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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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Nixvaldez
any chance this will work for the razer ornata chroma keyboard?
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Im struggling to find where file that holds the default settings because i would like to have it launch on startup but i cant change the default settings so i would have to do that every time i change audio outputs or restart my computer
DARKKi
w0ng3r
The lighting effects are really laggy on my wireless lancehead, but it's fine when I connect it via USB. Is it because its wireess? I've already uninstalled and reinstalled synapse 3 several times


I would think that is the main reason :\\
https://steamsignature.com/card/0/76561197990064356.png .:. darkk! / nzti! .:.
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DARKKi
I would think that is the main reason :\\

if that's true, it would be pretty damn disappointing that their flagship wireless mouse is unable to function properly.
End3rR3ap3r
When will this work for the BlackWidow X Chroma? I am eager to have my keyboard dance. Poor Naga Chroma is alone. ;_;
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EndlexReapz
When will this work for the BlackWidow X Chroma? I am eager to have my keyboard dance. Poor Naga Chroma is alone. ;_;

It has been for a long time. Are you using the latest version (3.05)?
Author of Keyboard Visualizer Keyboard Visualizer GitLab: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/KeyboardVisualizer
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This app is said to be compatable with the Razer Blade Pro on the site, but yet I'm having problems with the visualizer bars only showing up on the trackpad. Why is this?
TheSenseiTional
Amazing. Gonna try that right now cause I received my Firefly today. :big_grin_:
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How do you get it to work after you close the settings window? I've tried unninstalling Synapse completely and rebooting, install again, run Audio Visualizer but still, once I close the settings window it stops working (it works fine while the settings window is open).

I have apps enabled on Synapse and Keyboard Visualizer is enabled as well and I've set my default lightning to "none" as to not interfere with the app but still no luck.. Any ideas?
End3rR3ap3r
CalcProgrammer1
It has been for a long time. Are you using the latest version (3.05)?

I'm dumb. I managed to download 1.11. XD
Arelmunda
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byteJASPER808
How do you get it to work after you close the settings window?


Don't close the window. In the system tray is an icon for Visualiser, if you click this it will minimize and keep rocking.
"You will ride eternal, shiny and Chroma"
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Hello,

Is there a way to have it for OS X ?
KrazyKanadian
This will be great when I listen to Coldplay.
It's either doing my algebra homework or winning my Overwatch match. Tough choice. PC Gaming to all, and to all a good night.
projectzeus
It doesn't work on my Blackwidow X Chroma TE, please help!
R Λ Z Ξ R / BLACKWIDOW X CHROMA TE. R Λ Z Ξ R / TARTARUS CHROMA v2 R Λ Z Ξ R / MAMBA CHROMA TE R Λ Z Ξ R / KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / BASESTATION CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / NOMMO CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / FIREFLY HE R Λ Z Ξ R / SPHEX v2 R Λ Z Ξ R / HAMMERHEAD v2 "LET THERE BE LIGHT!" R Λ Z Ξ R
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projectzeus
It doesn't work on my Blackwidow X Chroma TE, please help!

do you have audio visualizer version 3.05?
projectzeus
secretgeoCocoaBrown820
do you have audio visualizer version 3.05?

I got KeyboardVisualizerVC 1.11
R Λ Z Ξ R / BLACKWIDOW X CHROMA TE. R Λ Z Ξ R / TARTARUS CHROMA v2 R Λ Z Ξ R / MAMBA CHROMA TE R Λ Z Ξ R / KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / BASESTATION CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / NOMMO CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / FIREFLY HE R Λ Z Ξ R / SPHEX v2 R Λ Z Ξ R / HAMMERHEAD v2 "LET THERE BE LIGHT!" R Λ Z Ξ R
projectzeus
secretgeoCocoaBrown820
audio visualizer version 3.05

Thanks man! It worked!
R Λ Z Ξ R / BLACKWIDOW X CHROMA TE. R Λ Z Ξ R / TARTARUS CHROMA v2 R Λ Z Ξ R / MAMBA CHROMA TE R Λ Z Ξ R / KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / BASESTATION CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / NOMMO CHROMA R Λ Z Ξ R / FIREFLY HE R Λ Z Ξ R / SPHEX v2 R Λ Z Ξ R / HAMMERHEAD v2 "LET THERE BE LIGHT!" R Λ Z Ξ R
DavidBourgui
Tartarus V2 will be supported soon ?
vankasteelj
Hi, here's a little batch script to set next to your "KeyboardVisualizerVC.exe", in order to start/close KV with a single touch mapping (I use M5 on my BWCv2):

startstop.bat:
code:
@echo off
Set "Path=%~d0%~p0"
Set "MyProcess=KeyboardVisualizerVC.exe"

tasklist /NH /FI "imagename eq "%MyProcess%"" 2>nul |find /i "%MyProcess%" >nul

If not errorlevel 1 (
  taskkill /im "%MyProcess%"
) else (
  start "" "%Path%""%MyProcess%"
)

exit


Note, you'll have to rename your exe to the above, instead of "KeyboardVisualizerVC 3.05.exe" for example, because it absolutely hates spaces in names. Otherwise, it'll work fine :)



(note: it works because currently Synapse3 launches programs with admin rights)
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How do I set the visualizer to start automatically and minimized on windows 10 ?

The path to it is "D:\\Downloads\\Visualiser\\KeyboardVisualizerVC 3.05.exe" but after I insert that with the command in cmd and run it gives me:

D:\\Downloads\\Visualiser\\KeyboardVisualizerVC' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file
vankasteelj
you'll have to rename your exe to a name without spaces, "KeyboardVisualizerVC.exe" instead of "KeyboardVisualizerVC 3.05.exe" for example, because it absolutely hates spaces in names.
CezRick
DavidBourgui
Tartarus V2 will be supported soon ?

Yeah what about Tartarus V2?
A
So I set in the values, how do I save them whenever I relaunch the app?
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themarktay
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!



is there a way u can make it so that only 1 of my chroma devices is affected by the visualizer and the others are on an option of my choice?
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bizPhloxJET653
So I set in the values, how do I save them whenever I relaunch the app?

just click the save settings button and a text document will be made with the settings, delete it to reset the settings. it should be in the same location as your visualizer
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