Making Audio Enhancers Work on Windows

[Diogo Silva]

Hello guys, I bouth a new Computer, the Motherboard is (Asus) TUF B360 Pro Gaming, it becomes with a Realtek Chip 887 and DTS Custom.

The problem is I don't use Heahphones, I use 5.1 Surround Speakers.

My question is, exists any version of DTS compatible with 5.1 Surround. Now I have Creative SB X720º installed, if it doesn't conflict, how I install? By APO Driver?
Thank you.

Hello guys, I bouth a new Computer, the Motherboard is (Asus) TUF B360 Pro Gaming, it becomes with a Realtek Chip 887 and DTS Custom.

The problem is I don't use Heahphones, I use 5.1 Surround Speakers.

My question is, exists any version of DTS compatible with 5.1 Surround. Now I have Creative SB X720º installed, if it doesn't conflict, how I install? By APO Driver?
Thank you.

I just install DTS Headphone:X and the app don't do nothing.
HELP!!

 

[Hunt3rAng3l]

Hi,

I'm using the Product Configurator to install DTS Connect on Nvidia HDMI endpoint. Everything works accordingly and I'm getting 5.1 surround correctly. But the audio stops working from time to time and as soon as I try to open the sound control panel I get this error: "Audio enhancements for this device have been disabled."

When I press yes, the audio works again. I think windows automatically disables audio enhancement for the endpoint from time to time for some reason. When this happens, the audio enhancement checkbox in the Nvidia endpoint becomes unchecked and DTS connect needs it to be enabled. I couldn't pinpoint what's causing this. The alternative would be to use Dolby. Dolby doesn't have this problem at all and works all the time. But LG TVs don't play well with it on ARC and the sound has very noticeable latency.
Any ideas on how to fix the DTS connect problem? Or another alternative would be nice too.

 

[alanfox2000]

My question is, exists any version of DTS compatible with 5.1 Surround. Now I have Creative SB X720º installed, if it doesn't conflict, how I install? By APO Driver?

DTS Audio only support stereo channel. You can try install it with Virtual Audio Cable (Tutorial) to make it support 5.1, SBX720 effect apply on Realtek endpoint. Virtual Audio Cable endpoint (DTS) -> Realtek endpoint (SBX720)

OR

You can follow the below video and set DTSHPX HRIRs (HeSuVi)

 

[baribal]

Hi All. Is there a way to install DTS:X Ultra?

I download this package:

DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_neutral___t5j2fzbtdg37r.AppxBundle

but it is complaining for:

App installation failed with error message: Windows cannot install package DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_x64__t5j2fzbtdg37r because this package depends on a device driver that could not be found. One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[DTS-dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf, 1.7.0.0, 2020-01-01]} (0x80073cfd)

I download this driver (DTS-dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf, 1.7.0.0) from here and installed it:

http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/driver/drvs/2020/04/46056f62-3efc-402c-a3cc-037780483af6_ac00b4d14345466039bfbb5dfeb2e57f66f8e20e.cab

Unfortunately DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_neutral___t5j2fzbtdg37r.AppxBundl is still complaining for the same.

 

[AAF Optimus]

THIS IS THE DRIVER STRUCTURE SEQUENCE

TIP: THE REALTEK EXTENSION ALSO PROVIDES ALL THE CONFIGURATION OF FX/EP EFFECTS.

MAKE SURE THAT DTS EXTENSIONS AND COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED IN THE DEVICE MANAGER. ON THE DTS-X ULTRA APP, IT MUST DEPEND ON THE HSA DTS COMPONENT.

