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Age of Empires 3Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSoundNo
N/A
Does not use DirectSound3D
Verified
Alpha PrimeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Alpha Prime]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{4A3F4620-091E-4E12-AEFD-9DA56DF42B8F}\InstallLocation
Unverified
American McGee's AliceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Alice]
RegPath=
GamePath=C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\American McGee's Alice
SubDir=
RootDirInstallOption=FALSE
Buffers=4
Duration=25
MaxVoiceCount=128
DisableDirectMusic=FALSE
surround sound is again available (you hear voices/sound effects spacially correct again), everything came out front/center channel before adding this game to alchemy and enabling it.
Unverified
Americas ArmyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
Choose H/W 3D Audio and EAX and uncheck use system/default driver.
Unverified
AnachronoxUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Anachronox] RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Eidos Interactive\Anachronox\SourcePath GamePath= SubDir= RootDirInstallOption=FALSE Buffers=4 Duration=25 MaxVoiceCount=128 DisableDirectMusic=FALSE
Still can't enable EAX.
Unverified
Armed AssaultUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Armed Assault]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA\MAIN
Unverified
Armed Assault & Armed Assault Combat OperationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo

Just add to the shurtcut -openal to be sure that the game will use openAl instead of directsound 3d
"Arma.exe -openal"

do not use alchemy anymore for this game.

more info here

Unverified
Assassin's CreedUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Assassin's Creed]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Assassin's Creed\GameUpdate\installdir GamePath= SubDir=
RootDirInstallOption=FALSE
Buffers=4
Duration=20
MaxVoiceCount=128
DisableDirectMusic=FALSE
Enable Eax 4.0 effect on vista and hardware 5.1 on vista
 
without Alchemy no eax effect and 5.1 software
Test on vista 64
Unverified
Baldur's GateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Baldur's Gate] RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\BGMain.exe\Path
Unverified
Baldur's Gate 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Baldur's Gate 2]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\BG2Main.exe\Path
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
Battle for Middle EarthUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Battle for Middle Earth] RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA GAMES\The Battle for Middle-earth\Install Dir
Put manually key in alchemy, also works on Windows 64Bits
Unverified
Battle for Middle Earth 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Battle for Middle Earth 2]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\The Battle for Middle-earth II\Install Dir
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Battle for Middle Earth 2 AD The Rise of the Witch KingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Battle for Middle Earth 2 AD.RotWk]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\The Lord of the Rings, The Rise of the Witch-king\Install Dir
Unverified
Battlefield 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A

Includes native support for SB X-Fi cards.

Verified
Battlefield 2142Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
Has enhanced X-Fi only features
Verified
Battlefield VietnamUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Battlefield Vietnam]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA GAMES\Battlefield Vietnam\GameDir
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
Beyond Good & EvilUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Beyond Good & Evil] RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil\Install path
After enabling ALchemy, run the Settings program, go to the Audio tab and enable the EAX option right in het screen
Unverified
BioshockUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
Just download and install the latest Creative audio drivers for Windows Vista and select "Creative EAX Audio" in the game menu.
Verified
Brian Lara's International Cricket 2007Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
Verified
C&C GeneralsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[C&C Generals]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Generals\InstallPath
 
[C&C Generals Zero Hour]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour\InstallPath
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
Call Of DutyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Call Of Duty]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Activision\Call Of Duty\InstallPath
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Call Of Duty 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Call Of Duty 2]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Activision\Call Of Duty 2\InstallPath
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Call of Duty 4Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSoundNo

N/A

Does not use DirectSound3D.

Unverified
Cellfactor RevolutionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Yes
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Timeline Interactive\Cellfactor Revolution\Path
Unverified
Chaos Theory MultiplayerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Chaos Theory Multiplayer]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory\InstallDir
SubDir=Versus\System
Full EAX is restored. Due to included StarForce version NOCD/NODVD is required to start the game.
 
