Windows 10: Windows 10 1903 Spatial Sound Activate 7.1 Virtual Surround Option Missing

Hello everyone!

I'm in need of some help.
I installed the new Windows 10 1903 May Update (Build 18362.145), and i noticed that, in the audio device properties, Spatial Sound tab, the option to turn on/off the 7.1 Virtual Surround is gone
In 1809, i used Windows Sonic together with Nahimic 2+ (my MSI laptop model doesn't support Nahimic 3), but had to disable that option, otherwise the Nahimic effects were disabled. In 1903, everytime i select Windows Sonic, Nahimic effects gets disabled, meaning that the 7.1 Virtual Surround is activating and i don't like the sound with that option on, or with only the Nahimic effects... The sweetspot for me is using both...

I tried to search this option in Windows 10 Definitions app in the Sound options section, and could not find it anywhere...

I had to revert to 1809 because of this, until i could find a solution. Other than this, i found the new version of Windows 10 good and was stable while i used it (at least on my laptop configuration), compared to 1809 when it was released, so congrats to Microsoft for that achievement, and hope you can continue to improve and fix the bugs and problems of Windows 10!


Is this completely removed in this windows version, or has it been moved to another place and i missed it somehow?

When searching Google i find no mention of this either.

I have a MSI GS73VR-7RF with all drivers updated to last version.

Hope someone can help me, or at least clarify this doubt, if possible.


Cheers.

:)

 

spatial sound

Hi,

Windows Sonic is Microsoft’s audio platform for more immersive audio. It includes integrated spatial sound on Windows, with support for both surround and elevation audio cues.

We would like to more about your issue:

• Were there changes made on your device prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

Looking forward to you prompt response.

 

Dolby Atmos Headphones Spatial viritual surround sound 7.1 on or off?


The option "turn on 7.1 virtual surround sound"

Do you need to turn this on or off in use with Dolby Atmos for headphones?
I read you need to disable "enhancements" when using Dolby Atmos

However since the 7.1 virtual sound option is in the tab of spatial audio, where dolby atmos resides.
It gives the impression they are ment to be used together.

Does anyone have more knowledge about this?

 

Spatial Sound

Hi,

The Spatial Sound feature is available in Windows 10 but by default, it has been disabled. To enable it, follow the steps below:

• In the notification area, right-click on the sound icon.
• In the context menu, click on Playback devices.
• Select your playback device and then click on Properties.
• Click on the Spatial sound tab.
• Select the Spatial sound format you want to apply.

Get back to us if there is anything else. We'll be glad to help.