creative drivers, you need to reset FPGA firmware. Type 'edspctrl -reset'.

Download link:

kXAudioDriver-1.2b0.dmg

Please post your bug reports here.
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And I would like to thank people who have already donated to the project! (I'm aware of at least four donations, in total about $40).

E.

danricci

thanks for new version

smasha

Is this standalone?

Or do we still need the windows driver installed?

Using EMU 1212m.

Don't worry about my post.

I used the "edspctrl -reset" command and I can hear glorious sound!

Thanks Eugene!!!!

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smasha

Just one more question.

Is there a balance control?

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djsubject

Thank You! Off to test Subz

djsubject

sorry if this is the wrong place to ask

but is there a way to make a file you open that will run this command for you (like a .bat windows file)

as i could load to dock & set to to run at startup?

this driver is looking great no problems so far!

Thank You

Subz

dj_stick

you could probably use apple script for that

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Eugene Gavrilov

10k1/live distortion: I still need to get from anybody Telemetry results with HALLab.
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anyone to confirm kernel panics with 1.2b0 + audigy2/audigy?
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is treble/bass issue fixed for everyone?

E.

danricci

I have the telemetry, and send you by e-mail?

f0r54k3n

PCI kX SB0092 10k2 [df80]
mobo: P4P 800S-X
iDeneb v1.3 10.5.5

works like a charm with the new beta

thank you for your amazing work

l0v3r

On my Audigy 2 ZS + Live Drive! modified:

Treble and bass works perfectly now.
I'm using Hear as a mixer for the moment, and everything seams to work ok.

Just waiting for updates

Thank you!

l0v3r

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braso

Hi, thanks for the driver first, it's really appreciate and i know you work hard for it..
I have a CT4620 SB LIve, i installed you're latest driver, works great but for 10 minutes only.
-How can i determine the version driver i'm using, i was running with the 1.1b0 and upgrade to version 1.2b0.
-I have the same problem, works great for the first 10 minutes and distortion and die...
-I'm running 10.5.4 JaS
-If i unload/reload the driver manually , works great for the next 10 minutes..

Thanks

Braso

l0v3r

After some test, I've seen sporadic kernel panic, doing something (files compression, video processing, etc) while listening music... with 1.1b0 the system was more stable.

l0v3r

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djsubject

none of the other drivers crashed my system here but this one dose E-MU 1820m i'm very thank full for all the hard work you guys are putting in!! where nearly there :o Subz

PLUR

What about E-MU 0404USB?

dj_stick

kx won't support any USB devices, but you can try your luck with OSX's own USB audio drivers

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djsubject

by this i guess i could send asio & wave (or Mac equivalent) out to outs 1&2 aswell as 3&4?

if so dose any one have a simple guide on how to do it?

thanks in advance

PS, i tried to make a new thread but the forum said i dont have rights to post in this forum,

Subz

EDIT: Emu 1820m first edition

arkstone

Eugene, did you hear about Creative X-Fi driver gone opensource few hours ago?

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi and X-Fi Titanium Series Linux 32bit/64bit Driver Source released - Sound Blaster - Creative Labs

Oxtie

Its time to do the math,

(Earlier response from kX Project) (-) (New waiting response from your news) (=) (Guess everyone)

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raidolo

Hi all !

I'm running a hackintosh based on kalyway updated to Leopard 10.5.5.
My card is an Audigy 2 ZS. I've installed the drivers 1.2b0 but i can see just this in the dmesg:

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kXAudioDevice[0x4364000]::init: --- driver start-up, version 1.2b0
kXAudioDevice[0x4364000]::initHardware(0x38fa480)
kXAudioDevice[0x4364000]::free()
kXAudioDevice[0x4364000]::free_all() - iKX interface already closed
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And this is the output from the utility:
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raids-mac-pro:~ raid$ kxctrl -reset
kX Driver Control Program
Copyright ? Eugene Gavrilov, 2001-2008. All rights reserved.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

Bus error
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Previously, to use my onboard realtek audio card ( asus p5b mobo) I've used Azalia drivers modifing the plist file with the right VID and it's worked fine. Now I've disabled the onboard audio and i'm trying to use the Audigy...

Can anyone that has an Audigy 2 ZS help me a little bit with the 1.20b drivers ?

Thanks a lot in advance.
Raid.

Oxtie

The above problem got solved when raidolo removed azalia and applehda. So kX installer fails if Azalia drivers are installed? Shouldn't kX installer axe or report any driver(s) conflicting with it's operation during installation???

Hope drivers become stable before next year Where is E?

EDIT:
Eugene or anyone, is there any way to preload the kX drivers into OSX disc? something that nLite does for Win? Its cool to see start-up animation with sound thats all

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arkstone

Oxtie, of course porting from Linux is very hard job, but:
1. Who said anything about Alsa?
2. While porting itself is hard, who said anything about porting? It's not porting question, its information question, about how it supposed to work. So if we have working opensource driver we have much needed info about how it can be done for any OS, Linux/Windows/MacOsx/etc.

Eugene Gavrilov

I doubt the problem is really related to Azalia... perhaps, some kind of misconfiguration etc. HDAudio and PCI drivers are completely independent. There should be no conflicts.

OSX disc: well.. just take the driver package and add it to the OS X install. This should be sufficient

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Oxtie

Eugene, There'z one more Eugene Gavrilov!! (InsanelyMac thread page 19) Maybe you know this dude...

E! I don't know when you'll be ready but would be great if you responded (over there @ IMF thread) cannot let anyone new to dare think you're "OX" (which is only me)

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Eugene Gavrilov

what would you like me to respond to?
I don't know who that guy is : )

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sunone

thank you for new version!

Oxtie

well, thought it would be a fine "re-union" of lost cousins...

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