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Realtek Modded Audio Driver for Windows 10/11 - Only for HDAUDIO

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I installed version 6.0.9147.1 UAD, default APO with DTS and DTS:X (without Unbound), no other options/apps. DTS interactive multichannel works fine now, even with audio enhancements ticked. But now the Realtek audio console says it doesn't support my device and the DTS:X Ultra console keeps saying I need to connect external speakers or headphones to use the controls, although I have 5.1 analog connected already (3 x mini jacks) in addition to optical.
(If I install without DTS:X, I get an error when changing to DTS Interactive in the audio control panel, saying this device does not support it).

The surround sound with DTS interactive through optical does seem a bit more 'spatial' than before (v6.0.9091.1 with patched APO), but it could also be a placebo effect. I wanted to make sure there's no standard profile active in DTS:X Ultra, because I like my audio 'vanilla' and let my receiver do all the processing if needed, but it seems the controls are locked.

Running on ALC1220.
 
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If you have time do you mind testing my driver, here, (following the guide for a clean install), it runs on ALC1220.
I also posted and update for AEC (optional), and profile improvements (optional), see the last posts.

I'm down to 0.8% CPU, running a game, discord, steam, and potplayer, SPDIF optical.

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Also its not spatial, its object processing, post processing you are hearing :)
DTS processing effects all audio, even audio without object data.
 
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i downloaded the new version, dolby works fine. the only problem i noticed is a duplicate option in the installer

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Two equal options present, but note that one is in the HDA options and the other in the UAD options. Regarding INF files, they are minimally distinct.

Edit: But I will try to make them a single option.
 
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@Ferather I think I'll give your driver a test later on.
That's just the thing, I don't want any processing on the audio, just vanilla encode of the 5.1 channels (that my game outputs) to DTS, so I can ditch the analog 3x minijacks to my receiver.
 
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Fair enough. Edit, another option is to stop the APO3 and 4 services, the delete Windows\System32\DTS\, then restart. Now you have vanilla driver (mostly) + DTS Interactive.

Note, those instructions are for my driver, not Alans.
 
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I installed the updated Alan driver. Well, 7 virtual speakers don't work - THEY DON'T WORK! Are you all deaf there? Check it out for yourself. @alan how do I solve this problem? I'm already tired of reinstalling the drivers. Why did 7.1 work in the previous version, but only two virtual speakers work here.? The sound is absolutely different-with two channels there is a loss of channels.
 
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@Up : I think you made a mistake in mentioning the account name of someone you mean?!
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@Alan Finotty : I still can't use Dolby Atmos in the latest release, even after downloading the second driver package from version 6.0.9147.1. So I went back to the previous version, 6.0.9137.1 where dolby atmos can be used.

Note: I have noticed and have tested the quality of the spatial sound features of DTS (HeadphoneX-v1 and DTS: X Ultra) on version 6.0.9137.1, the sound results will come out more when it isn't enabled or [Spatial Sound: OFF].

Thanks In Advance.
 
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6.0.9147.1 não funciona 5.1 ou 7.1 com dolby atmos gaming ou system está desativando efeitos sonoros, desativando a virtualização surund
 
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Regarding UWP Console, I have problems. It works on first install, but when you do reboot, it loads the screen for a minute than it shows this error:
I checked RPC service if it's not running, but it is. Windows 10 21H1.

No Microsoft Store, so there is no way that Realtek Console updated itself.

EDIT: Problem solved, just don't disable Realtek Audio startup. I usually do that and it was good for legacy Realtek Control panel, but now startup is needed.
 

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Who has obvious hearing problems. The game Shadow of the Tomb Raider-there is a full 7.1. - on the new driver, the loss of channels and as another person wrote, everything is very quiet - the main thing is the loss of channels. In the driver 6.0.9137.1 - in the very first everything is fine and 7.1. and all the channels are in place. and Dts ultra works and atmos as it should.
 
