I have installed official Windows 11 preview, unfortunately Equalizer wont work since, tried reinstall few times with advanced, no joy.
Anyone could have look please
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You get log file updated when starting to play something in suitable audio player (suitable = player that meets APO requirements (meaning, not using WASAPI Exclusive nor ASIO)).
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You get log file updated when starting to play something in suitable audio player (suitable = player that meets APO requirements (meaning, not using WASAPI Exclusive nor ASIO)).
That's unfortunate. There haven't been a Windows update? I guess you have already tried the troubleshooting options like setting "SFX/EFX" and unchecking the "Use original APO" checkboxes.
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I disabled onboard audio which didn't work with 1.1.1 (Realtek 6.0.9210.1)
However, equalization works just fine on USB audio. In my case that's Denafrips 5.20.0.24163. Seems like the advanced tabs work in every mode (exclusive, enhanced, etc)
FWIW, I looked for the SFX/EFX, original APO checkboxes per your advice but they didn't show up when I checked troubleshooting.
Peter, thanks for all you do. You've made a real difference.
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I have exactly the same issue. Using SFX/EFX solved it for my wired headphones, but my bluetooth TWS now won't work with neither options. Updated both bluetooth and realtek drivers too but to no avail. On Windows 10 they both worked fine.
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Those were present under this tab (attached file) but since upgrading to Windows 11 they're gone (I even had a 2 channel 16 bit 96000 option, now only up to CD quality)
Right. It seems that Microsoft or the manufacturer has removed the sound enhancements and more.I think it's Microsoft experimenting/developing Windows 11 and as such went with a simple device driver. This might change when Windows 11 is updated. On the other hand, some users have reported when installing Equalizer APO the sound enhancement checkbox was gone but that's rare. Does uninstalling Equalizer APO bring back the checkbox? If so, you might uncheck the "Use original APO" checkboxes of the troubleshooting options in the Configurator for that specific audio device.
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Uninstalled-Reboot: no checkbox for signal enhancements
Reinstalled and configured APO for all devices, but unchecking the "Use original APO" checkboxes. Then rebooted. Still no signal enhancements (and of course APO won't make any change)
I've just found out that Microsoft will release a general patch next tuesday. May be that will include audio fixes for bluetooth.
Thank you so much for your time and help offered!
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That's unfortunate. There isn't much you can do right now. Perhaps trying to install the Windows 10 drivers instead of the Windows 11 ones. That is, if there's a difference between the two. I hope it will get patched next tuesday.
Btw. Not all audio device do have sound enhancements and therefore the checkbox. On the other hand, if the Configurator has one or two "Use original APO" checkboxes then that suggests there are sound enhancements which Microsoft might have disabled.
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That's exactly my thought. All devices (wired and bluetooth, even HDMI audio with NVIDIA) worked great, but the upgrade broke some of them.
I'll keep you posted if future updates solve this issue. On my laptop (Windows 10) the TWS are still working with APO like they did before. Thanks again.
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Other may benefit from your (future) experience so thanks. As developer of the Peace equalizer interface I'm also giving support on Equalizer APO (not my project) so any knowledge on Windows 11 is appreciated.
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Hello Peter. In the end I could solve this issue. I'll try my best to reproduce all steps taken:
Uninstalled APO
Uninstalled all drivers of Bluetooth devices / controllers
Uninstalled all drivers of Sound Cards (Including those from Graphics)
Rebooted
Reinstalled latest driver version available of everything
Reconfigured everything
Disabled all unused sound cards (NVIDIA, Integrated Audio) Only leaving Realtek + Bluetooth
Run configurator to setup the currently used sound cards
Bluetooth TWS configured using LFX/GFX but ONLY installed on Pre-mix + Post-mix BUT leaving "use original APO" turned off for both mixes. I should point out that every single possible configuration didn't work since updating.
After a reboot I couldn't believe I finally fixed it! Everything works correctly, as so does Peace GUI.
Though "signal enhancements" and higher bitrate options are still missing. I mostly use TWS for streaming I don't mind the reduced quality.
Thanks again Peter for your involvement and all the time/support!
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I should point out that every single possible configuration didn't work since updating.
That might be because the device drivers have been updated and there the selection of them must be renewed. Every time Windows installs a driver it gets a new id (so called GUID).
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I have been trying for weeks to get this to work in Windows 11. No success at all. Tried every possible combination of settings in the troubleshooter (I even made a spreadsheet to ensure I covered all possible combos). Also uninstalled and reinstalled everything I could find. No success.
The odd thing is the "Enhance Sound" option in Windows 11 for me does not appear for my Bose headphones. Never has, with any combination of drivers and settings. It just isn't there. Maybe Bose dropped the ball on the firmware side?
Bose QC-45 and QC-35 headphones just will not work in Eq APO for me in Windows 11 under any circumstances. Hoping this gets better in the future, and appreciate the free product and support. Till then, I'm stuck with the crummy Atmos Eq.
I'll always remember my time with EQ APO in Windows 10 fondly. :-(
Last edit: saco 2021-10-27
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The odd thing is the "Enhance Sound" option in Windows 11 for me does not appear for my Bose headphones. Never has, with any combination of drivers and settings.
And how about before installing Equalizer APO? Does it show then?
The same (Equalizer APO not working) occured when Windows 10 was in development. Back then Microsoft was tinkering a lot with the audio system. And it became a waiting game until Windows 10 was stable and Equalizer APO could work. I guess, for Windows 11 it's the same. In other words, the developer of Equalizer APO can't do anything about it. Nor he will btw as he isn't very active on his project.
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Hello,
I have installed official Windows 11 preview, unfortunately Equalizer wont work since, tried reinstall few times with advanced, no joy.