MANDATORY INF DTS HSA INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE DTS-X ULTRA APP, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE LATEST VERSION OF THE SAME: MANDATORY DRIVER PROVIDER: DTS; MANDATORY NAME OF THE INF FILE: dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf; MINIMUM MANDATORY VERSION OF THE HSA COMPONENT INF FILE: 1.7.0.0; DRIVER'S MANDATORY MINIMUM DATE (YYYY-MM-DD): 2020-01-01. DETAILS IN THE PICTURE BELOW:

 

[MegaBytesMe]

]
Hi there. I have been using FX configurator for a while with it working, however when I tried to do it with my new RTX 2080 it installs however I get this error when I select dolby digital in the sound options. I'm not sure if it is either the new windows update or the new graphics card (or a mix of both), however to troubleshoot I have reinstalled the drivers for the GPU, and upgraded to the latest version of Equaliser APO, which hasn't helped. Any ideas on what I can do to fix this?

I was previously using a GTX 1070, if that helps.

 

[H4cziLLa]

THIS IS THE DRIVER STRUCTURE SEQUENCE
View attachment 157385

TIP: THE REALTEK EXTENSION ALSO PROVIDES ALL THE CONFIGURATION OF FX/EP EFFECTS.

MAKE SURE THAT DTS EXTENSIONS AND COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED IN THE DEVICE MANAGER. ON THE DTS-X ULTRA APP, IT MUST DEPEND ON THE HSA DTS COMPONENT.

MANDATORY INF DTS HSA INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE DTS-X ULTRA APP, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE LATEST VERSION OF THE SAME: MANDATORY DRIVER PROVIDER: DTS; MANDATORY NAME OF THE INF FILE: dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf; MINIMUM MANDATORY VERSION OF THE HSA COMPONENT INF FILE: 1.7.0.0; DRIVER'S MANDATORY MINIMUM DATE (YYYY-MM-DD): 2020-01-01. DETAILS IN THE PICTURE BELOW:

View attachment 157388

Hello Mr Alan.
Could You share dts apo4 installer for me?
Greatings and greatful from Poland for best modder ever

 

[baribal]

MANDATORY INF DTS HSA INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE DTS-X ULTRA APP, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE LATEST VERSION OF THE SAME: MANDATORY DRIVER PROVIDER: DTS; MANDATORY NAME OF THE INF FILE: dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf; MINIMUM MANDATORY VERSION OF THE HSA COMPONENT INF FILE: 1.7.0.0; DRIVER'S MANDATORY MINIMUM DATE (YYYY-MM-DD): 2020-01-01. DETAILS IN THE PICTURE BELOW:

It is here http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._ac00b4d14345466039bfbb5dfeb2e57f66f8e20e.cab

However just click on INF file "Install" button is not enough.

 

[AAF Optimus]

Hello Mr Alan.
Could You share dts apo4 installer for me?
Greatings and greatful from Poland for best modder ever

It's here.

 

[baribal]

It's here.

And how to install it? Installing all packages via INF "Install" seems does nothing - DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_neutral___t5j2fzbtdg37r.AppxBundle still doesn't want to install. Or for this installation you need to have Asus mobo?

It's here.

Ok, I managed to modify dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf from the archive you provided to match my HW audio device. After I disabled driver signing on my W10 2004 I installed all DTS extension and services, see screenshots attached. However DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_neutral___t5j2fzbtdg37r.AppxBundle still complaining for:
App installation failed with error message: Windows cannot install package DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_x64__t5j2fzbtdg37r because this package depends on a device driver that could not be found. One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[DTS-dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf, 1.7.0.0, 2020-01-01]} (0x80073cfd)
I installed dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf from your packages as well.
Ok, seems I managed to run DTS:X Ultra (had to add my HW audio ids to ASUS104387B2 section in the dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf).
However DTS:X Ultra doesn't see my external speakers and nothing can be clicked in the GUI besides Settings - About DTS .

 

[NIYASKR]

@everyone anyone know how to install the mod of @H4cziLLa ? please ..

 

[Zbrat]

Hi folks!
Maybe someone can give me a hand with this. Trying to install APO on an intel NUC to output DD5.1.

Installed the drivers and injected the Dolby Home Theater Plus to the Intel Iris for Displays (it is connected to a Samsung TV DD capable) but when I choose Dolby Digital on the dropdown menu in sound properties then I get the message of unsupported audio format. Any ideas? (no extra tab is created in properties btw)

Tried also with a Creative Soundblaster G6 external soundcard via USB but it does not seem to work, no Dolby Digital option is created.

