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Synapse 3 Mac OS X Support

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bayMediumTaupecool318
It would be great if we could get some traction on adding support Mac OS X for Synapse 3. I just purchased my Blackwidow Elite and would like to use it for work too which is Mac. I am disappointed there isn't cross platform support, will there ever be cross platform support or should return my keyboard for another?

Are newer devices also compatible with Synapse 2?

... I would have loved to know this before paying for it. well in any case back to best buy it goes, and I will get Logitect product. always good value.


really disappointed that they did not feel that they could spend a bit on the Mac platform, I develops software on mac system and making Synapse 3 should be an easy port in any case figure out some 20k$ more or less.

In any case back to best buy I go. returning my first and LAST Razer product.
GoGoGoSushi
bayMediumTaupecool318
It would be great if we could get some traction on adding support Mac OS X for Synapse 3. I just purchased my Blackwidow Elite and would like to use it for work too which is Mac. I am disappointed there isn't cross platform support, will there ever be cross platform support or should return my keyboard for another?

Are newer devices also compatible with Synapse 2?

Yeah, used to have a mac before I got a pc using synapse was a hell hole to put it lightly.
The interface is all weird when its on mac.
stankyfish
I just received my Viper Ultimate and can barely use it on my Mac running OS 12.4. The least they could have done is mentioned this in the product specs/requirements. I wouldn't have bothered. I guess it's time to return it?
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Userlevel 1
Yeah I gave up on Razer. I have the new ProBook with the M1 chip and I was using the Tartarus for productivity work in 3D softwares on my PC but I have now switched to ZSA Moonlander keyboard on both machines. Way more expensive but super happy with them 🙂
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I really expected more from Razer. Come on guys. Mac is the new platform of choice. Get with it.
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CORALDarkMagentasharp853
Someone found this. The thread was locked so I am reposting it here. Confirmed it is working. A little clunky but I am sure you guys can figure it out. No button assignment, but colors, battery level and detection worked for my Naga Pro on Mac 10.14.6 Mojave https://github.com/1kc/razer-macos

It does a pretty decent job with colors, but fire, ripple, and overlapping effects are nonexistent in this github download.
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I just recently purchased the razer homerun bundle and ever since I plugged all of the products into my mac, I had to use this https://github.com/1kc/razer-macos. I mean its pretty good and all but I've see what Razer Synapse 3 can do. It makes the github download look like trash. heck, its 2022. Razer, I bet you've hear this millions of times but I'll just say it again, please, and I mean PLEASE make razer synapse 3 compatible with mac. Just look at this thread it overlook all the people that need this.

A razer user, Superaxe222
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I'm thinkig of selling my naga pro since I mostly use Mac. Bad customer experience tbh.
I have no time for games!
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I too have been duped into buying the Kiyo Pro and found my way here after digging around for support beyond "on" and "off". The amazon listing didn't mention compatibility at all and in 2022, one should reasonably believe Windows and MacOS are universally supported. I'll be returning this piece of useless trash immediately.
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REALLY?

No Mac support? WTF?

Just bought a tartarus v2 keypad I can't use... didn't even consider keyboards not being compatible with Mac before I bought it...
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tetrodon
please devellop the synapse 3 for macos 11.4 ... I can't use It and i can't use my Razer tartarus V2 :-(

Gg
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Is Razer really that stupid they didn't make a v3 for Mac? Thank goodness I can return this trash product to Amazon
Rouler4wd
There Is a Github Application witch lets you customize RGB colors and mice sensetivity
https://github.com/1kc/razer-macos/releases
Try it. Its completely safe, Here is proof.

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/9d69a993a10ddc828f79cea1c6dd7308337e3643fe59f3bc700b867486320ea1
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nice.
ive just bought Tartarus v2, and found that i cant use it on mac 🙂 lucky me i bought it preowned to try. buy anyway... didnt think that there are no mac support for razer soft in 2022

can someone advise what keypad to use on mac ? (not for gaming but for keybindings in Photoshop and so on?)
Rouler4wd
Just Got a Razer Cynosa v2, Currently using it with the github application. RAZER PLS ADD THE MACOS SUPPORT FOR SYNAPSE 3
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This seems to work. At least far better than synapse.

