Problems with SB Audigy 2 ZS...what a surprise(yeah rig

Okay, I'm trying to configure my sound system for stereo sound WITHOUT any special effects (ie 3-D sound, environmental audio, etc.) After trying to just FIND OUT how to do that (through the help menu and Creative website), I formed a very low opinion of Creative Labs and this product. This is ridiculous, and I am getting extremely frustrated. I doubt if I will buy any of their products, and this sound card came with this computer so I had no choice. The program that requests for me to change the settings states: "Test with the buttons below, and correct settings by using the tools supplies with your sound card." Yeah, right. I tried using the EAX control panel and hitting the "all effects off" button but no luck. I have tried using all the sound and volume settings also. I am running Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2 and have an SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM). I have no sound problems whatsoever... I just need to disable special effects so that sound from the left channel is heard only in the left speaker/earphone, and the same thing with the right. Please, anybody, suggest something so I can sleep. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Jeremy

hmm.....don't think I understand what problem you have fter reading your post. Have you disable CMSS?Message Edited by justaguy on 0-04-200706:50 PM

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