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AC!D sound Engine (All devices ICS+)

Just wanted to share what I found exploring xda. I claim none of these mods.
A quick summary: It makes your music sound better with various mods including Team AC!D's own modifications. Check out the thread for details and how to flash it.
I've used this on Embryo 5.3, AOKP, and Slimbean. All was working fine. Follow the instructions their thread and you should be fine. I won't be say if this or another mod is better for the same reason that "which ROM is better?" threads aren't allowed. I don't know much about audio/music/mods, but I do know this will not brick a white AT&T i727 Galaxy SII Skyrocket ( For those who don't know which forum is this.) I will do my best to answer any questions, but your best bet for a relevant answer is their thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002367
My apologies if this is a repeat thread, I've looked in most of the pages in each sub-section and done a search in each sub-section (xda/google.)
All credit goes to Team AC!D
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Thanks for sharing this thread. I just flashed it onto a "White Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket running Cyanogenmod 10" and it works plus sounds great.
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We can confirm that it works on black skyrockets as well, cyanogenmod 10 latest nightly working perfectly using play music and the beats dsp mod.
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If it will just play music over Bluetooth it will be a step in the right direction for me. Lately every time I've tried has resulted in an instant reboot...
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Mine plays Le Musique via Bluetooth. The only thing is that it doesn't sound as good as the headphones plugged in. I use HD Motorolla stereo headset it doesn't make my phone reboot. I found a weird bug tho. When I open the WALKMAN app it stutters (it is awesome.)
My setup:
Hardware: Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket
Software: LiquidSmooth 4.1.2
Sound Engine: ACID Audio Engine V5
Music Player: Walkman
EQ:

If you flash the AC!D without any add on, you can use other equalizers or players without any problems. It might help with your Bluetooth problem. Make sure you flash on a clean install.

Jhong209 said:
If you flash the AC!D without any add on, you can use other equalizers or players without any problems. It might help with your Bluetooth problem. Make sure you flash on a clean install.
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I'm going to reflash everything soon to try to fix this issue anyway. I removed my previous sound mod and flashed this and still got the immediate reboot.
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EDIT: Hm...Reflashed everything and installed this mod with the Walkman addon pack. For some reason the Walkman player will not play at all... The play button is grayed out... Weird.

liquidzoo said:
I'm going to reflash everything soon to try to fix this issue anyway. I removed my previous sound mod and flashed this and still got the immediate reboot.
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Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati
EDIT: Hm...Reflashed everything and installed this mod with the Walkman addon pack. For some reason the Walkman player will not play at all... The play button is grayed out... Weird.
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I flashed walkman player too, it seems you have to open it, click play twice, exit, go back in and it'll play.
I also get random reboots just with Walkman. Well, not exactly random, whenever the screen turns off while Walkman player is on, it'll reboot.

Thanks for sharing this!
Works great with my Samsung SGH-i727 running CM10 stable.
Flashed the AC!D Audio Engine and the Walkman player. It's an AWESOME music mod.
I wasn't sure how to get rid of DSP Manager like the instructions said to do. There was no "uninstall" function in the app list.. only a greyed out "Disable" button. Decided not to worry about it and flashed anyway. Everything seems to be working fine.
Great stuff! :good:

To delete DSP manager I downloaded root browser and went to System<app<DSP manager I long pressed and click delete. That got rid of it.
AC!D is cool but I am having some problems with the Walkman player stuttering really bad on me. Cheers
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Sweet! Thanks man! Working great and sounding good
Sent From My: Gallaxy S II Skyrocket. probably on some cool ROM

This sound engine isn't very good for me. It cuts in and out and doesn't sound very good even when it works.
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I just may have to try this.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6020/1352790016228.png

xcrazydx said:
This sound engine isn't very good for me. It cuts in and out and doesn't sound very good even when it works.
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Sorry to hear that. I've never had any cut offs or anything like that. Are you using any of the add-ons?
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Jhong209 said:
Sorry to hear that. I've never had any cut offs or anything like that. Are you using any of the add-ons?
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Just the sound engine and walkman.
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Can someone answer a question for me? I'm a bit fuzzy on the details:
Is the "walkman" a standalone music app? Like, an actual music player, or is it some sort of plug-in?
I like using PowerAmp and would like to continue using it... Wondering if this AC!D sound engine would work with that....