And a DLC question is there any possibility to clean up old endpoints? In the FX generator dropdown menu I can see multiple old endpoints that I have not plugged anymore (like old TVS or speakers)

Thanks a bunch beforehand, any help is much appreciated!

 

[CityCultivator]

Hi folks!
Maybe someone can give me a hand with this. Trying to install APO on an intel NUC to output DD5.1.

Installed the drivers and injected the Dolby Home Theater Plus to the Intel Iris for Displays (it is connected to a Samsung TV DD capable) but when I choose Dolby Digital on the dropdown menu in sound properties then I get the message of unsupported audio format. Any ideas? (no extra tab is created in properties btw)

Tried also with a Creative Soundblaster G6 external soundcard via USB but it does not seem to work, no Dolby Digital option is created.

Thanks a bunch beforehand, any help is much appreciated!

What does the Supported Formats tab reports?

 

[Zbrat]

What does the Supported Formats tab reports?

It states Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.

But my problem is that I’d need to encode everything to DD for the Sonos 5.1 speakers

 

[CityCultivator]

It states Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.

But my problem is that I’d need to encode everything to DD for the Sonos 5.1 speakers

Can you provide a screenshot of FX Configurator?

 

[erpguy53]

Ok, seems I managed to run DTS:X Ultra (had to add my HW audio ids to ASUS104387B2 section in the dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf).
However DTS:X Ultra doesn't see my external speakers and nothing can be clicked in the GUI besides Settings - About DTS .

I have a similar problem as you, baribal.

The DTS driver for Gigabyte boards is from here which has dtsapo4ultraGigabyteextensionpkg.inf instead of dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf.
I tried different versions of the DTS:X Ultra app (v1.5.12, v1.6.2 & v1.7.3) and I get the same behavior as yours - can't click on anything else but Settings

seems like the DTS:X Ultra app only works with certain IDs like 104387B2, 104387C4 for ASUS and 1458A0D2 for Gigabyte maybe due to their "license" files (dts-postprocessing_1458A0D2.lic for Gigabyte; dts-postprocessing_104387B2.lic, dts-postprocessing_104387C4.lic for ASUS)

DTS Audio only support stereo channel. You can try install it with Virtual Audio Cable (Tutorial) to make it support 5.1, SBX720 effect apply on Realtek endpoint. Virtual Audio Cable endpoint (DTS) -> Realtek endpoint (SBX720)

OR

You can follow the below video and set DTSHPX HRIRs (HeSuVi)

can you add or update Dolby DAX3 APO SWC to v3.20602.644.0 in your APO driver?
Dolby SWC v3.20602.644.0 can be downloaded from here.

also will DTS APO4x support (XPERI4) be added onto the APO driver? or is DTS APO4x "HW" specific or HW dependent?

 

[alanfox2000]

Download the below zip and follow readme, DTS Ultra X should fix the error - One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[DTS-dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf, 1.7.0.0, 2020-01-01]} (0x80073cfd)

DTS APO4x can be select to select to install since APO Driver 2.7.2

DTS Ultra X not going to work as the driver include license check step.

 

[OMER]

Download the below zip and follow readme, DTS Ultra X should fix the error - One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[DTS-dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf, 1.7.0.0, 2020-01-01]} (0x80073cfd)

DTS APO4x can be select to select to install since APO Driver 2.7.2

DTS Ultra X not going to work as the driver include license check step.
View attachment 158239

APO Driver 2.7.2

Current Dolby UWP Driver version 3.20602.646

During installation it shows 3.20602.649

 

[alanfox2000]

APO Driver 2.7.2

Current Dolby UWP Driver version 3.20602.646

During installation it shows 3.20602.649

Installer fixed and reuploaded.

 

[OMER]

Installer fixed and reuploaded.

