SPU2-X v2

[darkwraith007]

Wasn't sure where else to put this but it is specific to SPU-2 X.
I'm using the latest version (SPU2-X r5776 2.0.0) in the latest PCSX2 SVN (v5816).

When I didn't have my headphones plugged in (or speakers, I'm guessing) then I got this error when trying to load a game:

SPU2-X System Message
Failed creating mastering voice: 0X88960001

My request was that perhaps another line in that error can be added to help people that may stumble across this error like I did.
Something like 'Please make sure you have a sound output device such as speakers or headphones plugged in to your computer, then restart the program'.

I'd figure poking a coder might help rather than just staying silent.

[Blyss Sarania]

That's interesting... I can start PCSX2 will all my audio stuff unplugged.

[Asmodean]

That's odd. Doesn't seem to happen for me either. It must be detecting it as you have no compatible audio output when they're disconnected.

Here's the code for the error message;

Code:

    // Any windows driver should support stereo at the software level, I should think!
            jASSUME( deviceDetails.OutputFormat.Format.nChannels > 1 );

            //
            // Create a mastering voice
            //
            if ( FAILED(hr = pXAudio2->CreateMasteringVoice( &pMasteringVoice, speakers, SampleRate ) ) )
            {
                SysMessage( "Failed creating mastering voice: %#X\n", hr );
                CoUninitialize();
                return -1;
            }

[darkwraith007]

I gotcha. It still might help to put that 'plug in a sound output device' line in the error message rather than just the cryptic error code.

I tested my setup and it seems that my audio stuff is based on whether I have stuff plugged in or not. I'm going to presume it is a quirk of my specific audio hardware on the motherboard and/or the audio drivers.

I'm not sure if it is already in my signature but I'm using Realtek HD Audio on my motherboard. It is already pretty old but at least I figured it out before posting

[Nobbs66]

The error message comes up for me when I don't have any headphones or speakers pluged in. I can still play though.

[Blyss Sarania]

My audio is realtek as well. But if it's like Nobbs said and it only makes a message but doesn't stop the game from loading... Let me make a test.

Okay yeah, I get the error... but I never had before. And my headphones were broken until just a minute ago lol.

I hadn't made a purposeful test before, but I KNOW I've played without anything plugged in quite a few times and never got that popup.

[darkwraith007]

Well is there any way for this to be added to a commit? Basically just adding in a line recommending to plug in an audio device (headset/headphones/speakers) if you get that error. I feel it is always better than making people come to the forums for every little error they may receive.

In my case the error doesn't prevent me from loading a game, but I had found it very odd when that happened and I'm glad I was able to narrow it down to the no-audio thing.

[Asmodean]

Here's a patch for it. If anyone wants it. I wouldn't think this would be considered high priority though, so you may have to wait.

[darkwraith007]

Thank you Asmodean! I'll add it to my own install for the time being. Others can probably wait for it to be committed to the official SVN.

[tsunami2311]

Switch to portaudio seems good sound just as good xaudio imo, Though both Xaudio and portaudio seem to suffer from random pops/clipping in audio some times