Messages

1

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 11, 2024, 11:43:52 pm »

Hi Lars

I tried the mmpm2.ini change you suggested but, sorry to say, it made no difference.

Happy to do the "guinea pig" bit but, as Dave says, dosbox is not a dos vdm which may make you rethink your idea(s).

I have emailed Jochen - dosbox porter - to get his input but I think dosbox "fakes" a soundcard then routes any sound to the host os sound driver for processing. Hopefully Jochen will clarify the way it works.


@Dave
Still have my last ISA soundcard boxed somewhere: AWE32 P'n'P which I seem to recall had drivers/software for DOS, Win16/95 and OS/2 - including midi - and worked very well.
The end of ISA was when I stopped bothering installing DOS/Win16 support - only needed it to play a few games which play better with sound support - dosbox and uniaud to the rescue  :-)


Regards

Pete

2

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 09, 2024, 01:39:44 am »

Hi Lars

The AN build is

 ::::::@@USB Audio Driver (c) 2024 Arca Noae LLC
Vendor:          Arca Noae LLC
Revision:        12.16
Date/Time:       15 Jul 2024 12:50:13


Progress report on soundbar and your latest USB audio packages:-

I uninstalled both USB Enhanced packages and the AN driver.

Installed the audio packages from usbdrv251_2024_08_04.zip

Rebooted with soundbar plugged into a usb3 port which had the same sort of results as when trying the AN driver package - startup sound did not complete and other system sounds were wrong.

Plugging the soundbar into a usb2 port (via usb2 extension lead) results in sound working properly - except startup sound which I discovered over several reboots sometimes plays OK but usually it is truncated. Yes, the mmfix.exe line is in config.sys.

System sounds play OK, volume adjustments work OK in both Sound and Volume apps

Sound seems to be working well with the apps I have tried: vlc/2, (s)mplayer, "os/2 games"

Sound no longer works from dos games running in dosbox which "fakes" a soundblaster (sb16) for dos games to use which has always worked well when using the uniaud driver.
Anyone know if dos games can output sound in a standard (os/2 supplied/installed) dos environment using a usb soundbar? - don't have dos/win16 installed here.


So, happy to report your latest usb audio driver packages work well when usb soundbar is plugged into a usb2 port except for the startup sound. Not sure if sound from dos games running in dosbox should work with the usb soundbar and driver packages...


Thanks

Pete

3

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 06, 2024, 06:19:57 pm »

Hi Lars

Thanks for looking into this for me.

The MMPM2.INI file is attached as MMPM2.INI.txt for your perusal.

Current results with the Enhanced USB Audio packages installed is no sound output regardless of whether the soundbar is plugged into a usb3 or usb2 port. Opening System Setup -> Sound I can select a sound but clicking Play results in no noise.


Possibly of interest - simply because it shows sound should be possible:
If I delete the usbaudio.sys file and replace it with the version from USBAUDIO-12.16.exe following a reboot the Startup sound plays but does not complete and attempting to play any other sound results in various noises, system sounds play like they are "speeded up" and get worse with every attempt - timing problem maybe?

I rebooted with the soundbar plugged into a usb2 port. Startup sound does not complete, System Setup -> Sound plays the selected sound but Volume is stuck on 100% ie lowering the volume does not lower volume of sound.
I tried Klondike Solitaire which played a "dealing sound" for the 1st card then displayed "No connection found" for the rest, then hung until closed, Mahjongg works on 1st tile selected but displays "No connection found" when clicking on a matching tile then simply does not play sound or display the message again for further tile clicks - at least it does not hang.
Sound does not work in dosbox.
Sound does work with mplayer and vlc/2 - and volume control works with both apps.


So, with the Enhanced USB Audio packages installed but the usbaudio.sys file replaced by the usbaudio.sys file from USBAUDIO-12.16.exe we have some success.

