The software's audio processing algorithms do an excellent job of simulating the nuances of surround sound, creating a more expansive and enveloping soundstage. The sound is clear and detailed, with good separation between channels.
In comparison to Creative's Sound Blaster software, Razer Surround Pro 1.18 offers more intuitive controls and a more seamless user experience. However, Creative's software offers more advanced features, such as support for 3D audio and advanced equalization settings. Razer Surround Pro 1.18
represents one of the last major standalone releases of the software before Razer transitioned its audio technology into their unified platform, Razer Synapse . The software's audio processing algorithms do an excellent
Version 1.18 included an iconic interactive rainstorm demo. You could click on a 3D cube to hear how thunder, rain, and dripping water moved around your head. For many users, this demo alone was worth the Pro license fee. You could click on a 3D cube to
Unlike modern "always online" audio companions, version 1.18 stored the Pro license key locally. Once activated, you could disable Razer’s cloud sync and continue using 7.1 surround even on a disconnected LAN or during Razer’s server outages (which, historically, happened often).