Unverified
Chronicles of RiddickUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Chronicles of Riddick Win32]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Starbreeze\The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay\InstallPath
SubDir=System\Win32_x86
 
[Chronicles of Riddick Win32 SSE]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Starbreeze\The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay\InstallPath
SubDir=System\Win32_x86_SSE
 
[Chronicles of Riddick Win32 SSE2]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Starbreeze\The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay\InstallPath
SubDir=System\Win32_x86_SSE2
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
City of Heroes/VillainsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
GamePath=C:\Program Files\City of Heroes
Can enable 3D Sound in game with Alchemy.
Unverified
Cold WarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
To select an OpenAL device, launch the Cold War Options application, and select the Sound tab.  All the available OpenAL devices should be listed in the list-box.
Verified
Colin McRae Rally DiRTUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A

 

Verified
Colin McRae Rally DiRTUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
Game Path:C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\DiRT Buffer:2 Duration:16
When I enabled Alchemy in DiRT, the in game OpenAL sound settings was replaced with DirectSound3D. Sound is greatly improved as has no cracking or popping. Tested on Vista 64-Bit. And X-Fi XtremeMusic.
Unverified
Command & Conquer 3Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Command & Conquer 3]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Command and Conquer 3\InstallPath
SubDir=RetailExe\1.4
RootDirInstallOption=True
Duration=10
Buffers=12
This may need to updated as the .dll and .ini need to be in the highest numbered RetailExe\1.x folder and I think a new numbered folder is created every time you apply a patch, though I'm not sure.  To be safe I copy the .dll and .ini file in to all the subfolders with the cnc3game.dat file in it for me currently thats RetailExe\1.0-1.4, if folders are added with patches then each time you patch the game you will need to add them to that folder too.
 
The easiest way to tell if it working is to launch the game then exit it, look in the \Command& Conquer 3\ folder where the CNC3.exe is and you should have a dsoundlog.txt file which should at the very least contain "Loaded ini file from D:\Command & Conquer 3".
 
GrimD
Unverified
Condemned Criminal OriginsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Condemned Criminal Origins]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Monolith Productions\Condemned - Criminal Origins\1.00.0000\Install Dir
Unverified
CrysisUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSoundNo
N/A
Game uses FMOD's software renderer only.  Nothing for ALchemy to do.
Unverified
Descent3Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
Manually installed to \Descent3 folder.
DirectSound3D and Creative EAX sound modes work correctly when the ALchemy files are put in the \Descent3 directory.
Unverified
Diablo 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Diablo 2]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II\InstallPath
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Doom3 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
OpenAL supported added in Doom3 version 1.3.
Verified
Dreamfall: The Longest JourneyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
Buffers=4 Duration=5 MaxVoiceCount=128 DisableDirectMusic=FALSE
Unverified
DRIV3RUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[DRIV3R]
GamePath=C:\Program Files\Atari\DRIV3R
Unverified
Dungeon SiegeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Dungeon Siege]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\DungeonSiege\1.0\EXE Path
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
El Matador Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
Verified
Everquest 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Everquest 2]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\EverQuest2.exe\Path
Duration=15
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
F.E.A.RUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[F.E.A.R]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Monolith Productions\FEAR\1.00.0000\InstallDir
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
F.E.A.R. CombatUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[F.E.A.R. Combat]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Monolith Productions\FEARCombat\1.00.0000\InstallDir
Unverified
F.E.A.R. Extraction PointUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\1.00.0000\InstallDir
 
Full EAX is restored. In fact, I'm tempted to try ALchemy under Windows XP as the "jumping" and "slow-mo" sound bugs I've had since release appear to have completely disappeared!
Unverified
F.E.A.R. Perseus MandateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\1.00.0000\InstallDir
Unverified
Far CryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Far Cry]RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{D6DBDC2A-E72C-4284-B6AD-6B3B61B4DABC}\InstallLocation
SubDir=Bin32
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
Far Cry 64 BitUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Far Cry 64 Bit]RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{D6DBDC2A-E72C-4284-B6AD-6B3B61B4DABC}\InstallLocation
SubDir=Bin64
With this one Patch there is only a new folder which is called "bin64" instead of "bin32"...
Unverified
Final Fantasy XI - USA/NAUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Final Fantasy XI - USA/NA]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PlayOnlineUS\InstallFolder\0001
The PlayOnline entry already here only functions while viewing PlayOnline content.  This new FFXI entry is necessary to keep the D3D function going when PlayOnline launches the actual game.
Unverified
Freedom FightersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Freedom Fighters]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Freedom\InstallDir
 
Unverified
FreelancerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\1.0\AppPath
Using ALchemy 1.3
Unverified
Full Spectrum WarriorUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Full Spectrum Warrior]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Pandemic Studios\Full Spectrum Warrior\install\Path
Duration=10
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten HammersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Full Spectrum Warrior 2\Path
Duration=10
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Gears of WarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
To enable native OpenAL support you need to manually edit a configuration file.
 
