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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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You can set custom settings by making a shortcut and adding the parameters you want to set to the command line. All the available parameters are listed here:

https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI/blob/master/KeyboardVisualizerVC/main.cpp
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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I just updated my razer synapse and now the audio visualizer wont work 😞. When I open it, the lights on my mouse wont turn off and they wont change when the audio visualizer is on

Any help?
GaugePrower
Proof that the firefly can be customized, but we still have no lighting configurator for it 😞
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I want video how to set-up help me pls
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Does this work on the Razer Chroma Tournament Edition keyboard mate? It said no on the main thread but yes in one of your comment below.
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Ryan Nguyen
Does this work on the Razer Chroma Tournament Edition keyboard mate? It said no on the main thread but yes in one of your comment below.


Yes it does. The OP is outdated because Razer posted it after contacting me. That was for a very old build. The most recent supported device list can always be found on my GitHub readme:

https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
Yes it does. The OP is outdated because Razer posted it after contacting me. That was for a very old build. The most recent supported device list can always be found on my GitHub readme:

https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI


Thank you so much my friend. However, I strictly followed the above steps but still couldnt make it happen on my Chroma TE. Do you have any advice? Or where else should I follow?
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You did get the latest build right? Like I said, ignore the OP. The latest builds will be in the forum posts on this thread. Might have to go back a few pages.

/rock-your-razer-chroma-devices-with-the-audio-visualizer.8796/page-36#post-182264

Also the OP is outdated about the SDK as well. Do not install SDK 0.4.8 and do not use the .reg file. The SDK has been built into Synapse for a few months now. If you have followed the OP and installed 0.4.8, you should do a complete uninstall of both the SDK as well as Synapse, reboot, and then install Synapse fresh to ensure you get the latest SDK. No manual installation of the SDK nor any reg files are necessary anymore.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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You did get the latest build right? Like I said, ignore the OP. The latest builds will be in the forum posts on this thread. Might have to go back a few pages.

/rock-your-razer-chroma-devices-with-the-audio-visualizer.8796/page-36#post-182264

Also the OP is outdated about the SDK as well. Do not install SDK 0.4.8 and do not use the .reg file. The SDK has been built into Synapse for a few months now. If you have followed the OP and installed 0.4.8, you should do a complete uninstall of both the SDK as well as Synapse, reboot, and then install Synapse fresh to ensure you get the latest SDK. No manual installation of the SDK nor any reg files are necessary anymore.


So you are saying that I only need the Visual C++ and the Audio Visualization? Omg I've install back and forth the SDK and the reg file T_T
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@CalcProgrammer1 hey man, just wanna say thank you because I did it. Super awesome and no need to reboot haha. Just one more small thing. Do you know how to move the bars a little to the center? Right now mine is a bit tilted to the left side of the keyboard.
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so i guess this doesn't work with the Razer Mamba Chroma in wireless mode? works fine wired but in older versions it used to work in wireless mode.
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Will this work with the Razer Mamba non TE? If not, can I still use for example wave mode and sync my Mamba, Blackwidow and Firefly up together for synchronized timing?
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Ridika
Will this work with the Razer Mamba non TE? If not, can I still use for example wave mode and sync my Mamba, Blackwidow and Firefly up together for synchronized timing?

it will work with a non TE Mamba you just have to plug it in as far as i know, thats then only way i can get mine to work. and you can sync most present effects across your devices.
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Tangodown16
it will work with a non TE Mamba you just have to plug it in as far as i know, thats then only way i can get mine to work. and you can sync most present effects across your devices.

Ah I see, Thank you! For the preset lighting affects, will it work in wireless?
Sorry I'm new to Razer Gear.
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Ridika
Ah I see, Thank you! For the preset lighting affects, will it work in wireless?
Sorry I'm new to Razer Gear.

yeah presets will work in both modes
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Razer Naga Chroma pls?
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BlackFang0176
Razer Naga Chroma pls?


Did you look at the homepage: https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI

It's supported already!
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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WOAH THAT LOOKS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek_::big_grin_::eek_::big_grin_::eek_::big_grin_:
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Just wanted to throw another 'thanks' your way, amazing work. 🙂
Avaddov
Trying to get the audio visualizer to work on my Deathadder chroma. I've installed all the stuff, but nothing is happening.
Send help.
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thenks you !
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I managed to get my keyboard working but my Mamba TE and Firefly still are not working?
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So mine goes sideways from left to right across the keyboard, how do I get it to go vertically like in the video? I don't see any options for that.
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MrTrung
i want to ask:i'm using Razer BlackWidow Ultimate stealth 2016. does it support Razer BlackWidow ultimate stealth 2016? will any version come out to support this product?


Yeah, I'd love to see it on the Ultimate 2016. I've heard that the 2016 uses the same chip as the Chroma, only without multicolour LEDs, so I don't think it would be too difficult to port over.
Serianni
Any idea when you'll have the ability to use the Mamba in wireless mode with this?
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