SBlive

This page presents some ideas for developing software for the SBLive, based on Creative Labs' SBlive drivers and Liveware applications.

• The SBlive drivers currently implement at least one COM library. New control applications might be developed, based mainly on the DeviceConfigurationManager (DevCon32.dll), which provides access to SoundFont and Efx functions. Unfortunately, there is currently no SDK info available. Bummer.
  
  
• On the other hand, Environmental Audio and Speaker preset functions appear to be rather straightforward.
  
  
• RamGauge is an example of an application which makes use of DevCon32 functions to set Static Cache size, up to and beyond 1/2 system RAM size.
  
  
• A parallel investigation would involve modifying the existing LiveWare applications to provide additional functionality, à la ParametricEq patch (tip o' the hat to the dude who found that easter egg, btw).
  
  Restoring MIDI mappability of more effects would be welcomed by many.
  
  
• Here is a listing of the SBlive driver files, with brief descriptions:

Here's some additional information:

The DevCon32.dll exported functions, here.

A listing of the string references in DevCon32.dll, here.

The DevCon32.dll COM library, brought to you by Borland C++ Builder, here and here.