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FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
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Q. What are the minimum system requirements for running the kX driver?

The kX driver will only install on systems running Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millenium Edition, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. At least one Creative Labs Audigy or Emu10k1-based soundcard, or E-mu Systems APS soundcard, is also required. DirectX 8 should be downloaded and installed prior to installing the kX driver. A minimum of 32 MB of RAM and a video adapter capable of displaying HiColor (16 bit) or TrueColor (24bit) are also highly recommended (actually - required).

Q. Which soundcards can I use with the kX driver?

A. All EMU10k1 and EMU10k2-based soundcards are supported, including the original Live! and Live!Value cards (CT4620 and CT4670), the Live!X-Gamer, Live!MP3+, Live!Player 1024 and Live!Platinum cards (CT4760), the Live!X-Gamer 5.1, Live!MP3+ 5.1, Live!Player 5.1, Live!Platinum 5.1 and Live! Digital Entertainment 5.1 cards (SB0060), the generic and custom OEM Live cards (CT4830, CT4831 and CT4832), the E-mu Audio Production Studio (APS) card, as well as the Audigy series, including the Audigy MP3+, X-Gamer, Platinum and OEM cards.

Q. Under which Operating Systems can I use the kX driver?

A. The kX driver conforms to the WDM (Windows Driver Model) specification and is therefore compatible with the following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 (Second Edition only), and Windows Me.

Q. Why should I use the kX driver and not the drivers that came with my soundcard?

A. The kX driver may or may not suit your own particular needs, although you have little to lose by giving it a try. The kX driver is part of an independent development project, and already offers most if not all of the same features included in the original manufacturers' drivers. In fact, the kX driver set is continually being updated and improved, with frequent driver and supporting application releases.

Q. Are the kX drivers aimed at musicians or gamers or both?

A. At present the kX driver is aimed primarily at musicians, and especially those who wish to get the most out of their soundcards (and who have traditionally been left behind by the big soundcard manufacturers, who prefer to concentrate their efforts on the more lucrative gamers market). Features designed specifically for gamers will however be added as development of the drivers continues.

Q. Does the kX driver have ASIO support? ASIOv2?

A. Currently, ASIO v1.0 playback only is supported. ASIO recording is expected to be added in the near future.

Q. What kind of latency can I expect to see?

A. The minimum expected ASIO latency is expected to be 5.33 ms (and possibly as low as 2.66 ms, depending on your hardware/software setup).

Q. Will I get low latency with Cakewalk's Sonar?

A. The kX driver is a kernel-streaming WDM driver, and a latency as low as 10 ms can be expected under Sonar (depending on your hardware/software setup).

Q. Does the kX driver incorporate DirectX support?

A. Currently, Direct2D is fully supported and Direct3D is partially supported.

Q. Does the kX driver support multiple soundcards? How many?

A. Multiple soundcards are indeed supported by the kX driver. In theory, an unlimited number of soundcards could be used at once, but in reality you're likely to be limited by the number of PCI slots in your machine. Any combination of EMU10K1 and/or EMU10K2-based cards can be used with the kX driver (together with soundcards by other manufacturers, running their own drivers).

Q. Can I use SoundFonts with the kX driver?

A. Yes, your soundcard will continue to function as a soundfont compatible device under the kX driver. Soundfonts can be loaded and unloaded via soundfont-aware applications, or via the kXMixer's soundfont control page. Currently only SF2 files are supported, however SF1 (SBK) files can be converted to SF2 files using a freely available utility.

Q. Is there a soundfont control panel included with the kX driver set?

A. Yes, the kX Mixer includes a soundfont control panel, which allows loading and unloading of soundfonts to kX devices.

Q. Can I use the Vienna Soundfont editor with the kX drivers?

A. Unfortunately, the Vienna Soundfont editor is not compatible with the kX driver at present due to undocumented API calls. You may however use the Vienna editor on a system with kX devices if the system also includes at least one soundcard running drivers originally supplied with the card.

Q. Can I use the Alive Soundfont editor with the kX drivers?

A. The Alive editor has not yet been tested on a system with kX devices.

Q. Is there a 32MB limit on sample playback? Does this apply to the Audigy as well?

A. SoundFont sample playback is limited to 32MB of wave data at one time, although SoundFonts larger than 32MB can be loaded

Q. Can I use the standard windows mixer with the kX driver?

A. Basic Windows mixer functionality is provided, although the audio mixer (kX Mixer) included with the driver package allows access to many more features. The windows mixer allows Master, Wave and Synth Playback and Record levels to be controlled.

Q. Is there a dedicated mixer included with the kX driver set?

A. Yes, the kX driver package includes a feature-rich audio mixer, the kX Mixer.

Q. What are the mixer features? Can I save and restore my mixer settings?

A. The kX mixer includes level controls for all inputs and outputs, full control over the AC97 codec, separate record level controls, selectable digital output mode, etc., etc. The kX mixer supports save and restore of all mixer settings.

Q. Are DSP effects supported by the kX driver?

A. Yes, the kX driver supports DSP effects, with Reverb and Chorus loaded by default for MIDI Synth compatibility.

Q. Is there an effects control panel included with the kX driver set?

A. The kX mixer includes a DSP control panel, allowing editing, loading, patching and unloading of custom DSP effects. A command-line utility is also included with the kX driver package, allowing direct access to many functions.

Q. Are there new effects included with the kX driver set?

A. Yes, in fact all effects included with the kX driver package are new, custom-programmed DSP effects. Currently, Reverb, Delay, Pentode M4 and Chorus effects are included with the kX driver package; other effects will be available separately in the near future.

Q. Can I write my own DSP effects for use with the kX driver set?

A. Yes, the kX driver package includes a DSP compiler and loader, allowing skilled users to program their own DSP effects.

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