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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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I love the Razer visualizer, but is there any way to get the music bars to be spread more evenly along the keyboard? It feels like it's all located on one side of the keyboard.
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anyway for this to work on mac??
TheGurgeMan7
MichaelPlays
anyway for this to work on mac??

Such as using a macs keyboard? Then no.

Using an external razer keyboard? Then yes.
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TheGurgeMan
Such as using a macs keyboard? Then no.

Using an external razer keyboard? Then yes.

yes i have a blackwidow chroma connected to my mac how do i make the visualiser work
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So reading through, no way for it to work on the blade 14?
TheGurgeMan7
As of now the blade 14s keyboard is not supported, but they are working to make it compatible.
solly98
So reading through, no way for it to work on the blade 14?
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Is there any word on ManO'War Support? I'm pretty sure it would be extremely simple as the chroma part should be exactly the same as with the Kraken.
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Is there a way to use it on blackwidow ultimate 2016?
TheGurgeMan7
SventraPopizz
Is there a way to use it on blackwidow ultimate 2016?

It works on the blackwidow.
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SventraPopizz
Is there a way to use it on blackwidow ultimate 2016?

If it isn't the Chroma one, it won't work. If I assume correctly that your keyboard only has green color lighting available, then no, it won't work with the Visualizer.
Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not reflect the thoughts, intents, nor plans of Razer.
TheGurgeMan7
Lafar
If it isn't the Chroma one, it won't work. If I assume correctly that your keyboard only has green color lighting available, then no, it won't work with the Visualizer.

Oh, I forgot that the blackwidow also came in non-chroma configs. Thx for the catch.
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Yeah, non-chroma, since razer stated that the blackwidow ultimate 2016 has the same controller as the chroma, I tought it should be possible to use it even with the green leds 😞
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It's a bit annoying that the settings reset themselves each time I close and reopen it. Also, I really wish the program could run in the background. Right now its just not convenient enough for me to use it
GreenChris90
Aww man that looks so cool... time to get a chroma :smile_:
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I'm using my deathstalker keyboard and it works great, except the visualizer is sideways?
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What to do if shows the backlight on the keyboard from left to right, not from the bottom to the top? Help!
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CheekyGirl
What to do if shows the backlight on the keyboard from left to right, not from the bottom to the top? Help!

I assume you're using the Deathstalker.
The Deathstalker can only show from left to right since the keys are not individually lit (there are zones).
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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?


Same thing is happening to me, did you find a solution?
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I downloaded the file, opened up the visualizer, when I close the app it asks if I want to update the archive, I press yes but it keep telling me access denied any idea?
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I have a Blackwidow Overwatch, KeyboardVisualizer does exist in Synapse. I turned off Synapse, then turn the music on, it does show the on KeyboardVisializer but It doesnt work on my Keyboard :'(
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quan734
I have a Blackwidow Overwatch, KeyboardVisualizer does exist in Synapse. I turned off Synapse, then turn the music on, it does show the on KeyboardVisializer but It doesnt work on my Keyboard :'(

You have to keep Synapse and the Visualizer open.
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Lafar
You have to keep Synapse and the Visualizer open.

then my Keyboard was frozen
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me dejo de funcionar ayuda help me :v
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NOT WORKING :NAGA EPIC CHROMA. and it is giving a seizure to my kraken 7.1. it turned into a lightshow
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i did all the steps but my keybord is not working its gust staying the same...the rest of my things are working like my deathadder and mouse pad. can you help?
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