Difference between revisions of "Glossary:Sound"
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===No surround sound=== | ===No surround sound=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Make sure OpenAL games aren't using outdated libraries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure OpenAL games aren't using outdated libraries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Navigate to {{p|game}}, where game executable is located | # Navigate to {{p|game}}, where game executable is located | ||
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====CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)==== | ====CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)==== | ||
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{{ii}} CD-DA music will only play in-game if the CD is in "CD-ROM 0". | {{ii}} CD-DA music will only play in-game if the CD is in "CD-ROM 0". | ||
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# If the drive is not "CD-ROM 0", remove the disc and insert it in that drive. | # If the drive is not "CD-ROM 0", remove the disc and insert it in that drive. | ||
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{{ii}} If you are unable to insert your disc in "CD-ROM 0", e.g. if it is a virtual drive, do the following: | {{ii}} If you are unable to insert your disc in "CD-ROM 0", e.g. if it is a virtual drive, do the following: | ||
# In Disk Management, identify which drive is listed as "CD-ROM 0". | # In Disk Management, identify which drive is listed as "CD-ROM 0". | ||
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{{ii}} Many games remember the drive letter the game was installed from even if you put the disc in a different drive. | {{ii}} Many games remember the drive letter the game was installed from even if you put the disc in a different drive. | ||
# If you have multiple optical drives, try inserting the disc in a different drive. | # If you have multiple optical drives, try inserting the disc in a different drive. |
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Speaker setup
- Many games use the speaker configuration reported by the operating system so having it set correctly is crucial.
Configure speaker layout (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz (Windows Vista and later)[citation needed] |
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Adjust hardware sound acceleration level (Windows XP only)[citation needed] |
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No surround sound
See Restoring DirectSound hardware path for DirectSound games |
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Make sure OpenAL games aren't using outdated libraries[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Verify DS and OAL games hardware buffers number[citation needed] |
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Game volume decreases
Disable communications activity sound reduction[citation needed] |
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Can't enable EAX
- Please refer to Restoring DirectSound hardware path for more information.
CD music not playing
CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)
Verify CD is in the "CD-ROM 0" drive |
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Change drive ID order |
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Non-CD-DA music (does not show up as a music CD in media players)
Verify drive letter is correct |
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