While the software is available for free, everyone that will download it will be prompted with the option to make a donation to the Child’s Play charity. In 2014 the software will get a price tag of $19.99. The best thing? It’s actually free for anyone that will create a Razer Synapse account before the end of the year as “recognition of the support that the gaming community gives Razer, and in solidarity with its trade partners in gaming”.
These settings can be accessed anytime and will automatically update new systems to previous calibrated settings.
Razer Surround is available as a complementary software add-on, integrated within Razer’s Synapse 2.0 application, offering virtual 7.1 surround sound and storing individual audio signatures in the cloud. Razer Surround gives gamers a truly individualized 7.1 surround sound and attuned 3D audio experience, allowing them to acoustically pinpoint exact locations of opponents in game, providing “the unfair advantage” in gameplay.
With the patent-pending Razer Surround audio engine, users have the option to calibrate their personal surround sound settings through a series of listening tests to match their preferences, giving them far superior positional sound over traditional virtual solutions. As such, virtual surround sound traditionally falls short compared to discrete surround sound setups. The current generation of virtual surround technology often provides inaccurate listening experiences because individuals perceive sound differently based on their distinct ear sizes and shapes. Razer Surround Is a state-of-the-art audio engine that provides 7.1 virtual surround sound with any stereo headphones. Here’s the official blurb included in the press release: Razer just sent in a press release announcing Razer Surround, a software that is allegedly able to add virtual 7.1 surround to any stereo headset.