This recognizes the mouse, and grants rgb controls.
https://github.com/1kc/razer-macos/releases

This allows your side buttons to work.
https://sensible-side-buttons.archagon.net/
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Userlevel 1
Apple is worth 3 trillion as of today...Razer? are you sure that Windows exclusivity is worth it?
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Userlevel 1
Anyone still inside the return window?...iCue for Mac & Windows! Razer, wouldn't it be nice if your customers didn't have to install a VM on whatever OS they choose to work on for their inputs to work as intended? Honestly charge more and hire some coders.

Corsair iCue for Windows& Mac! https://www.corsair.com/us/en/icue-mac

Another option other than Logi, thank you Corsair. I'm going with the K100, sorry Razer It's just too annoying.
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just bought the razer pro type ultra and realized there is no synapse 3 for mac os. guess i have tu return although i like this keyboard very much. 😞
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Will be returning my black widow lite and buying a Corsair, with a higher budget just out of spite. $100 out of their pockets and $200 in a competitor's for showing such a braindead lack of support.
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Guess I should return my Tartarus V2, what a waste of time
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Userlevel 1
The best thing to do is to switch your hand with RAZER products, there is no support for the Apple platform anymore !!
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bayMediumTaupecool318
It would be great if we could get some traction on adding support Mac OS X for Synapse 3. I just purchased my Blackwidow Elite and would like to use it for work too which is Mac. I am disappointed there isn't cross platform support, will there ever be cross platform support or should return my keyboard for another?

Are newer devices also compatible with Synapse 2?


Anybody reading this post, if you are a mac user and you value having secure and up to date software and firmware for your devices, then it pains me to say, look elswhere.
Ive spent hundreds of dollars on their products myself, and while I do enjoy the performance and endless features when I use these with my pc, Its sooo.... not the same story if you use a mac.
Synapse2, (the only version compatable with mac) hasnt been updated in at least5-6 years, and is missing alot of features that windows users enjoy. So if you do most of your work(or play) on windows, its a worthwhile investment as far as productivity and gaming are concerned. But if you have come to rely more heavily on your mac as i have in recent years, youll definately regret the purchase!
I mean unless maybe apple buys razor, or some other unholy miracle happens soon. hope this helps
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Hi everybody:

I use Karabiner Elements to change my keyboard key mapping or Tartarus key mapping. It's free.
https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/

And also I use BetterTouchTool to configure different behavior for the Mamba mouse buttons in different applications. Has lot of other features.
https://folivora.ai 9€ plus VAT.

I now want to be able to map and change Macro keys in my Keyboard and the small buttons in my Mamba behind the scroll not to change sensitivity stage and use them for keyboard function.
So for that I had to install Synapse 1.87, update it and to be able to recognized then disconnect the usb cable and connect again. Well, not anymore. Follow reading.

I hope this helps some people.

Have a nice day.

Edit:
Now in order to Synapse be able to discover your devices you need to unplug and plug your devices. This sucks. Thanks Razer.
# Install Razer Razer_Synapse_Mac_Driver_v1.87.dmg
# Do not reboot yet
# Open Terminal
launchctl load /Library/LaunchAgents/com.razerzone.rzdeviceengine.plist
launchctl load /Library/LaunchAgents/com.razer.rzupdater.plist
# Now you see Synapse Icon in Menu bar Open it and Update to version 188.20
# You avoid to reboot twice with this.

# What worked for me.
# Synapse in Offline mode in order to not to interfere with my BetterTouchTool and Karabiner setups.
# Install Xcode command line tools
sudo rm -rf /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools
sudo xcode-select --install
# Install uhubctl
brew tap mvp/uhubctl https://github.com/mvp/uhubctl
brew install uhubctl
uhubctl
# Example from website https://gist.github.com/fcoclavero/431123c7708e42de63eb75264a44de02
uhubctl -l 20-6 -p 3 -a cycle -d 2
Create a shell script named "usb_reset.sh":
before the end of the script I use this command to exit the Synapse 2 app from the menu bar.
launchctl unload /Library/LaunchAgents/com.razer.rzupdater.plist

# To launch the script every time you login with yout User
# Source https://alvinalexander.com/mac-os-x/mac-osx-startup-crontab-launchd-jobs/
# Create a com.user.programtest.plist
cp com.user.usb_reset.plist ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

Better Instruction in tinyurl.com/5h5k2s78
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another one here, bought a naga pro and can't use it on my Mac :f

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