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

[AAF Optimus]

1. WIll this drivers work for my ALC892?

YES

2. Can i make the sounds "more brilliant" as i see in the NAHIMIC 3 image?

YES

3. What are the advantages/purpose of this drivers?

Extract better sound quality from the Realtek integrated audio chip.

 

[Stan215]

good morning guys i seem to lost my advance devices setting i then reinstall realtek but still no settings

 

[AAF Optimus]

NEW DRIVERS RELEASED IN GITHUB
VERSION 6.0.8960.1
NEW FEATURE - DCH VERSION

ATTENTION: You will need to uninstall the currently installed version before continuing with this installation. A condition has been imposed for this due to problems reported by some users.

GO TO 1st PAGE
ENJOY!!!

 

[ingaos]

hi Alan Finote im on windows 10 pro version 2004 i get error on sonic studio 3

 

[Stan215]

hi alan im missing advance settings a few pages back someone had the same problem i did everything you to them to do still no settings is there away to reset everthing in realtek because nomatter what driver i use its the same thin by the way my codec on this pc is 887 dell 8100 windows 10 pro im using your driver with srs thank s this is driving me in sane

 

[AAF Optimus]

hi Alan Finote im on windows 10 pro version 2004 i get error on sonic studio 3View attachment 159336

Verify if NahimicService.exe is running.

 

[ingaos]

Verify if NahimicService.exe is running.

no dont run when he start loading it close

 

[AAF Optimus]

no dont run when he start loading it close

Go to "services.msc" and find "Nahimic Service" or "A-Volute Multi APO Control Service" and initialize.

 

[Corellon]

Wondering if someone can help I've been trying to install the latest version (6.0.8960.1) and have experienced some issue getting DTS Interactive to work.

If I use the default APO I have as the spoiler on page one stated set the tweaker to the correct values and DTS interactive shows up as and I can select however on the DTS page only DTS:Neo is an option and it is non-functional.

Also when I try to run Sonic Studio 3 I now get the system is not supported or invalid driver error before it closes, is it not compatible with the default APO?

Thanks

So I've tried reinstalling several times after doing a complete uninstall with the recommended tools, tried the DCH version and I still can not get Sonic Studio to load or Creative to see an interface (I'm using SPDIF out)

To get DTS working used the spoiler on the first page but if I try to adjust any of the driver policies to get sonic or a dts other then NEO to work I loose DTS (Selecting AudioProc causes it to be lost)

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A348&SUBSYS_A0CD1458
Running <= HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_1220&SUBSYS_1458A0CD&REV_1001\4&16ED7764&1&0001
Driver return version = 8960 <<6.0.8960.1>>
Driver return InternalName = RTKVHD64.sys 8960
Driver running model = eMd_Asrock_General <169>
Power Data: Bus(D0), Codec(D0)

 

[capitansolo]

Extract better sound quality from the Realtek integrated audio chip.

Thanks for your reply Alan but which version i have to download for w10? i see Stardard and DCH versions. Just download and install or need instructions?
Thanks again for your help!

 

[AAF Optimus]

Which version i have to download for w10?

DCH

Just download and install or need instructions?

Just install. Pay more attention to the Tasks page in the installer. There you will select the features you want to install.

 

[ingaos]

Go to "services.msc" and find "Nahimic Service" or "A-Volute Multi APO Control Service" and initialize.

i did it same thing. get the error

 

[onsekiz]

I have tried the DCH version. No matter how much I had tried, Nahimic or A-Volute service is not being installed. So Dolby or Sonic or any effect don't work for DCH for me.
Legacy version (8960) works as a charm however. With Dolby Atmos+Sonic Studio 3+PCEE4 and Dolby Home Theater, 5.1 analog sound quality is magical.
By the way I could manage the solve "no sound problem" for my Asus board after wake up from sleep or hybernation.

Regards

 

[TomYaMee]

Hi Alan,

I'm having issue where the effect is being applied inconsistently. The effect doesn't apply the first time I open a program (eg. Games like Apex Legends, League of Legends are the games that I have tried with) and I have to restart the program for the effect to kick in. I have tried the no effect solution but that doesn't seem to fix it. Any idea what's the cause? I'm using the standard version 6.0.8960.1.

