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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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It works on mamba / firefly / blackwidow v2 & te chroma but it doesnt work on my new blade stealth together.
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Hey guys! When i open the app, my lighting just froze, like others said. i added the ''razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect'' but its still not working.
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Will this work with the Razer Blackwidow V2?
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RandomBadgerFTW
Will this work with the Razer Blackwidow V2?


Yep, But you have to workaround for it.
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Wedged in libusb-win32 and added calls for RBP2016 (with switch razer_use_alternate_effect=1 in settings)

https://github.com/rsandoz/KeyboardVisualizer
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Ever consider mapping a polyphonic transcription (OCR for MIDI)?
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TheOpener
Hey guys! When i open the app, my lighting just froze, like others said. i added the ''razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect'' but its still not working.

Try to add another line i added 2 lines and it worked.
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CalcProgrammer1
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.

how do I find those files? I may sound dumb but some help would be nice. Thank you
Gigabyt3
I love the new version!! But all the extra settings having me scratching my head! I'm not sure exactly what settings are changing visual wise.. I have played around with it for a couple hours now and can't find the sweet spot I had with the older version.
Basically what I'm asking for is a tutorial or some documentation to read up on to explain what each setting does? Unless a tutorial is out there somewhere and I just can't find it?
Thanks for the great app! Makes me smile every time I listen to music!

EDIT- Disregard, I found the readme on github!
Thanks.
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Sir.Y
Try to add another line i added 2 lines and it worked.


I tried but its still not working, keyboard ligthing just froze
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So i just bought the Blackwidow chroma v2 and ive tried everything and still does not work. Any solutions?
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I tried to use it and the application runs normally but nothing happens on the keyboard and the app doesn't show up on my chroma apps list. What am I doing wrong.
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TheOpener
I tried but its still not working, keyboard ligthing just froze

Are you using version 3.02?
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Hello, i have razer blackwidow chroma v2 and dont found 😞 i instaled all you tell.
Meh7991
Hue+ support? How does that work?
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MattyBoiii
Hue+ support? How does that work?


Add hueplus=COMx,num_leds to your settings file, where COMx is the Hue+ COM port (look at device manager) and num_leds is the number of LEDs you have connected. Ideally they should be symmetrical across channels I think. I didn't write the code as I don't own a Hue+, it was contributed by user Bl4d3s on GitHub.
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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hello i have razer diamondback and its not working. i already add razer_use_keyboard_generic_effect on settings and still not work. i already install vc_redist but my mouse not follow the audio visualization the effect still follow the synaps one. please help me
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Opened a new request on github! Requesting the ability to configure separate devices individually.
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Hello, keyboard visualizer is it working with the razer blade late 2016 (gtx1060) ? Because when I lunch the .exe the lights of my keyboards are just off 😕 , i don't understand ...
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w0ng3r
Opened a new request on github! Requesting the ability to configure separate devices individually.


It might be easier to run multiple copies each with different settings and have the capability for settings to limit the devices that particular instance affects.
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Ok this app is awesome and all but can you answer just one question.

WHY HAVEN'T YOU MADE A WAY TO MINIMIZE AND AUTO RUN IT?

I mean who wants to manually start the program every-time windows starts?
It also mind boggles me as to how nobody seems to have requested this MOST necessary option.

Other then that great work awesome idea and thanks!
StrikeRaid
THeIcePhoenix
Ok this app is awesome and all but can you answer just one question.

WHY HAVEN'T YOU MADE A WAY TO MINIMIZE AND AUTO RUN IT?

I mean who wants to manually start the program every-time windows starts?
It also mind boggles me as to how nobody seems to have requested this MOST necessary option.

Other then that great work awesome idea and thanks!

Windows has a Startup folder just for this...
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This doesn't solve the issue of always having the window open on my desktop.
and yes the windows start folder might seem logical but you know I could also just write a script for it too. the point is it is a basic functionality option that should be in the app as an option from the get go for this sort of app.
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does this product also work with the razer blackwidow V2 chroma? because I cant seem to get it working on my keyboard, while it works on my firefly mousepad.
Meh7991
CalcProgrammer1
Add hueplus=COMx,num_leds to your settings file, where COMx is the Hue+ COM port (look at device manager) and num_leds is the number of LEDs you have connected. Ideally they should be symmetrical across channels I think. I didn't write the code as I don't own a Hue+, it was contributed by user Bl4d3s on GitHub.

Legitimately cannot get Hue+ to sync up lol. Don't even think it's even showing up in my Device Manager (under "Ports (COM & LPT)").

Does the Hue+ lighting need to be set to a certain setting? I honestly can't figure it out.
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