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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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MayGreenheadwire320
I just downloaded the files and launched the audio visualizer, then proceeded to play music.
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too bad it isn't showing on the keyboard 😕
badluckjack
I'm running Windows 10(64-bit). Didn't work at first, but after I downloaded and installed the x86 version of the VC Redistributable, it works. And I must say....

I'm impressed. Nice job!!!
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well this is a nice fun feature, can be used for streams and videos and such, needs some more options on editing the the visualizer...
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PrimitiveStalker
Isn't working for me. I did all the steps but when i start the Visualizer it says "MSVCP140.ddll,mfc140.dll and VCRUNTIME140.dll" are missing. Can you help me?



same prob wif me.
any1 help?
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yoursmello
same prob wif me.
any1 help?
Download vc_redist.x86.exe instead of x64. This might help
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i did the same as instructions says. but how can my keyboard know that im using that programm? restart computer? or activate sth so my keyboard know it?
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Can confirm x64 install doesn't work, but the software launches fine after installing x86 on a win7 x64 OS. However, the program doesn't detect my chroma keyboard, or at least doesn't do anything. How are you guys getting it to activate? Could it be because of my multiple custom lighting configurations?
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SumAznGui
i did the same as instructions says. but how can my keyboard know that im using that programm? restart computer? or activate sth so my keyboard know it?

The program knows that you are using this keyboard,
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I did everything . my keyboard just chill and show nothingo_O
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Anyone know how to get this for Chroma Mouses and the Firefly?
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I have it working and the programme is showing audio being played, but nothing is happening on my keyboard what so ever?
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thk for the help. is work
PrimitiveStalker
Download vc_redist.x86.exe instead of x64. This might help
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PrimitiveStalker
The program knows that you are using this keyboard,


so it should automatically do what the video does? even when i have a profile open like waves etc?
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frozenL1QU1D
Can confirm x64 install doesn't work, but the software launches fine after installing x86 on a win7 x64 OS. However, the program doesn't detect my chroma keyboard, or at least doesn't do anything. How are you guys getting it to activate? Could it be because of my multiple custom lighting configurations?

same question goes for me 😛
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Does anyone know how to get the program to actually work in the way it does in the video? My keyboard responds to the visualiser but just decides to have a spasm of lighting rather, than anything like it meant to
njbmartin
Riordan89
Hey i hope you can help me.

my Visualizer shows some lights but my Keybord doesn't want to show them do someone know why?


It's based on volume, so turn up the amplitude if you're seeing a few keys light up. If you're keyboard didn't go black, you need to make sure you've enabled the correct SDK version (32-bit / 64-bit). You may also need to restart for the SDK to be installed correctly.

Also to everyone, make sure you're using the latest version of synapse.
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Hey guys! Here are some answer to your queries.

To those facing the "mfc140.dll is missing" issue
Download the Visual Studio Redistributable version "vc_redist.x86.exe"
Only should you still face an issue, you can try the 64bit version "vc_redist.x64.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?
It works with the Blackwidow Chroma, Blackwidow Chroma TE, Firefly, Mamba TE and the Deathadder Chroma.

Kraken 7.1 Chroma is not supported.

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.

*Added all these points to the main post too*
njbmartin
frozenL1QU1D
Can confirm x64 install doesn't work, but the software launches fine after installing x86 on a win7 x64 OS. However, the program doesn't detect my chroma keyboard, or at least doesn't do anything. How are you guys getting it to activate? Could it be because of my multiple custom lighting configurations?


@Razer|Rfx forgot to mention that if you have used the Advanced Configurator, then the SDK currently does not work. Change your default effects to one of the standard effects for it to work (static etc.)
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njbmartin
@Razer|Rfx forgot to mention that if you have used the Advanced Configurator, then the SDK currently does not work. Change your default effects to one of the standard effects for it to work (static etc.)

Ha! Same time as me
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tried installing x86 first... MSVCP140.ddll,mfc140.dll and VCRUNTIME140.dll" are missing..

installed x64 MSVCP140.ddll,mfc140.dll and VCRUNTIME140.dll" are missing.

DEAD END
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Doesn't seem to be working for me. I ran all the steps with the x86 version. I have a BlackWidow Chroma. Ive tried with Synapse running and not running. Tried with multiple sound output settings, and from different sound players (online, and offline).
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Razer|Rfx
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.


Tried that. It didn't go blank. It's still on the default effect (static).
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Mine goes black but then doesn't react to any sound playing. Any advice on how to get it working from there?
IndieKings
This is so cool, sweet
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