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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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anewt789
Any plans to include the new Ornata keyboard in the future?

I believe the latest 1.18 version already support this one. https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI_Release/blob/master/KeyboardVisualizerVC%201.18.exe
StrikeRaid
Rainer Cedric Mariano
I believe the latest 1.18 version already support this one. https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI_Release/blob/master/KeyboardVisualizerVC 1.18.exe

Thank you!
This version 1.18 works with my Blackwidow X TE Chroma!
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I can't get it to work with bluetooth devices. Any help? Thanks. Wired devices work though (discarded my one-speaker headset).
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njbmartin
OH MY GAWD! It's so damn beautiful!



If you mean the non-chroma version, then sadly no.


Will this work on a Blackwidow Chroma x
My death adder is lighting up but my keyboard is just black.
C
I don't think the Chroma SDK works with wireless devices, bluetooth or otherwise. Only in wired mode. As for the BW Chroma X, should be supported in the latest releases (1.19, 1.18, 1.17 I think).
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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I wouldn't recommend on deathstalker, as you cant light up separate keys, only a row at a time...
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@CalcProgrammer1 Is it possible to run two strips (both flashing with the same pattern) alongside each other off the same arduino, or would I need to buy another? And if that's the case, I'm assuming it's possible to run two instances of the visualizer program, each with a separate COM target field?
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ProfMoore
Will this work on a Blackwidow Chroma x
My death adder is lighting up but my keyboard is just black.

Try this link:
https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizerVCUI_Release/blob/master/KeyboardVisualizerVC%201.19.exe
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Ramautso
@CalcProgrammer1 Is it possible to run two strips (both flashing with the same pattern) alongside each other off the same arduino, or would I need to buy another? And if that's the case, I'm assuming it's possible to run two instances of the visualizer program, each with a separate COM target field?

You can connect two strips' data in pins to the same Arduino and they will both display the same pattern. You can also do multiple Arduinos, just put multiple ledstrip=COMx entries on your command line, no need for two instances.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
I don't think the Chroma SDK works with wireless devices, bluetooth or otherwise. Only in wired mode. As for the BW Chroma X, should be supported in the latest releases (1.19, 1.18, 1.17 I think).

Can't you do something with Stereo Mix or something to fix this? There should be a solution... Bluetooth is basically an audio output, and Visualizer works fine with my Mamba wirelessly (when i had my wired headset)
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T-2467
Can't you do something with Stereo Mix or something to fix this? There should be a solution... Bluetooth is basically an audio output, and Visualizer works fine with my Mamba wirelessly (when i had my wired headset)


Wireless audio is fine, it's the wireless Chroma devices I was talking about. They used to be unsupported but maybe they're supported now.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
Wireless audio is fine, it's the wireless Chroma devices I was talking about. They used to be unsupported but maybe they're supported now.

But the problem is that I can't get visualizer to react to bluetooth audio. That's why I'm here.
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The application listens to whatever is your default output device at the time the program is opened. Make sure your Bluetooth audio output is connected and default before opening the keyboard visualizer app. If it still doesn't show anything, increase the Amplitude field until it does.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
The application listens to whatever is your default output device at the time the program is opened. Make sure your Bluetooth audio output is connected and default before opening the keyboard visualizer app. If it still doesn't show anything, increase the Amplitude field until it does.

Ah, thanks. I just had to increase the amplitude to 9000.
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CalcProgrammer1
The application listens to whatever is your default output device at the time the program is opened. Make sure your Bluetooth audio output is connected and default before opening the keyboard visualizer app. If it still doesn't show anything, increase the Amplitude field until it does.


Any chance that future versions will be able to recognize when I switch audio devices? Keyboard Visualizer crashes whenever I switch between my astro a50 headphones and my soundcard.
Adlies
Yoooo! This is sooo hecticcc!! Im getting this right now Hell yeah!!!! Thanks for this!
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w0ng3r
Any chance that future versions will be able to recognize when I switch audio devices? Keyboard Visualizer crashes whenever I switch between my astro a50 headphones and my soundcard.

Would you mind submitting an issue on Github? I don't always follow forum threads but I check the issues on Github frequently. This goes for everyone, if you have an issue or feature request please use Github to submit it. It's a lot easier to see if your issue has already been reported/feature requested and track issues/requests when they are separated out, and marking them as resolved keeps track of what still needs work.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Please help me i bought i new keyboard and it doesn´t work :(
its the Blackwidow X chroma
rode_leeuw
I want my side buttons to all have different colors on my razer naga epic chroma :DDD
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Hey, I was wondering if there is a way to make your own different schemes, Such as a Red/Green/Red one together, Like the Red/While/Blue and Blue/Cyan/White Presets.
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There is not a way to add your own presets at the moment, but it's something I want to consider for a future version. I have a development version 2.0 branch with some major changes to how the visualizer renders patterns and it should be easier to add custom colors with this, although I don't know how to make fancy color pickers to select colors from on the UI yet. At very least I can add something to the settings file/command line where you can type in RGB values for patterns. That would be a start before making a complete UI.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Rodeleeuw
I want my side buttons to all have different colors on my razer naga epic chroma :DDD


I wish! Unfortunately there's only one color zone for the side buttons on the Chroma Nagas. It's probably just one LED (or just a few LEDs) and a diffuser. If Razer wants to make an updated Naga Chroma with per-key LEDs that would be awesome! Also would suggest adding Chroma strips on both sides like the Mamba and Diamondback have.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
rode_leeuw
CalcProgrammer1
I wish! Unfortunately there's only one color zone for the side buttons on the Chroma Nagas. It's probably just one LED (or just a few LEDs) and a diffuser. If Razer wants to make an updated Naga Chroma with per-key LEDs that would be awesome! Also would suggest adding Chroma strips on both sides like the Mamba and Diamondback have.


Would there be enough room for ao many different lights, got a feeling they will just interfere and make mixed colors
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Does anyone have an issue with the deathstalker playing the visualizer horizontally vs. vertically as shown in the video?
StrikeRaid
homotech
Does anyone have an issue with the deathstalker playing the visualizer horizontally vs. vertically as shown in the video?

There's nothing wrong with the Visualizer or your Deathstalker Chroma.
That's how it works for said keyboard because it has per zone lighting.

The Visualizer will only work vertically, as shown in the video on Blackwidow and Ornata keyboards.
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