bobgodd said:
Can someone answer a question for me? I'm a bit fuzzy on the details:
Is the "walkman" a standalone music app? Like, an actual music player, or is it some sort of plug-in?
I like using PowerAmp and would like to continue using it... Wondering if this AC!D sound engine would work with that....
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walkman is a music player

kuroihoshi said:
walkman is a music player
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Ok, so is this MOD usable without the player? Hopefully someone is using it without the Walkman player.

bobgodd said:
Ok, so is this MOD usable without the player? Hopefully someone is using it without the Walkman player.
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Im using this without walkman. Totally works. I also use audio fx from the market as an equalizer. If your using the uclk4 rom, theres a bit more you have to do.
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Been using it for a bit now and I'm getting mixed feelings. Since I use power amp religiously, I did not download the Walkman player, but instead opted for their eq app. The adjustments in the eq all are pretty good and very noticeable when using he YouTube app, but hardly noticeable at all while playing music in power amp. I had all power amps eq and any sound settings turned off and still couldn't hear any discernable difference with any changes in their eq app. Very weird.
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Acid Audio Engine?

Does Acid Audio Engine work on cm10 alpha 4?
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Yes... Don't flash v7... Look for v5. Confirmed working.
Edit: You might wanna try Viper4Android audio found over @ Android Software Development. It's satisfying..:thumbup:
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why not v7.0
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Ashish Lahare said:
why not v7.0
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I've tried almost all sound mods in XDA . In v7, Acid seems to abandoned Noozxoide. So if you're a Noozxoide fan (audiophile), you're gonna be disappointed. In v5, you get to choose either Awesome or Noozxoide. Meaning, you still got an option to choose. My recommendation: Make a nandroid, delete all current sound mods, try Viper4Android.. High clarity and powerful bass... I installed it on all my devices after I tried it once. It's only a 300kb file with installation instructions in it. To me, the other BIG BRAND sound mods can't even come close...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Megabassbeats for jb v2 is way better than fancy acid sound mod.

As per my experiencing and long term testing I can say that all sound mods practically dont give any differen quality (we dont have dedicated sound chip). Our default system lib files are much capable to give high quality sound. If anybody want good quality sound then use high quality headphones with good music player having wide variety of effective equilizers with deep bass and treble effect. For me poweramp perform best job in music player category.

vishal24387 said:
As per my experiencing and long term testing I can say that all sound mods practically dont give any differen quality (we dont have dedicated sound chip). Our default system lib files are much capable to give high quality sound. If anybody want good quality sound then use high quality headphones with good music player having wide variety of effective equilizers with deep bass and treble effect. For me poweramp perform best job in music player category.
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You should try before replying. Have you tried Viper4Android's Xhifi? If you an audiophile, you should really give it a go. It's only a 300kb zip file with installation instructions in it.
Edit: In fact, try it with stock earbuds/ common headphones...

chung1213 said:
Does Acid Audio Engine work on cm10 alpha 4?
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v5AC!D works well, with Dolby add-on...

Lim Wee Huat said:
You should try before replying. Have you tried Viper4Android's Xhifi? If you an audiophile, you should really give it a go. It's only a 300kb zip file with installation instructions in it.
Edit: In fact, try it with stock earbuds/ common headphones...
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ok bro...i will try it I read those instruction but its quite confusing. Can u explain me in simplified way?

vishal24387 said:
ok bro...i will try it I read those instruction but its quite confusing. Can u explain me in simplified way?
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Go for Xhifi.. No probs to use the ICS file if on jellybean. The instructions are in the zip. Unzip and you need to change 2 system files to .bak and then replace it with their file found in the zip. It written by a Chinese fellow from China. Damn, he's a sound mod talent.
Edit: I used to a big Acid Audio fan too.. Even followed their FB page for news.

I've tried acid audio v5 and also viper4android... but I think acid audio is quite better... I mainly listen to music and I find better sound quality with acid audio...
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mathew1234 said:
I've tried acid audio v5 and also viper4android... but I think acid audio is quite better... I mainly listen to music and I find better sound quality with acid audio...
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Acid v5 was good but I found its bass a bit too hard when compared to Xhifi's while Xhifi can more even specific by using its Ho clarity and Lo contour tunings. Too bad, I'm not into FX..That's like really going into details just using device's speakers. Anyway, Best of all, it doesn't leave tons of files on your device.