Navigate to your "My Documents" directory and then to this sub-directory: -
 
\My Games\Gears of War for Windows\WarGame\Config
 
Edit the file called WarEngineUserSettings.ini
 
Under the [ALAudio.ALAudioDevice] section you should see two entries:-
 
UseEffectsProcessing=True
DeviceName=Generic Software
 
Delete 'Generic Software' so the line just reads:-
 
DeviceName=
 
This will enable the game to use the <default> OpenAL device which should be your native X-Fi / Audigy soundcard.
 
Verified
Gothic 3Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
Game Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Gothic III Duration: 10 Buffer: 5 Max Voice: 64 (Audigy) / 128 (X-Fi)
Tested with Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor
Unverified
Grand Theft Auto 3Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Grand Theft Auto 3]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\D:\gta3cdPC\gta3.exe\Path
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
Grand Theft Auto Vice CityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Grand Theft Auto Vice City]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{4B35F00C-E63D-40DC-9839-DF15A33EAC46}\InstallLocation
 
Using ALchemy 1.3
 
Verified
GRIDUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
OpenALNo
N/A
Hardware acceleration can be enabled on hardware based SB X-Fi cards using the option in the Game's Audio Options menu.   NOTE : Your SB X-Fi card must be in Game Mode (set using the Creative Audio Control Panel) to enable hardware acceleration.
Verified
GTA San AndreasUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[GTA San Andreas]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas\Installation\ExePath
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Guild WarsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Guild Wars]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Arenanet\Guild Wars\Path
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
GUNUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[GUN]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Activision\GUN\InstallPath
 
Full 3D sound is restored.
Unverified
Halo TrialUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Halo Trial]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\Halo Trial\EXE Path
Duration=1
Sound doesn't skip but has bad problems with distortion and popping
Unverified
Halo: Combat EvolvedUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Halo: Combat Evolved]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\Halo\EXE Path
Using ALchemy 1.3
Unverified
Hellgate: LondonUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSoundNo
N/A
This game uses a software mixer - it does not use DirectSound3D or OpenAL.
Unverified
Heroes of Might and Magic VUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSoundNo
Game uses Software Renderer only, no need to use ALchemy.
Unverified
Hitman 2 Silent AssassinUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Hitman 2 Silent Assassin]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Eidos Interactive\Hitman 2\InstallDir
 
Using ALchemy 1.3
Verified
Hitman Blood MoneyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Hitman Blood Money]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Eidos\Hitman Blood Money\InstallDir
Duration=10
Included in ALchemy database
Verified
Hitman Codename 47Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Hitman Codename 47]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\hitman.exe\Path
Unverified
Hitman: ContractsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Hitman 3 Contracts]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Eidos\Hitman Contracts\InstallDir
Full EAX is restored.
Unverified
Icewind Dale 2Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\IWD2.exe\Path
Unverified
Indiana Jones and the Infernal MachineUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine] RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine\v1.0\Install Path SubDir=Resource
Restore 3D Sound. 3D Sound option available in "Advanced options" with ALchemy
Unverified
InfernalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Infernal]
Gamepath=C:\Program Files\Playlogic\Infernal\game
Duration=10
Game has no install reg entry. Works 3Dsound setting well.
Unverified
James Bond NightfireUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[James Bond Nightfire]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GEARBOX\NIGHTFIRE\directory
 
Full EAX is restored.
 
Unverified
Knights of the Old RepublicUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DirectSound3DYes
[Knights of the Old Republic]
RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BioWare\SW\KOTOR\Path
Unverified