Can you make a standalone Dolby UWP Driver installer for all Realtek audio chips, like OEMS do, i mean the type of standalone installers which are oem specific on REALTEK FTP Servers

 

[Jayce]

Can you make a standalone Dolby UWP Driver installer for all Realtek audio chips, like OEMS do, i mean the type of standalone installers which are oem specific on REALTEK FTP Servers

This would be great idea, especially for folks that mostly just use Dolby uwp sound enhancer only.

 

[erpguy53]

And how to install it? Installing all packages via INF "Install" seems does nothing - DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_neutral___t5j2fzbtdg37r.AppxBundle still doesn't want to install. Or for this installation you need to have Asus mobo?

Ok, I managed to modify dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf from the archive you provided to match my HW audio device. After I disabled driver signing on my W10 2004 I installed all DTS extension and services, see screenshots attached. However DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_neutral___t5j2fzbtdg37r.AppxBundle still complaining for:
App installation failed with error message: Windows cannot install package DTSInc.DTSXUltra_1.7.3.0_x64__t5j2fzbtdg37r because this package depends on a device driver that could not be found. One of the following device drivers must be installed: {[DTS-dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf, 1.7.0.0, 2020-01-01]} (0x80073cfd)
I installed dtsapo4xultrahsa.inf from your packages as well.
Ok, seems I managed to run DTS:X Ultra (had to add my HW audio ids to ASUS104387B2 section in the dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf).
However DTS:X Ultra doesn't see my external speakers and nothing can be clicked in the GUI besides Settings - About DTS .

ok forget about using DTS X Ultra, baribal. it will never work on your ASUS board due to strict license & HWID checking.

I've scrubbed the DTS X Ultra uwp app from my Gigabyte board as well as the DTS APO4x files and installed DTS Headphone X v1 uwp app and the DTS APO3x files, which do not have license restrictions and works with virtually any system.

note to alanfox2000 - v6.0.8911.1 UAD + DTS APO3x 1.1.2.0 SWC APO driver from ASUS (also includes DTS Custom for ASUS uwp app)

 

[desosav]

Hello everyone,
I am trying to find a solution to a problem i think i have in my audio/visual setup and most probably i am in the right place.
To start with i have i pc with a nvidia 2060 super connected via hdmi to my lg c9 tv. The tv is connected via optical to my logitech z906 speakers. I also have an xbox connected to the same tv via hdmi.

When i power on xbox dd/dts decoding is enabled on z906. However when powering on my pc, stereo mode is enabled and there is no way to change that to 5.1. Media players like vlc can passthrough dolby digital and dts, but when playing video games stereo sound is upmixed to 5.1.

I have seen some posts about using nvidia modded drivers and/or setting up the apo driver.
I am a bit confused. What can i do to play video games in my pc with proper 5.1 sound?

Thanks

 

[CityCultivator]

Hello everyone,
I am trying to find a solution to a problem i think i have in my audio/visual setup and most probably i am in the right place.
To start with i have i pc with a nvidia 2060 super connected via hdmi to my lg c9 tv. The tv is connected via optical to my logitech z906 speakers. I also have an xbox connected to the same tv via hdmi.

When i power on xbox dd/dts decoding is enabled on z906. However when powering on my pc, stereo mode is enabled and there is no way to change that to 5.1. Media players like vlc can passthrough dolby digital and dts, but when playing video games stereo sound is upmixed to 5.1.

I have seen some posts about using nvidia modded drivers and/or setting up the apo driver.
I am a bit confused. What can i do to play video games in my pc with proper 5.1 sound?

Thanks

@ador250 If I remember, you have a DDL modded driver for Nvidia.
Could you provide the link please?
@desosav This modded driver will require only driver change via device manager.
If you can't use this driver, I can assist you in applying APO driver on Nvidia HDMI for DDL/DTSi encoding.

 

[desosav]

To my understanding i can output ddl/dts either by using a modded driver or the apo driver. What is the most efficient way performance wise (eg: less lag, less load on pc resources, etc)?

At the moment i have my media players like vlc configured to passthrough audio via spdif. If i configure the apo driver what should i do with the vlc audio settings? Let them in passthrough mode or revert to default settings?