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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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jshgrc
Mine is not working. :slightly_sad: "api-ms-win-crt-string-|1-1-0.dll is missing from your comupter." Help please :slightly_sad:


Try reinstalling MS Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable for 32-bit applications.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
The new Razer Blade Stealth isn't supported yet. It's due to a limitation of the Chroma SDK, where sending an effect to the Blade Stealth only works with the first generation (Skylake) Blade Stealth and not the new Kaby Lake one. I just committed a change that will allow you to use the generic keyboard effect which isn't as good but does work on the Kaby Lake RBS, with the limitation that the same pattern applies to all keyboards. I haven't released a build with this change yet but I'll post it when I do.


Been looking for this, Hope u will build/release anytime soon!
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vBrenth
Been looking for this, Hope u will build/release anytime soon!


Build 3.02 released yesterday. In your settings file put razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect to enable this workaround for the RBS Kaby Lake.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Not working on my Blackwidow Chroma v2.
Meh7991
SuigetsuShinso
Not working on my Blackwidow Chroma v2.

Give him some time to update it xD
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Should this work for the Razer BlackWidow X Tournament Edition Chroma? Mine doesnt seem to be working with it. My Razer firefly and naga chroma works though.
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For anyone whose keyboard doesn't work, especially newly released keyboards and the Kaby Lake RBS, add razer_use_keyboard_custom_effect to your settings file. This is known to work with the Kaby Lake RBS and the Blackwidow Chroma V2. It is a one-size-fits-all output though, so it doesn't scale perfectly to each keyboard. The DeathStalker Chroma is especially broken with this mode because I generate a sideways bar pattern for it that can't be used with the generic effect.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
9l_xcelr8
Just love it! Makes you fall in love with razer all over again ❤
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Artrexo
CalcProgrammer1
For anyone whose keyboard doesn't work, especially newly released keyboards and the Kaby Lake RBS, add razer_use_keyboard_custom_effect to your settings file. This is known to work with the Kaby Lake RBS and the Blackwidow Chroma V2. It is a one-size-fits-all output though, so it doesn't scale perfectly to each keyboard. The DeathStalker Chroma is especially broken with this mode because I generate a sideways bar pattern for it that can't be used with the generic effect.

Where in the settings file do you add this? I'm tinkering around with it but I am unable to get anything to work with the Kaby Lake RBS...
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Artrexo
Where in the settings file do you add this? I'm tinkering around with it but I am unable to get anything to work with the Kaby Lake RBS...

Doesn't matter what order the settings are in, just one setting per line is all that matters. Put it on a new line at the end of the file and you'll be fine.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
Artrexo
CalcProgrammer1
Doesn't matter what order the settings are in, just one setting per line is all that matters. Put it on a new line at the end of the file and you'll be fine.

Hmm, still not working.
My process:
1) Open up settings file
2) Add "razer_keyboard_use_generic_effect" on a new lin e and file -> save
3) Open Audio visualizer 3.02 and play video.
4) Nothing :'(

EDIT: When I click save settings and check the settings, the new line dissapears
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Artrexo
Hmm, still not working.
My process:
1) Open up settings file
2) Add "razer_keyboard_use_generic_effect" on a new lin e and file -> save
3) Open Audio visualizer 3.02 and play video.
4) Nothing :'(

EDIT: When I click save settings and check the settings, the new line dissapears

razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect not razer_keyboard_use_generic_effect. It will save if you enter it correctly. I've forgotten this myself before and I wrote it...

I might add a UI for device specific tweaks like this eventually.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
Artrexo
CalcProgrammer1
razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect not razer_keyboard_use_generic_effect. It will save if you enter it correctly. I've forgotten this myself before and I wrote it...

I might add a UI for device specific tweaks like this eventually.

Bless your soul! Thank you for clearing this up!
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Where exactly is the settings file? Having a hard time locating it. Knowing me I'm probably just going blind.
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Out_Break
Where exactly is the settings file? Having a hard time locating it. Knowing me I'm probably just going blind.

It is created when you click the Save Settings button, it will be a file called settings.txt in the directory where you have the .exe.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Does not work with my Blackwidow V2 please fix 😞

just went to bestbuy with a huge shopping cart and stuffed it with
Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Razer Firefly
Razer Deathadder Chroma
Razer Blackwidow V2
Logitech speakers to playback the cool visual audio
and the cashier gave me this disgusted look (LEL)
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I've searched through my razer files a couple of time and still can't find this settings text file. Sorry to bug you again. Could you give a specific folder it is in?
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Out_Break
I've searched through my razer files a couple of time and still can't find this settings text file. Sorry to bug you again. Could you give a specific folder it is in?

It's in the same folder as wherever you have Keyboard Visualizer 3.02.exe. It is only created after you click the save settings button, so open KV, click save settings, then go to the folder you have KV stored in and look for a file called settings.txt.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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For some reason its stop working :'|
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Finally realised what the cause of my issue was and thought it best to tell incase anyone else has it. If you click the direct link to the audio visualizer in step 3 instead of going to the workshop, you will be downloading version 1.11. Either go to the workshop or Github to get a later version that works. I had V 1.11 and the save settings button was never there. This is what caused my confusion
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naimul
Does not work with my Blackwidow V2 please fix :slightly_sad:

just went to bestbuy with a huge shopping cart and stuffed it with
Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Razer Firefly
Razer Deathadder Chroma
Razer Blackwidow V2
Logitech speakers to playback the cool visual audio
and the cashier gave me this disgusted look (LEL)


The SDK needs updated to use V2 correctly, but you can use the generic workaround. Put razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect in your settings.txt file. That file is created when you click save settings.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
Fortinbrax1221
Will this be available for the Razer Blade Stealth, this audio visualizer thing is like half the reason I bought this laptop.
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Fortinbrax1221
Will this be available for the Razer Blade Stealth, this audio visualizer thing is like half the reason I bought this laptop.

It is perfectly compatible with the early 2016 RBS (Skylake). The newer Kaby Lake works with the razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect setting added.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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hi im using windows 10 and razer blackwidow chroma v2 does the audio visualizer support this ? cus i try to play it and it just only freeze my keyboard light
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ricolimRzr
hi im using windows 10 and razer blackwidow chroma v2 does the audio visualizer support this ? cus i try to play it and it just only freeze my keyboard light

download 3.02 from his github releases folder.
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