Winamp and home theatre question.

trist · 22nd January 2002, 08:14

Here's a question: Is it possible to force Winamp to output sound on all 5.1 Dolby Digital Channels, instead of just a stereo signal?

I have taken a brief look at the virtual speaker plugins, but I am under the impression that they just emulate extra speakers on a standard 2 speaker setup, hence the 'virtual' aspect... or do these plugins translate a stereo signal that will output to all speakers on a Dolby Digital reciever?

On a side note, my soundcard is a generic singular lineout thing. No SB Platinum or any of that flash =)

I ask this because I am wanting to get the 'sub out' on my reciever working with winamp, as well as the other surround channels that aren't being used...

Any help, comments, or suggestions telling me where I can shove my question would be greatly appreciated =)

Twilightseer · 22nd January 2002, 11:01

I don't think it's possible, but I may be wrong.

22nd January 2002, 17:24

Preferences (Ctrl-P) > Plug-ins > Output > Select "Nullsoft DirectSound plug-in..."

4.1 is better then two. No way to get the whole 5.1 yet.

Though install this:
http://www.blorp.com/~peter/zips/wa2update.exe (newer DirectSound)

Malkavian^C^ · 23rd January 2002, 02:21

i have a similar problem ,but i only get my left channel when i'm listening ot CDs....Mp3s give the full 4.1 playback..

DJ Egg · 23rd January 2002, 03:21

Try CDReader

Malkavian^C^ · 23rd January 2002, 03:24

ack..well no i fixed it riht after i posted.....dumb*ss me, had CD muted on vol control, but didnt think to check it since the SB Soundcenter gizmo removes volume control from the taskbar

trist · 23rd January 2002, 03:43

Ahh thanks very much, I'll give the update a go, and let you know how it works!

22nd January 2002, 08:14	#1
trist Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2	Winamp and home theatre question. Here's a question: Is it possible to force Winamp to output sound on all 5.1 Dolby Digital Channels, instead of just a stereo signal? I have taken a brief look at the virtual speaker plugins, but I am under the impression that they just emulate extra speakers on a standard 2 speaker setup, hence the 'virtual' aspect... or do these plugins translate a stereo signal that will output to all speakers on a Dolby Digital reciever? On a side note, my soundcard is a generic singular lineout thing. No SB Platinum or any of that flash =) I ask this because I am wanting to get the 'sub out' on my reciever working with winamp, as well as the other surround channels that aren't being used... Any help, comments, or suggestions telling me where I can shove my question would be greatly appreciated =)

23rd January 2002, 03:21	#5
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22nd January 2002, 11:01	#2
Twilightseer Frenchoderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lavabo, fond du couloir, 3è porte à droite Posts: 6,309	I don't think it's possible, but I may be wrong.

22nd January 2002, 17:24	#3
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	Preferences (Ctrl-P) > Plug-ins > Output > Select "Nullsoft DirectSound plug-in..." 4.1 is better then two. No way to get the whole 5.1 yet. Though install this: http://www.blorp.com/~peter/zips/wa2update.exe (newer DirectSound)

23rd January 2002, 02:21	#4
Malkavian^C^ Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 17	i have a similar problem ,but i only get my left channel when i'm listening ot CDs....Mp3s give the full 4.1 playback..

23rd January 2002, 03:24	#6
Malkavian^C^ Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 17	ack..well no i fixed it riht after i posted.....dumb*ss me, had CD muted on vol control, but didnt think to check it since the SB Soundcenter gizmo removes volume control from the taskbar

23rd January 2002, 03:43	#7
trist Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2	Ahh thanks very much, I'll give the update a go, and let you know how it works!