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Now some positive post:

Thank you very much for this driver! I can finally use front 3.5mm headphone jack! It worked before but I thought that hardware itself just stopped working. I tried every possible audio driver since than but it didn't worked. I gave up. I was 6 months without 3.5mm from Realtek Audio. Thank god that's not the case anymore! Now I can sell my external DAC which I used before to accommodate that issue. THANK YOUUUUUUUU! :love:
 
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Who has obvious hearing problems. The game Shadow of the Tomb Raider-there is a full 7.1. - on the new driver, the loss of channels and as another person wrote, everything is very quiet - the main thing is the loss of channels. In the driver 6.0.9137.1 - in the very first everything is fine and 7.1. and all the channels are in place. and Dts ultra works and atmos as it should.
I was testing your 7.1 configuration with driver 6.0.9137.1, sounds good in most games, maybe the only one I had problems with was in a hitman 3 level where it rains and I couldn't hear it. the only thing I don't like is using the old realtek control panel


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I always share content from my pc and that the bit depth and sound quality is less than 192000 I do not like it I have been someone who has followed your project since 2020 and I liked it but that this option is not enabled seems strange to me, yes It is a bug, I report it, the error says format not compatible with the device its stuck on 48000 hz but i want put 192000 Hz my motherboard is x570 aorus elite wifi rev1

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I always share content from my pc and that the bit depth and sound quality is less than 192000 I do not like it I have been someone who has followed your project since 2020 and I liked it but that this option is not enabled seems strange to me, yes It is a bug, I report it, the error says format not compatible with the device its stuck on 48000 hz but i want put 192000 Hz my motherboard is x570 aorus elite wifi rev1

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I had the same error that you, and I could resolve it following this thread : https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/equaliser-apo-stereo-surround-upmixer.276608/ (by Ferather).

It uses EAPO app (Equalizer apo).

When at my home, i'll share a screenshot proof ^^
 

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In my opinion the Alan driver has something very good that the normal version doesn't have. there is one that when i am playing lol i can hear the action without using any enchancer and with another driver i don't hear it. This test was performed using spotify with its volume set to maximum. in conclusion the background sounds are louder and that's very good in a video game

I remember buying some time ago Dobly Access and i can tell you that it is a big lie. Surround sound nothing, it just changes the tones of some sounds and spoils them because it changes the original sound, I regret that purchase. Alan's dolby driver sounds better because it not only turns up the volume but also the surround sound is really felt. Dts also does the same and you feel it

I have tried many enhancers and one of them is boom 3d if you haven't tried it yet you should do it, it's very striking its surround effect, I wish that in the future alan's driver could have it.
 
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I want to thank you too, i solved my latency problem using the 6.0.9129.1 version, skipping Creative and DTS tools and using only dolby atmos and selecting 7.1 in the UWP realtek software. BTW i want to do more testings. I can suggest if anyone has a good configuraiton to post it here (maybe?)
I tried so many versions but i still have some issues (something not working or latency issues in games playing esports)
 
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I was testing your 7.1 configuration with driver 6.0.9137.1, sounds good in most games, maybe the only one I had problems with was in a hitman 3 level where it rains and I couldn't hear it. the only thing I don't like is using the old realtek control panel


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It means that something is wrong with you. Personally, in this configuration, everything is clear and perfect. Tested on a variety of games, music, and apps. All the amplifiers are working - there are no delays. By default, I put in general the Asus panel is old-I change it with the help of the code. Realtek Console I have put but it is without an equalizer and some kind of buggy - so I use the HDA version. and the sound on "live" will be useful in 720 sound blaster (the problem is that the blaster saves the settings from 5-6 times - then everything is fine). Why so @alan should be more visible.
And by the way, Dts ultra works in my multichannel. Awesome sound. (I know that ultra should work from stereo-so this error is in my favor.)
 

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What exactly you do for fix that thing? everything is working fine is just that
If it fixed it @Alan Finotty has mis programmed SFX (if @Hearick followed my guide of pre, no post, and SFX, MFX), which is odd. Usually its the endpoint that would restrict the format.

Edit, its not DTS:X, but it could be the recent HAP and Dolby changes, I am not sure.

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Its hard coded in the driver .inf. My guess is HAP is headphones analogue point, or similar, and most likely is the cause. Stuck on stereo and format issues suggests headphones as defaults or codes.
 
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I always share content from my pc and that the bit depth and sound quality is less than 192000 I do not like it I have been someone who has followed your project since 2020 and I liked it but that this option is not enabled seems strange to me, yes It is a bug, I report it, the error says format not compatible with the device its stuck on 48000 hz but i want put 192000 Hz my motherboard is x570 aorus elite wifi rev1
I stopped Dolby and Creative services but it didn't work :/
Problem has been identified. Sorry for so many issues. I will send new packages with the error corrected.
 
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