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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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CalcProgrammer1
It's no different than for any of the other products. Install the Visual C++ 2015 x86 runtime, make sure you're running the latest Synapse (should have a Chroma Apps section), then download and run the KeyboardVisualizerVC 1.10.exe program and it should be working.

Note that the DeathStalker Chroma only has 6 LED zones, so it does not give the spectrograph visualizer like the BlackWidow but instead a sideways bar graph visualizer like on the Firefly and Mamba TE.

i downloaded the 1.1 version but it doesnt run i just see the little spinning wheel
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@CalcProgrammer1
I only got the DeathStalker Chroma a couple days ago and was glad to find out you incorporated it in your app. So thanks a lot 🙂
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does anyone else have any issues launching the 1.1 build or am i the only one having the problem?
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CalcProgrammer1
DeathStalker Chroma is supported in 1.10, what do you mean by samples? A video? I can record one real quick.


can you? I'm really into upgrading my essentials into chroma if the visualizer looks good in it, thanks a lot!
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After I updated Razer Synapse today the visualizer doesn't work anymore. Anyone know how to fix this? It just isn't as awesome listening to music without my keyboard rocking out to the music. I don't think it is the same problem as @socalspawn because I have my Chroma Apps On/Off switch.

Update:
Uninstalled Razer Synapse and Chroma SDK and reinstalled and it is working again
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Updated to 1.10 and my Kraken and Blackwidow are still rockin ;)
Great work Calc. Thanks for this.
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So, a few days after I installed this, I supplemented my Blackwidow Chroma with a Razer Firefly. Razerheads, the Firefly is a perfect companion to your keyboard!! Cash in your pennies, work some overtime, whatever you need to do, if you like the Chroma keyboard, the Firefly is gonna knock your sox off!!! BTW, I found a great price for the Firefly on newegg, which Best Buy matched, making things more affordable. In summary, I hereby nominate CalcProgrammer1 for Computer Guy of the Year, 2015!!!
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It works with me. Amazing app!!!!
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Installed everything in direct order as listed, synapse closed, the works. Ill open the visualizer and nothing happened the first time, so i tried it again, and I noticed it gave a brief show and froze. and by brief im talking maybe half a second. lit up a small corner of the keyboard (Blackwidow Chroma) and just stayed lit, closed it again, reopened and then suddenly it made the whole keyboard change to a random color. I dont know what's going on, but i get a different result every time i reopen the visualizer, all of which are not the outcome i would like.
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Uniball33
Installed everything in direct order as listed, synapse closed, the works. Ill open the visualizer and nothing happened the first time, so i tried it again, and I noticed it gave a brief show and froze. and by brief im talking maybe half a second. lit up a small corner of the keyboard (Blackwidow Chroma) and just stayed lit, closed it again, reopened and then suddenly it made the whole keyboard change to a random color. I dont know what's going on, but i get a different result every time i reopen the visualizer, all of which are not the outcome i would like.


The OP is way outdated. Latest Synapse has SDK built in and you need to leave Synapse open. Uninstall SDK and uninstall Synapse, then reinstall the newest Synapse and don't install SDK manually.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
The OP is way outdated. Latest Synapse has SDK built in and you need to leave Synapse open. Uninstall SDK and uninstall Synapse, then reinstall the newest Synapse and don't install SDK manually.

Sweet jesus after hours of banging my head on a wall and multiple cig breaks you solved it. THANK YOU!
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I'm really enjoying this program, but I thought I might bring up two problems I've been having with the newest release.

First off, occasionally my mouse will lose all functionality. It's a Deathadder. This only happens while the audio visualizer is on, and the only way to restore functionality is to unplug it and plug it back in. Despite losing functionality, the effects of the audio visualizer still play; it doesn't go completely dead or anything.

And second, lowing the delay below 50 causes really weird spurts of white and red color across my keyboard. It didn't do this until the 1.10 update; I had always kept my delay at 0 beforehand.
xNeoNHD
i love this sooo much! thank you!
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Orcbutt
I'm really enjoying this program, but I thought I might bring up two problems I've been having with the newest release.

First off, occasionally my mouse will lose all functionality. It's a Deathadder. This only happens while the audio visualizer is on, and the only way to restore functionality is to unplug it and plug it back in. Despite losing functionality, the effects of the audio visualizer still play; it doesn't go completely dead or anything.

And second, lowing the delay below 50 causes really weird spurts of white and red color across my keyboard. It didn't do this until the 1.10 update; I had always kept my delay at 0 beforehand.


This happens to me too.
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Hi Calc I love so much this app An can you make a version for mac? I will love you much if you do !!

Ps hi from italy 😉
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Guys I just want to ask, the razer anansi has a spectrum cycling feature right? is it categorically chroma?
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hey calc its me again 😛 I stopped using the 1.8 version then when I downloaded 1.10 version it stopped like even 1.8 doesn't work and also before the light gets off indicated that its working the spectrum cycling stays on and also im using latest synapse
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@CalcProgrammer1
I only got the DeathStalker Chroma a couple days ago and was glad to find out you incorporated it in your app. So thanks a lot :)


how did you get to make it work? mine just turns black and doesnt react to music or any sound input
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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!



How come it says that this certain file is missing? C:/Windows/system32/RzAPIChroma.dll
noobynoob
Hi CalcProgrammer1, are you planning on updating this so that it workings on the diamondback chroma?? :)

EDIT: Sorry, my bad, was working too with the diamondback... THANKS A DOZEN CalcProgrammer1!!!
RAZER for life!!
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can i use the deathstalker chroma with the audio visualizer?
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Orcbutt

First off, occasionally my mouse will lose all functionality. It's a Deathadder. This only happens while the audio visualizer is on, and the only way to restore functionality is to unplug it and plug it back in. Despite losing functionality, the effects of the audio visualizer still play; it doesn't go completely dead or anything.


same here
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My DA Chroma froze too, but unlike yours, the visualizer's lighting effects on my mice also froze. Just unplug-plug again and it will be fine, still.. It's annoying
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Just installed the 1.10 version. Now my Kraken works, although it doesn't have any background mode, nor does the Razer logo and scroll wheel on my Mamba TE. Is this normal? Also is there a way to save the settings?
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