However, if I Uninstall the Enhanced USB Audio packages and Install the USBAUDIO-12.16.exe files properly after a reboot there is no sound from either usb2 or usb3 ports with USB Wave selected.


Regards

Pete

4

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 04, 2024, 11:04:54 pm »

Hi Lars

I used the Programs -> Multimedia -> Multimedia Installer to select and Install both the Enhanced USB Audio packages from the ArcaOS5.1 iso file, mmpm2.ini looks fine with sections for WMBWAVEUSB01, WMBWAVE2USB01 and
[defaultnames]
 Waveaudio=WMBWAVEUSB01
 Ampmix=WMBAMPMIXUSB01


The lsusb output for this soundbar:-

Bus 002 Device 002: ID 413c:a510 Dell Computer Corp.
Device Descriptor:
  bLength                18
  bDescriptorType         1
  bcdUSB               2.00
  bDeviceClass            0 (Defined at Interface level)
  bDeviceSubClass         0
  bDeviceProtocol         0
  bMaxPacketSize0        64
  idVendor           0x413c Dell Computer Corp.
  idProduct          0xa510
  bcdDevice            2.06
  iManufacturer           3
  iProduct                1
  iSerial                 2
  bNumConfigurations      1
  Configuration Descriptor:
    bLength                 9
    bDescriptorType         2
    wTotalLength       0x0080
    bNumInterfaces          2
    bConfigurationValue     1
    iConfiguration          4 DELL Slim Soundbar SB521A
    bmAttributes         0x80
      (Bus Powered)
    MaxPower              500mA
    Interface Descriptor:
      bLength                 9
      bDescriptorType         4
      bInterfaceNumber        0
      bAlternateSetting       0
      bNumEndpoints           0
      bInterfaceClass         1 Audio
      bInterfaceSubClass      1 Control Device
      bInterfaceProtocol      0
      iInterface              6 DELL Slim Soundbar SB521A
      AudioControl Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                 9
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      1 (HEADER)
        bcdADC               1.00
        wTotalLength       0x003a
        bInCollection           1
        baInterfaceNr(0)        1
      AudioControl Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                12
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      2 (INPUT_TERMINAL)
        bTerminalID            14
        wTerminalType      0x0101 USB Streaming
        bAssocTerminal          0
        bNrChannels             2
        wChannelConfig     0x0003
          Left Front (L)
          Right Front (R)
        iChannelNames           0
        iTerminal              18 Speaker
      AudioControl Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                 9
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      3 (OUTPUT_TERMINAL)
        bTerminalID            15
        wTerminalType      0x0301 Speaker
        bAssocTerminal         14
        bSourceID               4
        iTerminal               0
      AudioControl Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                13
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      6 (FEATURE_UNIT)
        bUnitID                16
        bSourceID              14
        bControlSize            2
        bmaControls(0)     0x0003
          Mute Control
          Volume Control
        bmaControls(1)     0x0000
        bmaControls(2)     0x0000
        iFeature                0
      AudioControl Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                15
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      8 (EXTENSION_UNIT)
        bUnitID                 4
        wExtensionCode     0x0bda
        bNrInPins               1
        baSourceID(0)          16
        bNrChannels             2
        wChannelConfig     0x0003
          Left Front (L)
          Right Front (R)
        iChannelNames           0
        bControlSize            1
        bmControls(0)        0x01
        iExtension              0
    Interface Descriptor:
      bLength                 9
      bDescriptorType         4
      bInterfaceNumber        1
      bAlternateSetting       0
      bNumEndpoints           0
      bInterfaceClass         1 Audio
      bInterfaceSubClass      2 Streaming
      bInterfaceProtocol      0
      iInterface              0
    Interface Descriptor:
      bLength                 9
      bDescriptorType         4
      bInterfaceNumber        1
      bAlternateSetting       1
      bNumEndpoints           1
      bInterfaceClass         1 Audio
      bInterfaceSubClass      2 Streaming
      bInterfaceProtocol      0
      iInterface              0
      AudioStreaming Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                 7
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      1 (AS_GENERAL)
        bTerminalLink          14
        bDelay                  1 frames
        wFormatTag         0x0001 PCM
      AudioStreaming Interface Descriptor:
        bLength                11
        bDescriptorType        36
        bDescriptorSubtype      2 (FORMAT_TYPE)
        bFormatType             1 (FORMAT_TYPE_I)
        bNrChannels             2
        bSubframeSize           3
        bBitResolution         24
        bSamFreqType            1 Discrete
        tSamFreq[ 0]        48000
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                 9
        bDescriptorType         5
        bEndpointAddress     0x07  EP 7 OUT
        bmAttributes            9
          Transfer Type            Isochronous
          Synch Type               Adaptive
          Usage Type               Data
        wMaxPacketSize     0x0150  1x 336 bytes
        bInterval               4
        bRefresh                0
        bSynchAddress           0
        AudioStreaming Endpoint Descriptor:
          bLength                 7
          bDescriptorType        37
          bDescriptorSubtype      1 (EP_GENERAL)
          bmAttributes         0x01
            Sampling Frequency
          bLockDelayUnits         0 Undefined
          wLockDelay         0x0000
Device Qualifier (for other device speed):
  bLength                10
  bDescriptorType         6
  bcdUSB               2.00
  bDeviceClass          239 Miscellaneous Device
  bDeviceSubClass         2 ?
  bDeviceProtocol         1 Interface Association
  bMaxPacketSize0        64
  bNumConfigurations      1
Device Status:     0x0000
  (Bus Powered)


