gear_monkey Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hello, I really appreciate your guide on using voicemeter banana to send both telemetry and game sounds to your transducers. I have a setup that is totally confusing me as to how to set up properly to get this accomplished. Current hardware: 1. on board realtek sound card - used for getting game sounds to my headphones when not playing in VR. 2. Asus Xonar DGX pcie sound card - used for running 6 transducers from simshaker for wheels, and sound module for simshaker for aviators. 3. Oculus Rift - built in headphones for game sounds, built in mic to communicate to Voice Attack with Vaicom Pro module for DCS. 4. Steinberg UR44 USB sound card - used for running speakers and headphones at the same time I also have a Jet seat on order . Goal: I would like to be able to mix game audio and telemetry date going to my simshakers whether in VR or using single screen. I would also like to be able to change that mix on the fly. I would like to be able to use headphones (regular or Rift) and speakers at the same time as needed. I have read the banana manual and at this point, I am at a total loss as to how to configure the inputs and outputs to get this accomplished. Would you be able to walk me through this? If so, I would be forever in your debt. If not, can you refer to a source that might be able to help. Thanks for any advise Dennis Johnson Dennis, Voicemeter Banana is a very powerful but VERY OVERWHELMING piece of software. I have been using it for several months and it is fantastic but to be honest, I do not understand it at all. Thank heavens for this thread: http://www.476vfightergroup.com/showthread.php?5893-Setting-up-a-Buttkicker-(or-other-transducers)&highlight=voicemeeter Read every post and then, do like I did and just set my Voicemeter setting to EXACTLY like they are set in the screen shots. Here is my setup: Integrated sound card on my motherboard is used to run my desktop speakers and subwoofer via the green plug in. I have a cheap USB sound card running to a 75watt plate amplifier that runs my transducer. Win 10 64bit; 32 GB DDR4 3200 Ram; ASUS MoBo; 1TB SSD;Intel i7 8700K; GTX 1080ti 11GB; Thrustmaster Warthog;Odyssey + VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpj463 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks, I will have a good long look at this post. Gigabyte Z390 mobo, i9-9900K, 32gb ram, GTX 2080 ti, Evo 970 nvme 1tb, 2 DSD button box OSW panels, Oculus Rift CV1, Odyssey Plus, Valve Index, Rift S, HP Reverb, 2 SimRacingStudio wind sim fans, MFG Crosswind pedals, Warthog hotas w 50mm extension, Simlab GT1 EVOcockpit, Gametrix Jet Seat, SFX-100 3DOF motion, 8 transducers, 2 Cougar MFD's DCS World, Simshaker for Aviators, sound module Modules: P51, F/18, All Rotor craft, F14, F16, FC3 Super Carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpj463 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hi, I just discovered Voicemeeter Banana. This is a software audio mixer which allows you to route, mix and eq different sound sources on your computer. With Voicemeeter I was able to mix SimShaker Sounds with the Windows default sounds (e.g. DCS stereo sound), thus, bass sounds like explosions are passed to the shaker!!! By using the eq, I added a low pass filter which only allows bass sounds to pass to the shaker. Here is my small guide: 1. Install Voicemeeter Banana from: http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Voicemeeter/banana.htm If you really like this, please donate to the developers. 2. Follow the instructions from Voicemeeter → reboot 3. Setup your Windows default sound to be passed to Voicemeeter Input 4. Setup your Windows default recording device to VoiceMeeter Output 5. Open Voicemeeter Banana. 6. For the Hardware Input you should select your microphone, here you can add nice FXs like gate or compressor. Make sure that the mic is routed only to the virtual audio bus B1. 7. Define output A1, A2, A3 (if available). For my setup I set A1 to MME Main Speaker, A2 M-Audio Out 5/6 and A3 to M-Audio Out 3/4. Your setup might be totally different. 8. SimShaker Sound Module → select output VoiceMeeter Aux 9. Define virtual input routing. I route the virtual input Voicemeeter VAIO to A1 A2 A3 thus the default Windows sound is played through all my devices. Virtual input VoiceMeeter AUX (SimShaker) is only routed to A2 and A3. 