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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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SteelGH
Why you need to close Razer Synapse when you are using audio visualizer?And after you finished using music lights woah i cant find my short cut razer synapse on my task bar.So to remedy that again i reset my pc any configuration or upgrades for this?maybe do this config same like in razer cortex when finished using music visualization turn back to normal mode just for the thoughts.
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Steelghost
Why you need to close Razer Synapse when you are using audio visualizer?And after you finished using music lights woah i cant find my short cut razer synapse on my task bar.So to remedy that again i reset my pc any configuration or upgrades for this?maybe do this config same like in razer cortex when finished using music visualization turn back to normal mode just for the thoughts.


You don't actually need to close it, just set a static or basic profile so it doesn't interfere.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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RangerTJSC
Having the same issue. Running 1.08 with Synapse closed and still flickers.


Go back to 1.07 for now, I'll do more work on it to fix the issues in 1.08. The normalizer was a big change and doesn't work quite right with its default values. I also need to test different frequencies of input device.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Stupid question. Can't find 1.07 download. Have a link?
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1.07: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Fq0HEJolPtREtFRUFNQV8yamM/view?usp=sharing
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
1.07: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Fq0HEJolPtREtFRUFNQV8yamM/view?usp=sharing

i went back to 1.07 (it was working before i updated to the new synapse version) but now it just stays black i have a death adder chroma any fixes or do i need to want for another new version
ps it there any way to downgrade synapse
Poofs_The_Mutt
it still doesn't work with the Blackwidow Chroma TE. All I get when I launch the add-on is a blank keyboard (all the lights turn off like it's going to work) but even when I increase the amplitude it still doesn't work.
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Razzaroo21
it still doesn't work with the Blackwidow Chroma TE. All I get when I launch the add-on is a blank keyboard (all the lights turn off like it's going to work) but even when I increase the amplitude it still doesn't work.

Does the preview show anything? If you select rainbow background mode does the keyboard light up? Are you sure you're using 1.07/1.08? The lights shutting off is good as that means the SDK is working properly.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
Poofs_The_Mutt
CalcProgrammer1
Does the preview show anything? If you select rainbow background mode does the keyboard light up? Are you sure you're using 1.07/1.08? The lights shutting off is good as that means the SDK is working properly.

the Preview shows the equalizer running with the music, even when I select the Rainbow mode and I'm using v1.07. and yes I know the SDK is working but nothing is showing on the keyboard even when the amplitude is at 800%
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Hmm, that's strange then. Make sure your keyboard brightness is turned up (Fn+F12 IIRC). Try a different USB port if that doesn't work.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
Poofs_The_Mutt
CalcProgrammer1
Hmm, that's strange then. Make sure your keyboard brightness is turned up (Fn+F12 IIRC). Try a different USB port if that doesn't work.

Brightness is at 100% tried multiple ports same issue arises.
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Your program kills synapse...is that normal?
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SirJammy
I have it working and the programme is showing audio being played, but nothing is happening on my keyboard what so ever?

switch to a neutral profile in your chroma configurator maybe.. or just increase the brightness ^^

btw. is there a way to save the programs "profile"? want to put it in the autostart and not to have set the values everytime
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I could add command line arguments for all the parameters, then when you create your autostart shortcut you can add the parameters on the start command. That saves from having to create a local file since my program doesn't have a dedicated install path. I may look into save files later.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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I tried everything. It still doesn't work, I tried closing synapse and restartin my computer but I cant get Razer_Chroma_SDK_Core_v0.4.8.exe to run and so I can't install it.
Please I need help:(:(:(
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CalcProgrammer1
I could add command line arguments for all the parameters, then when you create your autostart shortcut you can add the parameters on the start command. That saves from having to create a local file since my program doesn't have a dedicated install path. I may look into save files later.


That sounds great tho!
And sorry for causing the trouble ^^'
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Razer|Rfx
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!

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:

  • Download and install ‘Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015’ from Microsoft. Choose the vc_redist.x86.exe version
  • Download the SDK Installers and install the "SDK Core Files".
  • From the same download in (2), extract ‘Razer_Chroma_SDK_Documentation_Beta4.8.zip’ to any location.

    • Locate the file ‘Enable SDK Support.reg’ in the folder.
    • Run the x64/x86 for 64bit/32bit computers.

  • Download and run the Audio Visualizer.


(This is an early build so please pardon the manual processes – we’ll improve on this).

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 the Blackwidow Chroma, Firefly and the Mamba TE.

The Blackwidow TE, Deathadder Chroma and Kraken 7.1 Chroma are not supported FOR NOW. However, we will see them in the future! This is still an early build so hang on tight while more product support is being added in.

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!



Will you be making a mac compatible version of this?
soonann
Pardon my stupidity, but will makin the lights on my mouse go full dubstep mode damage the lights in any way ? I have this impression that if you keep playing with the lights (like turning your pc off and on without shutting down properly) and they have to keep switching between modes, they might burn out and die lol.
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For those of you looking to make this work with the Blackwidow Chroma TE, and even the Deathadder 2013, use the 1.07 download.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Fq0HEJolPtREtFRUFNQV8yamM/view

Use the sdk from the OP's post and the x86, and it will work.
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Well i did all of the steps above. Sadly to no avail. I downloaded the vc_redist 86, and did the x86 sdk support. Using a windows 10 64 bit. And when i tried to use the "sdk core files" it just opens and vanishes. Would love to get this program to work, while i use the Blackwidow Chroma for a Keyboard. It's all working fine, but the keyboard is ignoring the lighting from your visualizer program.
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pricebailey123
For those of you looking to make this work with the Blackwidow Chroma TE, and even the Deathadder 2013, use the 1.07 download.


Is this for real?! Because I have all of the VC versions and they do not support DA2013.
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Hi Koba
Is this for real?! Because I have all of the VC versions and they do not support DA2013.


No, CHROMA DeathAdder only, none of the non-Chroma peripherals are supported at all in the SDK.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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SA_Shade
Pardon my stupidity, but will makin the lights on my mouse go full dubstep mode damage the lights in any way ? I have this impression that if you keep playing with the lights (like turning your pc off and on without shutting down properly) and they have to keep switching between modes, they might burn out and die lol.


Not at all, LEDs handle on/off cycles incredibly well. The impact of on/off cycles is negligible to an LEDs lifespan. In fact, the LEDs on your keyboard are NEVER on continuously. It uses a matrix driver IC that scans through all the LEDs in sequence hundreds or thousands of times per second, that's how you can drive that many LEDs (110+ keys x 3 channels = 330+ LEDs) with only a few driver chips. It gives the illusion of constantly on because it's flashing really really fast. Plus, whenever you dim the LEDs below 100%, it also achieves this by making the pulses shorter, a process known as pulse width modulation (PWM).

Little test I just did since I was curious. The BW Chroma LEDs are pulsed (scanned) at approximately 1000Hz. You can measure this using a pretty simple setup consisting of just a photoresistor (light sensor), battery, and oscilloscope. The keyboard is at 100% brightness, so you would think the light output would be constant, but the readings show otherwise.

http://imgur.com/a/ZQHs3
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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So I got everything installed and when I open up the keyboard visualizer it shows the spectrum and everything but nothing happens to my keyboard. is there something I did wrong?
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Illuminordi
So I got everything installed and when I open up the keyboard visualizer it shows the spectrum and everything but nothing happens to my keyboard. is there something I did wrong?


Does the keyboard go blank? If not then the SDK isn't installed properly. Make sure you install the SDK and then install the .reg files (x64 first then x86). Order is important here.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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