 

[JazzMeezal]

I have tried the DCH version. No matter how much I had tried, Nahimic or A-Volute service is not being installed. So Dolby or Sonic or any effect don't work for DCH for me.
Legacy version (8960) works as a charm however. With Dolby Atmos+Sonic Studio 3+PCEE4 and Dolby Home Theater, 5.1 analog sound quality is magical.
By the way I could manage the solve "no sound problem" for my Asus board after wake up from sleep or hybernation.

Regards

Im having the same problem. It seem A-Volute service is not being installed. None of the effect work for me.

 

[Jayce]

What's the difference between DCH-UAD and Regular UAD?

 

[Nmitsia]

NEW DRIVERS RELEASED IN GITHUB
VERSION 6.0.8960.1
NEW FEATURE - DCH VERSION

ATTENTION: You will need to uninstall the currently installed version before continuing with this installation. A condition has been imposed for this due to problems reported by some users.

GO TO 1st PAGE
ENJOY!!!

I confirm latest version works fine!

 

[AAF Optimus]

What's the difference between DCH-UAD and Regular UAD?

DCH-UAD: Realtek Audio Console (UWP)
Regular: Realtek HD Audio Manager (Legacy)

 

[ingaos]

DCH-UAD: Realtek Audio Console (UWP)
Regular: Realtek HD Audio Manager (Legacy)
i test them booth on windows 10 version 2004 everythink work but nahamic sonic studio 3 dont work.

 

[Jewelson]

The Latest DCH one does not apply any effect at all with Composite @Alan Finote
I used to use the below Configuration
Nor does the Realtek Control Panel opens up.

 

[lightzout]

Windows 10: Start Menu > Settings > System > About
Realtek Driver: Realtek HD Audio Manager > Information

Thank you Alan, I finally bought a SSD drive and going to do clean install. Now I am a little nervous about which version to install.

Windows 10: Start Menu > Settings > System > About
Realtek Driver: Realtek HD Audio Manager > Information

Well the day has finally come and I am doing clean install / new ssd - Over 6 weeks of pure Realtek/DTS 5.1 bliss on the ALC892 - wish me luck!

I assume with older gen platforms like the x79 using legacy version is best idea right? I will install latest AAF Optimus package though. Would the new package work and what does it add or change?

EDIT- Quick thought, if I install latest Win10 it must be the "creator's update" version and therefore use new package? Hope that is right.

 

[AAF Optimus]

Would the new package work and what does it add or change?

In the most recent DCH package, there were changes in the implementation of the effects to enable support for Realtek Audio Console (UWP). The effects pack is still the same.

EDIT- Quick thought, if I install latest Win10 it must be the "creator's update" version and therefore use new package? Hope that is right.

Version for creators. at least.

 

[n0fear]

Still trying to get this to work on a asus board woth latest Windows 2004. Is there any alternative? As even the latest driver does not work.. connecting not possible, first only in soundblaster bow even in control realtec audio console and in sonic studio (did not get this to work with none version). I asked for what i could do to help getting this debugged, where and what logs to send but seems most people already gave up or it works just with installing and nothing else on there site

 

[onsekiz]

Still trying to get this to work on a asus board woth latest Windows 2004. Is there any alternative? As even the latest driver does not work.. connecting not possible, first only in soundblaster bow even in control realtec audio console and in sonic studio (did not get this to work with none version). I asked for what i could do to help getting this debugged, where and what logs to send but seems most people already gave up or it works just with installing and nothing else on there site

I also use an Asus board (Maximus VIII Hero) and legacy drivers (8960) are working fine for me.

What you need to do is this;
- download latest version. (only standard version works on my system for now)
- turn off your internet connection totally, both ethernet and wifi. (this is mandatory)
- uninstall all previous AAF mod driver or other (original realtek drivers) and don't restart yet.
- delete left over drivers with DriverStoreExplorer (the entities which have the provider Alan Finotty at all segments and Realtek ones under the sound).
- purge and clean your registry with ccleaner.
- restart your computer.
- install AAF Mod drivers.
- restart your computer
- check from windows settings > system > sound that your sound card is seen as AAF Optimus Sound.
- if you had done everything in order than drivers should work as they are intended to be.
- now you can turn on your internet connection.

Regards

 

[Jayce]

Just wondering, Is there a mod for HDMI on Intel Display Audio? I have my soundbar connected via HDMI to the HDMI on PC. My soundbar is a 5.1 and support Dolby Digital plus and Dolby Digital and dts audio.

Or alternative driver that I could use in place of Intel Display Audio.