Lim Wee Huat said:
Acid v5 was good but I found its bass a bit too hard when compared to Xhifi's while Xhifi can more even specific by using its Ho clarity and Lo contour tunings. Too bad, I'm not into FX..That's like really going into details just using device's speakers. Anyway, Best of all, it doesn't leave tons of files on your device.
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I'm using XHiFi now.. The sound seems to be pretty good.. And like mentioned above just three files replaced and so simple no mess like the others..
Anyway I have always had the issue of audio skipping.. That is, there is random short pause which I find really annoying.. I've tried nearly all mods, except acid and none of them seem to solve a the issue..
It would be great if someone has a solution to that.. I'm on cm10 and poweramp. Audio buffer setting is max in poweramp..

ivAnash said:
I'm using XHiFi now.. The sound seems to be pretty good.. And like mentioned above just three files replaced and so simple no mess like the others..
Anyway I have always had the issue of audio skipping.. That is, there is random short pause which I find really annoying.. I've tried nearly all mods, except acid and none of them seem to solve a the issue..
It would be great if someone has a solution to that.. I'm on cm10 and poweramp. Audio buffer setting is max in poweramp..
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Did you uninstall previous sound mods before installing V4A? I think it's best to refer back to the developer for solution..

Lim Wee Huat said:
Did you uninstall previous sound mods before installing V4A? I think it's best to refer back to the developer for solution..
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Everytime I plan to apply a new music mod, I reflash the rom so there are no residues from the previous mod.. That is what I did with this..

ivAnash said:
I'm using XHiFi now.. The sound seems to be pretty good.. And like mentioned above just three files replaced and so simple no mess like the others..
Anyway I have always had the issue of audio skipping.. That is, there is random short pause which I find really annoying.. I've tried nearly all mods, except acid and none of them seem to solve a the issue..
It would be great if someone has a solution to that.. I'm on cm10 and poweramp. Audio buffer setting is max in poweramp..
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****, me too. Gonna research on this and keep you updated.
Btw, I used awesome beats for a while on poweramp and realized it sucks pretty bad, a good poweramp config wins every time. That beats crap is just overhyped dr dre fanboy ultra treble/bass

How am I supposed to UNINSTALL the previous mods? The post also says to remove dsp manager I guess. I've installed the zip version V5.. I can see the 'acid audio technology enabled' notification but no percievable difference in sound and it's not that I'm not good at listening. Is there any possibility that it doesn't get installed properly even though I can see the acid audio app? And yes I'm on cm9 a14 and the nicsptl a11 kernel.
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[APP] **all devices** Remove volume limit on headphones!

Hi all! You want loud music on headphones? this program is for you trial version is free for 7 days in google play. I recommend. sorry for my English.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...IuYW5kcm9pZC5kZXNpcmVzb3VuZHVubG9ja3RyaWFsIl0.
Install like simple apk,this will work automatically after plug the headphones.
Tested on xperia j stock ics.
wyklepano z XPERII JOT tapatalkiem

but unfortunately this app changes stereo sound in mono sound.

I have stereo.
wyklepano z XPERII JOT tapatalkiem

Do you see any change? Because in the comment section.people say it does nothing
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Sound are very loud, this is no1 app in my phone.
wyklepano z XPERII JOT tapatalkiem

Damiano1234 said:
Sound are very loud, this is no1 app in my phone.
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I've done a little research online and it seems that this does not work on all phones. I'm gonna try it tomorrow and see what happens.
Thanks for sharing!

just share...
i just ask, maybe we can mod something how to make sound loud like headset sound and speaker sound. because i have samsung galaxy mini when i dial number *#*#197328640#*#* then show option on max amp to make sound loudness. may we can mod ".lib" or something. this my argument because i still newbie to mod xperia...