Regards

Pete

5

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 03, 2024, 01:16:24 am »

Hi Rich

Glad your setup works for you - gives me hope  :-)

The soundbar is made as an accessory for my monitor and is supplied with a very short captive usb(3? - internal colour is blue) lead which plugs into any of the 4 usb3 ports built into the monitor. The monitor's usb3 hub is connected to the system box using a usb3 lead into a usb3 port.

I tried plugging the soundbar into the system box usb2 ports, doublechecked USB Adapter Wave was set as Default Waveaudio device and Rebooted - no sound. Yes, the usb2 ports are known to work as they are located at front of box and get used for flash drive access frequently.

As the driver level could be the problem, I updated to 12.16 (was using AN 12.14)
Following a reboot there was still no sound

I also downloaded USBAUDIO-12.16.exe which unpackaged itself into \MMOS2\INSTALL\usbaudio but did not install any files anywhere.
I replaced the usbaudio.sys/sym files in \mmos2 with the files from \MMOS2\INSTALL\usbaudio and rebooted.

The Desktop Startup sound almost played - started but cut off about 66% of the way through.

Opening Sound I see the Current scheme has gone missing (shows <none>) but selecting a selecting a sound always ends up with a \desktop\ sound.

Sadly the sound produced when Play is clicked on any selected sound is definitely not the noise intended.

Do I need to "clean up" the mmos2 setup? - I have the files from the Enhanced USB audio packages installed although I am not using the drivers from the package.

Should I MInstall the USBAUDIO-12.16 files?

Or is this a case of opening a ticket an AN?


Thanks for your thoughts

Pete

6

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 02, 2024, 05:45:28 pm »

Hi All

I may have found the cause of no sound with this usb soundbar.

I'm guessing but think the following applies:-

     usbaudio.sys supports usb1
     usbaud2.sys supports usb2
  There is no "usbaud3.sys" ie a driver to support usb3 - this is a usb3 only system, no uhci, ohci or ehci controllers.

Is the above the cause of no sound output using USB Adapter Wave as Default?


Also a guess but think that aswitch.exe only works with usb1 and usb2 as it does not work here.


Regards

Pete

7

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: October 02, 2024, 04:05:00 pm »

Hi All

Thanks for all suggestions. Sadly neither setting USB Adapter Wave as Default or using aswitch.exe work...

