Subwoofer won't work with Rocksmith 2014, but works completely fine in spotify etc.

[Jonados]

When i launch Rocksmith 2014 the subwoofer cuts out and only the two front speakers start working. I'm new to this kind of stuff so i don't know if it's the game or something i've configured wrong.

As seen below i'm using 5.1 speaker setup since none of the others are working.

I Have the Logitech Z200's combined with a standalone subwoofer plugged in with an AUX 3,5mm jack

Below is a GIF of my setup and what options i have, Thanks! 😀
https://gyazo.com/0098dab35e54cc95650b574462dc255b

 

[felipetga]

If theres a function on your receiver that decodes stereo to 5.1, it could work, something like MultiChannel Stereo...

 

[Jonados]

If theres a function on your receiver that decodes stereo to 5.1, it could work, something like MultiChannel Stereo...

What do you mean by reciever?

 

[felipetga]

Sorry, I didnt see that you were using analog stereo speaker along with the sub.
Probably the game is only sending 2ch decoding.
I see you are using Gigabyte sound manager(windows 10?), maybe you could try unin
stalling it and downloading latest RealtekHD drivers and give it a try?

 

[Jonados]

Sorry, I didnt see that you were using analog stereo speaker along with the sub.
Probably the game is only sending 2ch decoding.
I see you are using Gigabyte sound manager(windows 10?), maybe you could try unin
stalling it and downloading latest RealtekHD drivers and give it a try?

Yes, Win 10. I'll try uninstalling with new drivers

 

[Jonados]

Should I Install another Sound manager other than Gigabytes?

 

[felipetga]

If you have the time and patience, https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/unlocked-realtek-hd-audio-drivers-windows-7-8-10-with-dolby-digital-live-and-dts-interactive.193148/

 

[Jonados]

Looks like it isn't compatible and won't install. Im running Windows 10

 

[felipetga]

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/the-ultimate-realtek-hd-audio-driver-mod-for-windows-10.232921/page-20#post-3708226

 

[madmatt30]

Rocksmith isn't a normal game , it sends a mono signal duplicated on left/right channels.
No sub or lfe output at all.

The behaviour your seeing is normal.

 

[felipetga]

That´s right.
It could work though when using with a somewhat modern receiver which sends stereo to all channel, sub included.

 

[madmatt30]

^ yes you're absolutely right .
I use a 7.1 Sony receiver , I'd I select one ifbthe simulated surround options I get 5/7.1 irregardless of source.
Its not proper surround but you at least get audio from all speakers & sub.

Not possible non a standalone set connected directly to the PC jack outputs though.

@ Jonados - you have a speaker fill option on that realtek page grab , have you tried enabling that ??
Its purpose is to upmix stereo to fill all speakers, it may work , it may not .

Rocksmith is a strange one , not officially a game really , it defaults to stereo n only simply because anything more introduces audio lag & on a program which is mainly used to teach/play a real guitar that is a bad thing.

 

[Jonados]

I've tried it and it helps a little bit !