Eugene Gavrilov

hi

1.2b1 (BETA) version is out.

Changes:

* Fixed issues with 10k1-based cards [noise after some minutes]
* Fixed some of Kernel Panics

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:
* SPDIF+AC-3 passthrough
* 16/24-bit recording
* kX DSP and routing, no custom DSP effects, unless you upload them by using kxctrl
* SoundFonts and MIDI
* 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'. Use this command 'edspctrl -reset' if you don't hear anything after reboot or power-on.
* power management is not fully functional, you may need to reset the card or unload/reload the driver after 'Sleep' or 'Hibernation'.
* 'kxctrl' does not support SoundFonts
* 'kX Manager' application currently does nothing. Ignore it

Download link:

kXAudioDriver-1.2b1.dmg

Please post your bug reports here.

If you get Kernel Panics or system locks up, do the following:

* Reboot OS X
* At darwin boot prompt [before the 'gray apple' logo] add the following commands:
-v -debug=0x144
* This will enable verbose start-up and will display more information during kernel panic

After you get a new kernel panic [make sure to start your OS X with the options mentioned above], write down the following information:
* EIP address of the error (EIP: 0xXXXXXXXX)
* Address of the kX driver: "com.kXProject.driver.kXAudioDriver(1.2b1)@0xAAAAA AAA->0xBBBBBBBB"
* Backtrace (CPU 0) Frame. This is show in the following way:
0xCCCCCCC : 0xDDDDDDDD (0xEEEEE 0xFFFF ....)
...
until "Backtrace terminated"
and "BSD process name corresponding to current thread"

Don't send me any screenshots of your display, unless your image is perfectly readable!
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And I would like to thank people who have already donated to the project! (I have received $57 in total so far).

E.

djsubject

Hi,

i got a kernal panic after i forced Quit of my AU host testing a Alpha plugin (so it may have been nothing to do with the KX Driver!)

i booted with "-v -debug=0x144" & did not notice the info you wanted onthe long screen of txt that cam up, is there any way i can access the info from a log file or something, or next time (if it happens again) do i need to read quicker?

speedracer67

I'm experiencing sound distortion/buzzing with certain sound files. I'm trying to play back this movie trailer: Apple - Trailers - Star Trek It's the HD 1080P Trailer #2. There's definately a background buzz when playing the file. When playing with my standard OS X sound driver, it sounds fine.

Also, FYI, I discovered yesterday that there was also terrible distortion/lag/sync issues using 1.20b0 playing this same file, but never had time to report it before 1.20b1 was released. The lag and sync issues now seem to be resolved, with just buzzing/distortion problems remaining. The driver is definately coming along nicely!

Eugene Gavrilov

you need to type this command "-v -debug=0x144" every time you boot
in this case, when you get a kernel panic, you won't get a gray screen with reboot request, but a lot of numbers. these numbers are the ones I need, not the ones you see when you boot... : )

you can add -v -debug=0x144 to your com.apple.boot.plist file, if you wish

E.

djsubject

Ahhhh, thanks


well on booting with -v -debug=0x144 my E-MU 1820 would not play corectly at all (just bits of static from my host) itunes did play fine though

on shutting down it gave a long stream of IRQ errors for the KX driver then did not shut down correctly (went in to sleep state as apposed to power off)

as theres a good chance it was the alpha plugin i was testing & not the driver i'll wait & see if it happens again, if it dose i will boot with -v -debug=0x144-v & leave it on till it crashes again & get the info you need

thanks again for your hard work & support!


Subz

Zexx

Bravo, Eugene!
My Sound Blaster Live! Platinum is working now.
Works and external modules (LiveDrive)
Havent not try a microphone - will it work?
With this version of the driver, I miss the noise and plays beautifully.
I was not able to verify the long, but yesterday instead of 1 minute of music I listened to it for an hour. Now I will try to listen to a long time.
Sound amazing.
Also, I now try to try the card with the program Logic.
Will it work there?

jimaul

2 Zexx
Plz let me know how you turn it "external modules (LiveDrive)" ???

Zexx

2jimaul

wilygea

Hi, sorry but ... no sound in my Hackintosh AMD (iDeneb 10.5.5) Motherboard MSI K8N Plat. SoundBlaster Live!24 7.1 integrated

But good work

wilygea

Thanks

emil1977_2

I want working surrounder with redirection bass on sub for mac os x, please Eugeniy make this On my iDeneb 10.5.5 with SB Live 5.1 your drivers works perfectly, but when play itunes he play only in stereo without any bass.

phade

Just istalled but my SB Audigy Platinum EX (SB0090) INPUT doesn't work:
no input devices in Audio section and, of course, no sound at all.
I have a 10.5.5 on Intel system.

Please Help Me.
Thanks

popovde

Hello! Installed sound driver with the all the items described below. Sound card undecided, but no sound.

