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Rock your Razer Chroma devices with the Audio Visualizer

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Let your Razer Chroma-enabled devices rock to your beats with the beta Audio Visualizer, developed on the latest Razer Chroma SDK 4.8.

Fire off the colors not just on your Razer BlackWidow Chroma, but also on the newly supported Razer Mamba TE & Razer Firefly!

*EDIT* 19th January 2016
Hey everyone! I can't believe it has already almost been 4 months since this post came up and Chroma has come a long way since then! The Audio Visualizer is no longer an early build and the setup process is very simple, I've updated the steps below accordingly.


We’ll let the video du-du-du-du-do the showing:



We really appreciate all the work our community developers have put in to push the potential of the Razer Chroma technology and our friend @CalcProgrammer1 has really done a solid job on the Audio Visualizer. This new Audio Visualizer gives you the freedom to customize the color scheme and tweak its amplitude so you are only limited by your own creativity. Did we mention it’ll not just react to your music, but also to game audio?

Here’s how to get the fun started:

  • Ensure that you have connected you Chroma device and updated Synapse to the latest version
  • Once updated, make sure that under your Chroma device > Chroma Apps tab, you have "Chroma Apps" turned on
  • Head over to the Chroma Workshop and download the Audio Visualizer
  • Install the vc_redist.x86.exe file that comes together in the zip
  • Launch the Audio Visualizer and get rockin'



Have a go at it and show us what you are doing with your Chroma hardware.



Useful links:


FAQs:

To those facing the "mfc140.dll is missing" issue
Download the Visual Studio Redistributable version "vc_redist.x86.exe"

As this is a very early build, it clashes with Advanced Configurator occasionally.
Change your effects to the default ones e.g. Wave, Spectrum Cycling. You can then launch the application and your keyboard/mousemat/mice will show a blank slate until a sound is played.

What products does it work with? *EDIT*
It works with...

  • BlackWidow Chroma / TE
  • DeathStalker Chroma
  • Firefly
  • Diamondback
  • Naga Chroma/Naga Epic
  • Mamba TE/Mamba wireless
  • Orochi
  • DeathAdder Chroma
  • Tartarus Chroma
  • Orbweaver Chroma
  • Kraken 7.1 Chroma


The visualizer bars are really low, anyway to fix that?
You can bump the bar's height up by increasing the amplitude or your volume (not too much please).

How do I get the colours like the ones in the video?
Adjust "Foreground Mode" to the colour scheme that you like. In the video, I used "Rainbow Inverse". You can also add a "Background Mode" should you like.

Does it react to any sounds besides music?
It takes your Windows sound input, hence any sound - including your games or movies!

Do I have to turn off Synapse?
Closing Synapse before launching the app will be the safest.

Keyboard goes black but it does not react to any audio
As the program is reliant on some limited functions by Windows, be sure that your volume is cranked up or adjust the "Amplitude" to a higher value (Try in the 500s or 1000s)

I can't get it to work due to misc reasons that we have yet to identify
I apologize for this, this was meant to be a beta build and I shared it earlier as I knew the video will get you guys psyched for the app! We are using your feedbacks to build a better experience.

While it may be tedious right now, we WILL be reducing the steps and processes in due time with Synapse and etc. That is on top of more product support. Hang in there!
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Cpt.Radburn
RevoThrottle
Hie This is working link for Cynosa Chroma / Cynosa I was gonna make a YT Video but :C I have exams
I guess this Fix will work for everyone I'm using Synapse 3 ATM
And Cynosa Users Enjoy ❤️
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1q1frnY9ed-cojofUeZ5NqvHvjbDoLQfy
run it as administrator

I don't know how, but it worked for like one second and then it stopped working again, we're making progress!
(Not a cynosa user btw)
Thanks for your time on trying and fix this tho 😃
Chroma, Chroma everywhere. https://www.facebook.com/ImolaVOID
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Cpt.Radburn
I don't know how, but it worked for like one second and then it stopped working again, we're making progress!
(Not a cynosa user btw)
Thanks for your time on trying and fix this tho :D


copy paste the following in setting file n then keep it read only

amplitude=800
bkgd_bright=10
avg_size=8
decay=80
delay=50
nrml_ofst=0.040000
nrml_scl=0.500000
fltr_const=1.000000
window_mode=1
bkgd_mode=0
frgd_mode=15
single_color_mode=11
avg_mode=0
anim_speed=100.000000
reactive_bkgd=0
silent_bkgd=0
background_timeout=120
audio_device_idx=0
razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect
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HaoZz_Bryan
when the cynosa chroma pro can support Audio Visualizer?

