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

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

Yes, in fact all effects included with the kX driver package are new, custom-programmed DSP effects.

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.

Yes, the kX Driver is FREE and will remain FREE. However, you can support the development effort by donating to the kX Fund.

Currently, kX-compatible soundcards include all EMU10k1 and EMU10k2-based PC soundcards manufactured by Creative Technology Ltd. and/or E-mu Systems Inc., including: The Live! X-Gamer, Live! MP3+, Live! Player 1024, Live! Platinum cards (CT4760) and value cards (CT4780) The Live! X-Gamer 5.1, Live! MP3+ 5.1, Live! Player 5.1, Live! Platinum 5.1, Live! Digital Entertainment 5.1 cards (SB0060, SB0100, SB0102, SB0220, SB0222, SB0103 and SB0105) and Value 5.

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 kX Mixer'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.

The kX Forums have been set up to allow users to ask questions and exchange helpful tips and information with each other. kX developers and collaborators will sometimes drop in to answer questions, but on a limited basis (mainly due to time constraints :-P). Note that the kX Project email address should be used for Bug Reports and suggestions only - support questions will be referred to the kX Forums.

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 or newer 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).

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. Windows .NET Server 2003 may also be supported, however, this has not been tested. Windows 98 (First Edition) will not be supported since it has no built-in support for WDM drivers (v1.1 or later).

ASIO v2.0 - based hosts are fully supported, however, some ASIO2 features are not implemented due to hardware limitations. 24-bit ASIO support is planned for 10k2-based boards.

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), provided the BIOS and the OS recognize the cards and assign the resources correctly.

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. A Line-in slider has also been added for compatibilty with TV-card software.

Before you can enjoy the sound quality offered by the kX Audio driver you need to make sure it is configured correctly. For example, Front and Rear outputs are swapped by default -- make sure you have your speakers plugged into the 'Rear' jack, or disable the swap on the 'Master' page of the kX Mixer. If you have more than 2 speakers (4.0/4.1 or 5.0/5.

Windows 2000 and Windows XP provide their own certified drivers for some EMU10kX-based audio cards. Our kX Audio Driver has not been certified by Microsoft (WHQL-ed) and thus a special installation procedure might be required. It is recommended that you first try running kXSetup, and if that fails, follow our Windows XP installation guide.

You should try disabling unused kX ASIO inputs and outputs. Logic opens all 16 inputs and 16 outputs by default.

Yes, the kX Mixer includes a SoundFont control panel, which allows loading and unloading of SoundFonts to compatible soundcards running under the kX drivers.

The kX Mixer and kX Setup are statically linked to certain Windows DLLs, which may or may not be found on every system. You can download the required files from the kX Download page if they are not present on your system.

The internal effects processors can work as send effects across every channel (you have 2 effect processors in total). The dynamics processing and EQ processing works on every channel, so in that sense, no, there is no limit on the DSP.

The kX Project is a totally independent development project whose aim is to provide WDM Audio Drivers for newer operating systems for kX-Compatible audio cards. The kX Project is led by Eugene Gavrilov, Max Mikhailov and Hanz Petrov (full list of contributors here).

DSP is an abbreviation for Distribution Service Partner. DSP software is OEM versions of the software and originate from one of the Authorized Distribution Companies that currently have contracts with Microsoft to replicate and/or distribute their products. This is further assurance that the software you are purchasing is legally licensed and 100% legitimate.

Execute: Start Menu - Programs - kX Project - Uninstall or Re-install kX Audio Driver (Version xxxx) - and click 'Remove'. After the driver is removed, uninstall kX Project installation files by choosing 'Uninstall kX Project Package (Version xxxx)'

TI's Code Composer (CC) may be used to develop DSP applications. Other tools may be used, but documentation and example DSP applications provided within the LDK5910 are geared towards the CC product from TI. CC can be purchased from TI or from a TI distributor or representative. CC is not available from Empower Technologies.

The Intel Embedded Graphics Drivers will mirror support shown in the Intel Embedded Division roadmap for GMCH chipset solutions. This roadmap is available by contacting your Intel representative. YES! OpenGL 1.3 is provided for Intel 845, 852 and 855 family chipsets, OGL 1.4 for Intel 915 and Intel 945 family chipsets, and OGL 1.5 for the Intel 965 family chipsets. Please see the User's Guide for details.

They're calculated instantly, on demand, so essentially they're unlimited. If you wanted to put a number on it, I'd say 500-1000. But you never have to think of it in those terms; simply adjust the WIDTH, SHIFT, HI-CUT or LO-CUT controls as required.

Why do I experience clicks and data corruption while copying / burning CDs? I have a VIA 686B Southbridge chipset.

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.

The current kX driver version provides support for the Vienna SoundFont editor (with the exception of 'wave playback' feature).

The Alive editor is currently not fully compatible with the kX driver (improved support is under investigation -- please contact SoundFaction for details).