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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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3.02 and add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect to your settings file.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
3.02 and add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect to your settings file.

thank you it works now
Fortinbrax1221
CalcProgrammer1
It is perfectly compatible with the early 2016 RBS (Skylake). The newer Kaby Lake works with the razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect setting added.

and how do I add this setting?
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Fortinbrax1221
and how do I add this setting?

Use version 3.02, click save settings, it will create a settings.txt file in the folder where the program is located. Then edit the settings.txt and put razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect on a new line at the end of the file.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
SuijinZero
oh wow its nice to see an update to this, I had this from the earlier version
Sammilux
Not sure if this has been raised before. I'm encountering problem installing the C++, and the log says "Error 0x80070666: Cannot install a product when a newer version is installed." Is there a solution to this?
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If you already have a newer version installed then you don't need to install it again.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
Fortinbrax1221
CalcProgrammer1
Use version 3.02, click save settings, it will create a settings.txt file in the folder where the program is located. Then edit the settings.txt and put razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect on a new line at the end of the file.

I did everything and it is still not working. Do I have to turn something off or is there a specific thing I have to do?
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My blackwidow V2 doesnt work when i open the visualizer my effect froze and nothing happens n when i close the effect reset. Any fix for this?
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Hello. When i open the program, my keyboard does not go black. I have tried the vc_redist x86. But it says there is a newer version, but there is not.
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Sir.Y
My blackwidow V2 doesnt work when i open the visualizer my effect froze and nothing happens n when i close the effect reset. Any fix for this?

See the previous page or two. You need 3.02+ and to save a settings file and add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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CalcProgrammer1
See the previous page or two. You need 3.02+ and to save a settings file and add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect.

Thanks for the reply but for some reason i need to add 2 lines of razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect in the settings for it to work lol
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I have the Raze blackwidow X chroma when will be available?
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Is it possible to run this program in the background?
Fortinbrax1221
OI, CALC, ITS WOORRRKIIIN!!!!!
The new version is working thanks so much.
However, is there a way for it to work without the actual app being open???
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Fortinbrax1221
OI, CALC, ITS WOORRRKIIIN!!!!!
The new version is working thanks so much.
However, is there a way for it to work without the actual app being open???

Click the icon in the system tray and it hides the main window.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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Sir.Y
Thanks for the reply but for some reason i need to add 2 lines of razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect in the settings for it to work lol


Weird it doesnt work on mine.
SillyPotatoe
It works but it only reacts to Discord and not to any other sound like my music (google chrome)
SillyPotatoeSP
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Any news on Black Widow Chroma V2 support?
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MagicInUse
Any news on Black Widow Chroma V2 support?

It worked on mine just add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect in the settings file.
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vBrenth
Weird it doesnt work on mine.

I've turned off anti virus, restarted my computer a few times and add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect to the settings files (i added 2 line for mine to work) and it worked with all audio outputs
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vBrenth
Weird it doesnt work on mine.

Oh and be sure to use version 3.02
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Almost all of the lights that appear are right on the left edge of the keyboard, amplitude and volume are not the problem
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Sir.Y
It worked on mine just add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect in the settings file.


Yes, this worked! Awesome 🙂 Just had to add 2 lines of it to the settings file for some reason, as others have stated. Thank you!
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MagicInUse
Yes, this worked! Awesome 🙂 Just had to add 2 lines of it to the settings file for some reason, as others have stated. Thank you!

Glad to hear it's working 😃
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