Anyone could have look please
If you got it installed then why not attach log files?
https://sourceforge.net/p/equalizerapo/wiki/Documentation/#log-files
You get log file updated when starting to play something in suitable audio player (suitable = player that meets APO requirements (meaning, not using WASAPI Exclusive nor ASIO)).
Hi.
Thank you for reply.
Looks like realtek audio driver is not supported. After switching to NVidia HDMI screen with oudio output works OK.
I will send logs tomorrow.
There are
Audio speakers on lapotp
Headphones on jack
HDMI audio to screen with speakers and jack output
Worked on Windows 10 same hardware.
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Problem solved. I picked up on Reddit to install EqualizerAPO version 1.1.1 instead of latest. Worked like a charm on my fresh install of Win11
Thanks, William, for reporting that Equalizer 1.1.1 works on Windows 11.
Well, Peter. I booted up tonight and no joy. I have the apps whitelisted and all, but not working again even with 1.1.1
That's unfortunate. There haven't been a Windows update? I guess you have already tried the troubleshooting options like setting "SFX/EFX" and unchecking the "Use original APO" checkboxes.
I disabled onboard audio which didn't work with 1.1.1 (Realtek 6.0.9210.1)
However, equalization works just fine on USB audio. In my case that's Denafrips 5.20.0.24163. Seems like the advanced tabs work in every mode (exclusive, enhanced, etc)
FWIW, I looked for the SFX/EFX, original APO checkboxes per your advice but they didn't show up when I checked troubleshooting.
Peter, thanks for all you do. You've made a real difference.
Yes, it's a bit difficult if one doesn't know how. I would have made the interface easier but I'm not developer. Anyway, here's the 2-step procedure:
The Realtek is probably SFX/EFX or SFX/MFX.
I have exactly the same issue. Using SFX/EFX solved it for my wired headphones, but my bluetooth TWS now won't work with neither options. Updated both bluetooth and realtek drivers too but to no avail. On Windows 10 they both worked fine.
Does these TWS Bluetooth headphones/earbuds have any sound enhancements as explained in this wiki?
Those were present under this tab (attached file) but since upgrading to Windows 11 they're gone (I even had a 2 channel 16 bit 96000 option, now only up to CD quality)
Right. It seems that Microsoft or the manufacturer has removed the sound enhancements and more.I think it's Microsoft experimenting/developing Windows 11 and as such went with a simple device driver. This might change when Windows 11 is updated. On the other hand, some users have reported when installing Equalizer APO the sound enhancement checkbox was gone but that's rare. Does uninstalling Equalizer APO bring back the checkbox? If so, you might uncheck the "Use original APO" checkboxes of the troubleshooting options in the Configurator for that specific audio device.
I followed your steps just like this:
I've just found out that Microsoft will release a general patch next tuesday. May be that will include audio fixes for bluetooth.
Thank you so much for your time and help offered!
That's unfortunate. There isn't much you can do right now. Perhaps trying to install the Windows 10 drivers instead of the Windows 11 ones. That is, if there's a difference between the two. I hope it will get patched next tuesday.
Btw. Not all audio device do have sound enhancements and therefore the checkbox. On the other hand, if the Configurator has one or two "Use original APO" checkboxes then that suggests there are sound enhancements which Microsoft might have disabled.
That's exactly my thought. All devices (wired and bluetooth, even HDMI audio with NVIDIA) worked great, but the upgrade broke some of them.
I'll keep you posted if future updates solve this issue. On my laptop (Windows 10) the TWS are still working with APO like they did before. Thanks again.
Other may benefit from your (future) experience so thanks. As developer of the Peace equalizer interface I'm also giving support on Equalizer APO (not my project) so any knowledge on Windows 11 is appreciated.
Hello Peter. In the end I could solve this issue. I'll try my best to reproduce all steps taken:
After a reboot I couldn't believe I finally fixed it! Everything works correctly, as so does Peace GUI.
Though "signal enhancements" and higher bitrate options are still missing. I mostly use TWS for streaming I don't mind the reduced quality.
Thanks again Peter for your involvement and all the time/support!
That's quite remarkable (and nice!). This sure can help others. Thanks and you're welcome of course.
That might be because the device drivers have been updated and there the selection of them must be renewed. Every time Windows installs a driver it gets a new id (so called GUID).
Can confirm that Equalizer APO and Peace are working for me since upgrading to Windows 11 build 22000-258, using my Bluetooth WHM-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for reporting this :)
I have been trying for weeks to get this to work in Windows 11. No success at all. Tried every possible combination of settings in the troubleshooter (I even made a spreadsheet to ensure I covered all possible combos). Also uninstalled and reinstalled everything I could find. No success.
The odd thing is the "Enhance Sound" option in Windows 11 for me does not appear for my Bose headphones. Never has, with any combination of drivers and settings. It just isn't there. Maybe Bose dropped the ball on the firmware side?
Bose QC-45 and QC-35 headphones just will not work in Eq APO for me in Windows 11 under any circumstances. Hoping this gets better in the future, and appreciate the free product and support. Till then, I'm stuck with the crummy Atmos Eq.
I'll always remember my time with EQ APO in Windows 10 fondly. :-(
Last edit: saco 2021-10-27
And how about before installing Equalizer APO? Does it show then?
The same (Equalizer APO not working) occured when Windows 10 was in development. Back then Microsoft was tinkering a lot with the audio system. And it became a waiting game until Windows 10 was stable and Equalizer APO could work. I guess, for Windows 11 it's the same. In other words, the developer of Equalizer APO can't do anything about it. Nor he will btw as he isn't very active on his project.
I made a post on Reddit about the solution for bluetooth headphones. Disabling the Handsfree Telephony feature seems to be a workaround.