0. Checked Compatiblity list above? Yes. Audigy. 10k2
1. Cable connections checked from behind? On proper port? ond NOT on Mic port? Yes.
2. Audio Midi Setup set with appropriate speakers? Performed Speaker Test? Yes. No sound.
3. Speakers Powered ON? Power Cables checked? Yes.
4. HeadPhones plugged in resulting in Mute? Yes.
5. Any other drivers conflicting? OnBoard Audio disabled in BIOS? (Onboard drivers for Azalia / AppleHDA known to conflict) Azalia Disabled.
6. Is Device's name mentioned properly in Audio Midi setup? eg. "kX 0350 etc" (Application \ Utilities) Name - kx SB 0092 10k2.
7. "Intel ICH and PIIX Controller" was enabled in your OSX setup? unchecked Azalia, AppleHDA in setup? Yes.
8. Volume Controls checked? Yes.
9. Earlier versions working on your system? (have you tried earlier versions? see my signature for download links) No.
10. Your sound works on XP/Vist???? (and with kX drivers for Windows???) Yes.
11. BIOS shows information that PCI card is inserted properly? Yes.
12. Tried other Distros such as JaS, Kalyway, Leo4All? etc? No. Only iDeneb 1.3 Mac Os 10.5.5
13. Sound comes when you put your headphones ON? in the headphones port? Yes
14. Unloading and Reloading driver kext works? No Sound.

xtraa

Everythings working fine on an Asrock Conroe 1333 with dual-celeron and leopard 10.5.6.

Thanks you so much for this

nelepos

Wor with my Emu 1212, but i have "wake up" problem...Thx, for this nice stuff...
Can i use this driver in not only "16/48"? running fine with Logic 8.02
Sorry for bad english =)

Oxtie

Is there any update on whats going on around here? hope it's NOT dead...

Is it normal E goes on such a long vacation? no activity thats all...

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LestatCheb

thanks for the driver!

but after some time sound make wheezing (in audio programs or listening music in itunes).

in kontakt-player I can go to the audio/midi options and click OK, then sound make normal.

how can reset sound card without restarting computer or using
resource-intensive kontakt-player?


thanks!

speedracer67

Hi Eugene. I'm wondering if this project is still being maintained - I check here often for updates but haven't seen any in months. Would you kindly let us know if I should stop checking?

arkstone

Unimplemented: 16/24 Bit recording - what does it mean though? Will recording work on my Audigy 4 (Not SE)?

EDIT:

sorry dumb question I hope it will work in next release though... But strangely there's no news on it, Eugene are you here at all?

snaka

Can't donate for MicIn via Visa, Eugen!
Tells':
There are no shipping methods available

Ooops, forgot:
iPC 10.5.6
P5b + DualCore
Audigy (SB0092 10k2 [b880])

Playing sound perfect But so need microphone for skype

impulsion

i am curious to know if there are any plans to add support for SB Live 24-bit internal cards. specifically the SB0410. i would be willing to make a $20-40 donation for help with this.

i do have some info about that particular card if you need it, i'm sure i can get whatever else you would need as well! any help would be greatly appreciated!

i can be contacted on here, through my email, or through yim-djimpulsion or aim-gotfunkinurtrunk

thank you again

64bitkit

Warning - Slightly off topic but very important!

Eugene says that he plans to fix recording and power management as his last contributions to this project. However, he did say that he would be happy to find someone who can port the kx api to osx. Anyone fancy doing that?

Please check out the post here:-

Current status

I have begged for midi and even tried blackmail!

Comments please!!

Thanks,

64bitkit

Oxtie

Yawn... I'm so lazy these days I just gained extra 15 KGs! haha.... is it still only me checking these pages for an update? goin' crazy...

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djsubject

nope, your not alone Subz

George123

Hello, does OS X driver 1.2b1 support SB0410 (old SB live)?

Oxtie

Hmmm, How likely is it that kX Mixer or something can be ported into WidGet??? Since its easier to make widgets then .APP files, it should take less time... think about it, we go in one of those corners to open dashboard and set all controls for kX :P

I'm just getting this idea from iStat Pro Dashboard widget which is quite impressive and looks easier to port. (In future, mostly all OSes will have widgets in some point of their maturity). Since XP, I've been fan of AveDesk, YZ Dock, and other cool things @ aqua-soft.org forum.

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themax

Would be DSP anytime? that is the most cool features of Kx (used for years in win)

rage_311

Thank you SO MUCH for this driver. Works perfectly so far on my Audigy 2 ZS! Keep up the great work. I know for one written "thank you" there are many more that go unsaid.

kabeer.vohra

every hour or so i have to go into audio midi setup and change "format" t the only option 8ch-16bit and it works again for another 5 mins can i please have some help??????????
BTW anyone who was wondering if you get the output is not supported thing just change the properties for menu, that was a really annoying thing and especially when i found out how easy it was to make it work

hardikk

Hello! sorry for my english, i'm from Ukraine=)
Can anybody did this driver in 64bit??? wery need=)