It does support I'm using it on cynosa chroma
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RevoThrottle
copy paste the following in setting file n then keep it read only

amplitude=800
bkgd_bright=10
avg_size=8
decay=80
delay=50
nrml_ofst=0.040000
nrml_scl=0.500000
fltr_const=1.000000
window_mode=1
bkgd_mode=0
frgd_mode=15
single_color_mode=11
avg_mode=0
anim_speed=100.000000
reactive_bkgd=0
silent_bkgd=0
background_timeout=120
audio_device_idx=0
razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect


this is da global fix for chroma devices
Cpt.Radburn
RevoThrottle
this is da global fix for chroma devices

Not even a flash from anything (yes, ran the visualizer as admin, changed the settings.txt to read-only), I'd like to try rolling back to older versions, does anybody know which is the oldest version that supports the HDK?
Or if you know any other fix lol, thanks again anyway for your time :D

EDIT: Found out that the visualizer remains active in the tray, only way to close it is by closing the app from the task manager
Chroma, Chroma everywhere. https://www.facebook.com/ImolaVOID
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Does this work with the cynosa chroma
Cpt.Radburn
thinkVividYellowdepot315
Does this work with the cynosa chroma


dude just look at the replies

RevoThrottle
It does support I'm using it on cynosa chroma
Chroma, Chroma everywhere. https://www.facebook.com/ImolaVOID
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So, I'm already running that "razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect" fix, however while that has got it working on my Razer Cynosa Chroma (I wish the Pro was available with a UK layout but I digress...), I only have the static blue lighting on my Razer Tartarus V2. Anyone know a fix for making it work on that as well? Since the Tartarus V2 has individual key backlighting, it should theoretically be possible. I'd make an attempt at coding it in myself but I'm learning C# as my first language, not the C++ that the Audio Visualiser uses...
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Is this working with Ortana Chroma?
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I'm having an issue with my kraken 7.2 v2. Everything works (aux and monitor's speakers) exept for the headset. When I switch to kraken visualizer just freezes and nothing happens unless I switch to another output or close the app. It seems to be something about them running on synapse 2 while the rest is on the 3rd one, because once I deleted one of them it started to work, but I need both of them because I prefer synapse 3 and my headsets sounds bad without a calibration in synapse 2. Any help?
Where's the respawn?
AspectChromie
well its not working at all my me in this 2018 days feels bad =c
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AspectChromie
well its not working at all my me in this 2018 days feels bad =c

Please check out this thread
/issues-with-razer-blade-pro-fhd-synapse-2-0.32313/#post-434889
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does not work at all, it used to work back a few years but now when i try it the keyboard just does not go blank anymore
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hello

it does not work on Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro 😞 😞
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Paladinleeds
So, I'm already running that "razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect" fix, however while that has got it working on my Razer Cynosa Chroma (I wish the Pro was available with a UK layout but I digress...), I only have the static blue lighting on my Razer Tartarus V2. Anyone know a fix for making it work on that as well? Since the Tartarus V2 has individual key backlighting, it should theoretically be possible. I'd make an attempt at coding it in myself but I'm learning C# as my first language, not the C++ that the Audio Visualiser uses...


Having the same issue with Razer Tartarus V2. I hadn't used the audio visualizer in a while but I remember it working back in March 2018 with version 3.05.
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AMETHYSTsleekCitrine389
Having the same issue with Razer Tartarus V2. I hadn't used the audio visualizer in a while but I remember it working back in March 2018 with version 3.05.


aaa okay thanks
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AMETHYSTsleekCitrine389
Having the same issue with Razer Tartarus V2. I hadn't used the audio visualizer in a while but I remember it working back in March 2018 with version 3.05.

I've tried picking up 3.05 but it still isn't working with my Razer Tartarus V2
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I know this is a bit old but do you plan on making this work with the new Cynosa Chroma/Pro?
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What products does it work with? *EDIT*
It works with...

  • BlackWidow Chroma / TE
  • DeathStalker Chroma
  • Firefly
  • Diamondback
  • Naga Chroma/Naga Epic
  • Mamba TE/Mamba wireless
  • Orochi
  • DeathAdder Chroma
  • Tartarus Chroma
  • Orbweaver Chroma
  • Kraken 7.1 Chroma

Do you plan on making it so the Cynosa/Cynosa Pro will work with this as well?
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Does this work with the new Blackwidow TE Chroma V2?
I think that the Visualizer doesn't support it.
TipTop009
2dafuture
I added the line "razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect" to the setting file and then press enter to add one more blank line.


I have a razer blade pro and ''razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect'' helped fix the problem, so problem solved thanks so much!
TipTop009
Hello anyone with a razer blade pro to fix this please add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect to the setting document file in your Audio Visualizer folder and save the file this should fix your problem. I found the fix for it on razer insider thread /rock-your-razer-chroma-devices-with-the-audio-visualizer.8796/page-86 I added the line "razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect" to the setting file and then press enter to add one more blank line. Hope this helps.
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I ordered a Razer Blade Pro so I will soon add support for it properly. Also moving the project to GitLab after today's announcement. I'll leave the Github project up as a mirror but all issue tracking and merge requests should be done on the GitLab project from now on.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Very helpful post! Thank you so much.

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For many of you having issues, I would like to recommend checking the Services tab in Task Manager. If your "Razer Chroma SDK Service" is "Not Running" or "Stopped", right-click and select "Start" or "Start Service". I was having difficulty trying to get this audio visualizer to work, spending approximately four and a half days to no avail. I tried every other solution posted here, but none of them worked for me. Couldn't find any other answers online that I haven't already tried, and I practically gave up all hope. Then one day, I was poking around my Services tab in Task Manager, and low and behold, "Razer Chroma SDK Service" was marked as "Stopped". And I kid you not, the very moment I right-clicked and pressed "Start", suddenly all of my Razer Chroma equipment went black (no lighting effects). With a sudden wind of hope rushing through me, I opened up YouTube and played a video, and sure enough the audio visualizer was working! So if any of you are still having issues, check your "Razer Chroma SDK Service" in the Services tab of Task Manager!
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