10. Add EQ for A2 and A3 to prevent high frequencies from passing to the shaker. A problem is, that now, the volume control of windows is not working anymore BUT you can hook the media keys on your keyboard with VoiceMeeter. The feature can be find under Menu → Hook Volume Keys. I am using the 5.1 mode and am using the asio driver. Will this still work in my set up? If so, my hardware is: onboard sound card for game sounds going to headphones and speakers Asus Xonar for the buttkickers Rift microphone for input device How would I set the inputs and outputs in this configuration? How would I get game audio to my rift headphones and to the Asus Xonar and also to my speakers? Thanks for any insight Gigabyte Z390 mobo, i9-9900K, 32gb ram, GTX 2080 ti, Evo 970 nvme 1tb, 2 DSD button box OSW panels, Oculus Rift CV1, Odyssey Plus, Valve Index, Rift S, HP Reverb, 2 SimRacingStudio wind sim fans, MFG Crosswind pedals, Warthog hotas w 50mm extension, Simlab GT1 EVOcockpit, Gametrix Jet Seat, SFX-100 3DOF motion, 8 transducers, 2 Cougar MFD's DCS World, Simshaker for Aviators, sound module Modules: P51, F/18, All Rotor craft, F14, F16, FC3 Super Carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnic Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Found this thread in researching connecting a Butt Kicker with DCS and using my VR Headsets.. What the cliff notes on achieving this. My Motherboard has Center channel out/Sub but I think I cant run my headset audio and Butt Kicker and the same time without some other software ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner3302 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 If you have the Rift, it's sound to the speakers is sent through the cable/wires that connect it to the PC. So your sound card isn't being used for that. The signal to the software that powers the seat/shakers is sent through the sound card then. So I think you are worried about the sound card powering both and it doesn't. i7-7700K, 32GB DDR4, 525GB SSD, 1TB HDD, GTX 1080Ti 11GB, Liquid Cooling, Win 10, Warthog HOTAS, TPR Pedals, HP Reverb, Oculus Rift with Touch, Jetseat and bass shakers, PointCTRL, and Scale F-14B Cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner3302 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I have my amp plugged into the headphones outlet on my main board. I tried to plug it in to the subwoofer outlet but it doesnt work. Is that right? It does drive the shakers from headphone outlet. i7-7700K, 32GB DDR4, 525GB SSD, 1TB HDD, GTX 1080Ti 11GB, Liquid Cooling, Win 10, Warthog HOTAS, TPR Pedals, HP Reverb, Oculus Rift with Touch, Jetseat and bass shakers, PointCTRL, and Scale F-14B Cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Yes, please, keep it in the headphone (line out) green outlet. Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner3302 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Cool, just checking! Thanks Andre! i7-7700K, 32GB DDR4, 525GB SSD, 1TB HDD, GTX 1080Ti 11GB, Liquid Cooling, Win 10, Warthog HOTAS, TPR Pedals, HP Reverb, Oculus Rift with Touch, Jetseat and bass shakers, PointCTRL, and Scale F-14B Cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianstealth Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 i I tried the simshaker for aviators & I stalked the sound module all worked fine thanks The only thing it wouldn’t do which is really why I tried it was 5.1 so I could use all x4 of my buttkickers it said “select your ASIO software that your card uses” ?? I’ve never ever heard of ASIO software & never installed any sound software of that name It worked fine in mono & stereo mode Ps I use a deadicated 5.1 sound card for the buttkickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hi adrianstealth, Could you please read "Using SimShaker Sound Module with audio bass-shakers" section of SimShaker Sound Module online User Gide first? There are some useful links and brief explanation in that guide. Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naruto Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hi Andre, just received your jetseat and it looks great. Just wondering how to I get the Sound module I bought for discount? I didn't see anything with the seat, is their a download for it somewhere? System specs: Intel i9-9900k OC 5.1Ghz, 32 GB PC3200 G.SKILL TridentZ RGB RAM, Asus Strix 2080 TI OC SLI, Asus Z390 Workstation Pro, 970 EVO 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe and many other SSDs, Alienware 3418DW Widescreen 120 Hz G-Sync Monitor, Corsair H150i PRO RGB CPU Cooler Flightgear: HP Reverb Pro, Samsung Odyssey +, Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 Grip & T-50CM2 Base, TM Warthog, TM TPR Rudder, TM Cougar MFDs, Jetseat, Trackir 5, Sennheiser Game One Headset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hi Andre, just received your jetseat and it looks great. Just wondering how to I get the Sound module I bought for discount? I didn't see anything with the seat, is their a download for it somewhere? :) Please read here https://dreamsimteam.blogspot.ru/p/simshaker-sound-module-user-guide.html Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianstealth Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi I downloaded the ASIO software , it ran no problem but did nothing Simshaker for all x4 shakers doesn’t work , I spent way to long reading instructions in fact a lot of time completely wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hi Adrian, it seems to be fine at my PC and there were no other complaints. How does it look like at yours? What if you press on Test button of the SimShaker Sound Module? Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianstealth Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hi Adrian, it seems to be fine at my PC and there were no other complaints. How does it look like at yours? What if you press on Test button of the SimShaker Sound Module? Hi Andre I hope you are fine Yes I did & nothing -it works in mono & stereo, but it was x4 shakers I was trying to use , the 5.1 option does not work, bit frustrating The ASIO showed running in the little windows bar tab -zero clue what this is & actually uninterested but downloaded/installed just to get 5.1 option to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Yes, at mine ASIO showed running in the little windows bar tab as well. Please see a pic attached. Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Dexter Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Ok I have sent the money and I have confirmation. I did not receive the activation key. I did not have it downloaded before I went on the site, I thought I needed to pay for it first. I have saved the number the download gave me, but did not receive the activation key. Probably due to the time difference. Edited February 9, 2019 by Shotgun Dexter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Particleman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Adding more functionality for aircraft. I'd like to ask if there is a way to add specific SimShaker audio functions for things like: -F18 Module - Dropping the launch bar - Hooking up to the cat - Launching from the cat - Trapping on carrier, rapid deceleration - Connecting to aerial refueling basket There are more but these would be great to add. Is there support to add this on my own or is this something that needs to be done on the developer level? Cheers! -Particleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 audio functions? I suggest you mean feeding a bass-shaker to provide some tactile feedback, right? Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctander Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi Andre, Do you know if using SS Aviator and soundmodule add on would translate in game DCs events to the Forcefeel seat (pending full software integration). I’m having real trouble getting it working with my oculus rift in soundmode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hi Arctander, I'm not sure about the effects quality, since there will be just left-right side separation and some excessive signal transformation, but it should work. Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredclan Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) is there any way to get the old simshaker version that had free souncard support before he mysteriously disabled it and a paywhere soundcard support appeared? 05/20/2018 New SSA version with separate SoundModule installation! I released a new SSA version without the SoundModule. it requires now a separate installation. This should emphasise, that SSA, developed and maintained by me, is freeware and the SoundModule is a payware AddOn developed by Andre... Edited February 15, 2019 by fredclan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 I can't remember any free sound card support in SimShaker software. Have I missed something? Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Andre= Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 05/20/2018 New SSA version with separate SoundModule installation! I released a new SSA version without the SoundModule. it requires now a separate installation. This should emphasise, that SSA, developed and maintained by me, is freeware and the SoundModule is a payware AddOn developed by Andre... Well, that doesn't mean SoundModule ever was a free addon. The way user installs it doesn't affect any money considerations. Gametrix JetSeats thread (in English) , SimShaker addon for bass-shakers thread (in English), Andre's blog, downloads, manuals (in English). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txshooter38 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I have done a search but am coming up empty. Does anyone know why the buttkicker with simshaker and soundmodule would not be working when in multiplayer? It works great until I jump onto someone elses multiplayer server and then nothing. Any suggestions? Hope this was the right place to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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