I get mono too, try to check it installing another player and change the balance, if its mono, you still have sound in both sides, if stereo you will notice the blance control working, this kind of apps move the media channel to voice channel, the voice channel dont have the hearing protection but the quality is a little lower (you can hear a subtle noise in background) and is mono instead stereo, is a good workround but no the best, the app sound boost Sound Boost do the same thing and its free

Works AWESOME!!! Thanks... Aptoide have payed app for free
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No need to use that. Use viper 4 android fx instead. Set +6.0db output gain and youll know its really loud.
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zzztidurvirus said:
No need to use that. Use viper 4 android fx instead. Set +6.0db output gain and youll know its really loud.
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Yes but with viper and volume boost is extra loud...
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Massive thanks
Use the volume boost with Viper4anrdoid, The results are amazing. try it. Be carefull it really belts out the sound

[Q] Help Needed! Bad Sound quality through earphones in my Xperia L

Can anyone suggest anything??

Bad how?
Crackly?
Not loud enough?
Too loud?
Mumbly?
Distorted?
What headphones?
What app are you using?
Are they good quality MP3's?
Have you tried playing will all the different audio settings in walkman and in the sounds panel in the settings?
You've given zero info.

It isn,t loud enogh!!
I don't find it loud enough!!
although i've tried every possible setting in the walkman!!

NaveenRor said:
I don't find it loud enough!!
although i've tried every possible setting in the walkman!!
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try to use another player, walkmann is crap, the sound indeed is too low, i noticed that too
i'm using poweramp, best player in my opinion.

NaveenRor said:
Can anyone suggest anything??
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Use power amp or beats manager
Hit thnx
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Stock earpiece?

Just used viper 4 android.. Google it.

You're probably using stock earphone because Xperia L has one of the best sound quality I've ever heard.
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Share the settings you use for equalizer in WALKMAN.

How do you prefer to listen to your favorite music?
Please share the settings you use in WALKMAN and help everyone to make the most out of Xperia L.
Here's mine...

I use viper4android(far far better than walkman default equaliser)
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I just use Clear Audio+, sounds great with all my different Sony headphones.
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This is the settings I use.
But before I checked Clear Audio+, I boosted the bass, because I listen to tons of house, classic disco and jazz.
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before im on jb 4.1.2 and i love my Walkman™ app. But since i updated my phone to kk 4.4.2 and i want to have my Walkman™ back. is it possible??

Ported Walkman in CM11 is sucks and those DSP manager equalizer is sure crap. Alternatively, use shuttle music player on play store. Works great with built-in equalizer.
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shadowclone said:
before im on jb 4.1.2 and i love my Walkman™ app. But since i updated my phone to kk 4.4.2 and i want to have my Walkman™ back. is it possible??
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Absolutely. It is possible. A friend of mine uses Walkman on Nexus 4. Simply download it, someone must have uploaded it.
But porting Sony's in built-in sound enhancements is tricky.

Noomaan said:
Absolutely. It is possible. A friend of mine uses Walkman on Nexus 4. Simply download it, someone must have uploaded it.
But porting Sony's in built-in sound enhancements is tricky.
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thank you. can you please give me the link on the walkman app? I'll try this one

shadowclone said:
thank you. can you please give me the link on the walkman app? I'll try this one
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Here you go...
www.droidviews.com/latest-movies-album-and-walkman-apps-by-sony/
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468566

Noomaan said:
Here you go...
www.droidviews.com/latest-movies-album-and-walkman-apps-by-sony/
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468566
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Thank you for the link. im already using it!! :cheers:

shadowclone said:
Thank you for the link. im already using it!! :cheers:
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You're welcome.

I have it almost max since the volume is a bit lower than what I want. I use the earphones that came with the phone and a MDRZX100A, both volumes were pretty low with the latter unfortunately lower. Dunno if using other headphones would make the volume louder. I also use SoundBoost app.
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Well I belive that is best set up for it:
400 at +3
1k at +1
2.5k at +3
6k at +5
16kHz at +7
Clear Bass at +4
Hope that helps u guys, I've been use that set up for a while n it's good for sound, u have bit touch on bass but not too much of it n bit of louder kick, it's all balanced quite well, so yeah enjoy ur music like ;p

Mine. I found this settings long time ago and it was surprisingly awesome! I flashed @androidexpert35 's port and it works perfectly on latest cm12.1. All of the function work well!