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It's also the most advanced in emulating the chip correctly. Many games only work with SPU2-X! | It's also the most advanced in emulating the chip correctly. Many games only work with SPU2-X! | ||
*''Interpolation'': Here you can select 1 out of 5 options: | *''Interpolation'': Here you can select 1 out of 5 options: | ||
#''Nearest'': As the description says, no interpolation is done in this mode and is the fastest one. | :#''Nearest'': As the description says, no interpolation is done in this mode and is the fastest one. | ||
#''Linear'': Does linear interpolation on sound, fast. | :#''Linear'': Does linear interpolation on sound, fast. | ||
#''Cubic'': This is another type of interpolation. Slower, with good highs. | :#''Cubic'': This is another type of interpolation. Slower, with good highs. | ||
#''Hermite'': This is the recommended option. Closest to what the PS2 would produce, thus the most accurate, but a bit slower than the above. | :#''Hermite'': This is the recommended option. Closest to what the PS2 would produce, thus the most accurate, but a bit slower than the above. | ||
#''Catmull-Rom'': This is another type of interpolation. Slow, higher quality. | :#''Catmull-Rom'': This is another type of interpolation. Slow, higher quality. | ||
*''Disable effects processing'': Checking this will disable any emulation of effects like reverb, lowering sound quality but increasing speed. | *''Disable effects processing'': Checking this will disable any emulation of effects like reverb, lowering sound quality but increasing speed. | ||
*''Use the de-alias filter'': As described, gives more emphasis to the highs. | *''Use the de-alias filter'': As described, gives more emphasis to the highs. | ||
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*'' | *'''Module''': Here you can select 1 out of 5 settings, which are different ways of outputting sound in your system: | ||
#''No sound'': Will not produce any sound (mute) resulting in best speed. | #''No sound'': Will not produce any sound (mute) resulting in best speed. | ||
#''X Audio 2'': Works better under Vista so XP users might want to try the third option. If you have problems with Portaudio, use this method. | #''X Audio 2'': Works better under Vista so XP users might want to try the third option. If you have problems with Portaudio, use this method. | ||
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*''WASAPI Exclusive mode'': Check this if you want SPU2-X to work in exclusive mode, blocking all other applications from using your output device. | *''WASAPI Exclusive mode'': Check this if you want SPU2-X to work in exclusive mode, blocking all other applications from using your output device. | ||
*''Output Latency'': The lower the latency value the smaller audio delay you will have. You can leave this to ''Use smallest possible'' to let the plugin decide what's best for you, or set a custom value below. '''Note''' that setting latency too low WILL cause cracks and pops in sound, so change the values until you find the lowest one that works with your game without causing cracks. | *''Output Latency'': The lower the latency value the smaller audio delay you will have. You can leave this to ''Use smallest possible'' to let the plugin decide what's best for you, or set a custom value below. '''Note''' that setting latency too low '''WILL''' cause cracks and pops in sound, so change the values until you find the lowest one that works with your game without causing cracks. | ||
[[image:SPU2-X_Advanced_Settings.png|100px|thumb|left|SPU2-X Advanced settings]] | *'''Synchronizing mode''' | ||
[[image:SPU2-X_Advanced_Settings.png|100px|thumb|left|SPU2-X Advanced settings]] | |||
#''TimeStretch'': The default and recommended setting. This keeps audio and video in sync, and also helps eliminate cracks and other sound problems. Note that if your speed is low, your sound will also be as slow as your video with this setting. | #''TimeStretch'': The default and recommended setting. This keeps audio and video in sync, and also helps eliminate cracks and other sound problems. Note that if your speed is low, your sound will also be as slow as your video with this setting. | ||
#''Async Mix'': Makes the audio out of sync with the video, so you will get normal sound speed even if your frame rate is not optimal. '''Can cause games to hang or crash so use with caution!''' | #''Async Mix'': Makes the audio out of sync with the video, so you will get normal sound speed even if your frame rate is not optimal. '''Can cause games to hang or crash so use with caution!''' | ||
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#''Surround 7.1'': Will expand audio to 7.1 surround speakers | #''Surround 7.1'': Will expand audio to 7.1 surround speakers | ||
#*''Use a Winamp DSP plugin'': If you don't know what this is, leave it be. (Not available in Linux at the moment.) | #*''Use a Winamp DSP plugin'': If you don't know what this is, leave it be. (Not available in Linux at the moment.) | ||
*''Enable debug options'': Checking this will make the Configure Debug Options button available. When clicked it will present you with various logging options which can be enabled for debugging purposes. Should only be used by developers. | |||
====ZeroSPU2==== | ====ZeroSPU2==== | ||
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===Pad=== | ===Pad=== | ||
Here you will be able to use 3 plugin: | Here you will be able to use 3 plugin: | ||