Yes, the soundbar works in Windows - recognised on boot without user interference.

Any other tweaks/tricks I can try?


Regards

Pete

8

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: September 30, 2024, 09:40:38 pm »

Hi Lars

Thanks, that has "muddied the water" very well  :-)

The situation is fairly simple: On an existing working system I am replacing a pair of desktop speakers with a soundbar.

The desktop speakers have a power connector and (standard) stereo mini-jack audio connector.

The soundbar has only 1 usb connector for power and audio.

So, I need a way to route the audio output from existing soundchip (using uniaud) to the usb connected soundbar.

Do I need the USB Audio Driver installed as well?


Regards

Pete

9

Multimedia / Re: Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: September 30, 2024, 01:32:15 am »

Hi Rich

Hmmmm.... What "USB Adapter Wave" page? - I suspect that page only appears if a USB Audio Device is installed.


Regards

Pete

10

Multimedia / Can aswitch.exe be used for always connected/attached usb speakers?

« on: September 29, 2024, 11:06:56 pm »

Hi All

Probably a question for Rick to answer but if anyone else knows...

I have Dell SB521A soundbar - https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-slim-soundbar-sb521a/apd/520-aasi/pc-accessories - on order which has a usb power and audio connector, no separate audio lead.

Will aswitch.exe recognise already attached usb speakers at boot and do it's thing to output audio via usb or will I have to faff around unplugging/replugging usb speaker lead to get it to work?


Regards

Pete

11

Programming / Re: Qt6 Application Testing

« on: September 16, 2024, 08:24:55 pm »

Hi Eugene

Unzip QT6 package into a directory, eg d:\apps, keeping the directory structure - avoid mixing with existing *nix directory structure
Use a CMD file to set environment and start a qt6 app - see earlier post by Remy on page 39
Keep reading this thread for fine tuning/future releases - Martin updates page 1 with new releases


Hope the above helps - and maybe others can "fine tune" the above

Pete

12

Programming / Re: Qt6 Application Testing

« on: September 12, 2024, 05:11:57 am »

Hi Paul

Sorry, made a typo I have

'SET EXCEPTQ=Z'
'J:\Programs\qt6\Dooble\Dooble.exe'


Regards

Pete

13

Programming / Re: Qt6 Application Testing

« on: September 12, 2024, 02:30:16 am »

Hi Paul

The only TRP file generated in 7 or 8 silent exits is attached to my previous post. Yes, I set EXCEPT=Z before starting dooble.

You may be interested to know that the TFP file could not be found in the directory that dooble runs from but was in the SET LOGFILES location on this system.


Regards

Pete

14

Programming / Re: Qt6 Application Testing

« on: September 11, 2024, 03:16:52 pm »

Hi Paul

No TRP file - don't get these when the system locks solid, no popuplog.os2 entry either. Yes, I have the Silent Exit version of libcn0.dll installed but it has not produced any TRP files for silent exits so far.

This is a url that causes the above problem  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SomJLPR3Fk&pp=ygUKYWwgc3Rld2FydA%3D%3D

I've had a rummage through the mainboard BIOS and turned SMT (AMD HyperThreading) back on - turned off to see if that was causing problems. Now dooble loads youtube.com without exiting/hanging/locking system solid.


Had a lot of fun importing the dooble_accepted_or_blocked_domains.txt file as dooble locked solid requiring reboot, worked on the 3rd attempt - no idea why...


Had another try with the above url, page almost loaded and playback almost started then dooble did a silent exit. However, we got a TRP this time attached as 66e19bff-003b_15-DOOBLE-exceptq.txt



Regards

Pete

15

Programming / Re: Qt6 Application Testing

« on: September 11, 2024, 03:14:22 pm »

Hi Dave

VIRTUALADDRESSLIMIT=2560

I've run highmem.exe -c *.DLL within the qt6/libs directory

Deleted all files in dooble home to create a new profile


Regards

Pete