Navigate to the “Modules” tab in Synapse 3, and download the “Chroma Studio” module.

The following instructions outline some of the basic Chroma Studio controls to give you a better understanding of how to work with your custom Chroma effects. You can even use the defaults as the basis for your own. With some experimentation, you can create your own custom effects. Prepare to create your own lighting presets

For demonstration purposes, I’ll test some effects with a Huntsman Elite keyboard, which has per-key RGB lighting and can display a wide variety of Chroma effects. In general, they rank in this order: keyboards and gamepads mice, headsets, and controllers stands, docks, and adapters. Razer peripherals vary as to which have the widest variety of Chroma effects and detail. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up for one. Once you install Synapse, you’ll be greeted with a login screen where you’ll enter your credentials and arrive at a screen somewhat similar to the one above. This is Razer’s official hardware management application for its devices and peripherals, and it’s one of the best apps you can have pinned to your Windows task bar for quicker access. The first step in controlling your Chroma lighting requires that you download Razer Synapse 3.

(If you are using older hardware that requires Razer Synapse 2, you won’t be able to use the Chroma Studio or similar Chroma effect apps.)

Razer Synapse 3, Razer’s hardware management app.

A Razer Chroma-compatible computer or peripheral.

This guide will walk you through how to turn Chroma on and off, apply the default presets, use the Chroma Studio, and create your own mini light shows on your keyboard, headset, mouse, gaming mat, or any other Chroma-compatible peripheral.įirst, here’s a checklist to get started: What You’ll Need And don’t worry: there are more guides in the works for other PC gaming peripheral brands.

If you are a fan of RGB lights like I am, I’m going to show you how to control any new Razer peripheral that’s compatible with Chroma, Razer’s LED-syncing technology that supports a total of 16.8 million colors. If you’re not a fan of gaming’s fascination with multicolor lighting, then I’m going to show you how to shut off all of the LEDs on your Razer hardware. If you use Razer gear, however, there’s an easy way to control it. Sometimes it feels like, no matter where you look, PC gaming equipment is festooned with RGB lighting.

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