Device Types

Keyboards

Per-Key RGB Illumination

These types of keyboards have RGB LED's behind each individual key. As they are highly customizable, they are the best type of keyboard for RGB effects and therefore fully supported by Chromatics.

Multi-zoned

Multi zone keyboards are divided into multiple columns (zones) for RGB lighting. As such they are less customizable compared to per-key illuminated keyboards, as they only have a limited amount of LED's.

To use multi-zone keyboards, make sure that Multi Zone Mode is enabled in the Devices > Keyboard tab of Chromatics. Then manually enter the LED Count (the amount of zones) to calibrate Chromatics to your keyboard. You can usually find how many zones the keyboard has by viewing the product page on a manufacturers website.

Selecting Reverse will invert the effects drawn across a multi-zone keyboard.

Single-zoned

Single zone keyboards only have one zone for RGB lighting, all keys share the same single LED. They are the least customizable.

To use single-zone keybaords, make sure Single Zone Mode is enabled in the Devices > Keyboard tab of Chromatics.

Region Specific Keyboards

Per-key Illuminated Keyboards Only

Chromatics defaults to using the standard US QWERTY keyboard layout, however Chromatics also supports the following keyboard layouts:

• QWERTY

• AZERTY

• QWERTZ

• ESDF

To change to your layout, use the Keyboard Region option under Devices > Keyboard in Chromatics.

Function Key Mode

Per-key Illuminated Keyboards Only

Function key mode controls what effects are displayed over the F-Keys on a keyboard. By default this mode is set to HP/MP display. To change the mode, use the Function Key Mode option under Devices > Keyboard in Chromatics.

For more information on modes, see the Device Modes page.

Lightbar Mode

Per-key Illuminated Corsair Keyboards Only

On specific Corsair keyboards, there is an additional strip of RGB lighting at the top of the keyboard known as the Lightbar. Similar to how the Function keys work, you can change the mode using the Lightbar Mode option under Devices > Keyboard in Chromatics.

For more information on modes, see the Device Modes page.

Mice

Most RGB mice have a maximum of three RGB zones, usually consisting of:

1. Manufacturer Logo

2. Scroll-wheel

3. Mouse Front

You can assign the Device Mode of of each of these mouse zones under Devices > Mouse tab in Chromatics.

Mouse Strip

Razer Mamba Mice Only

Some Razer Mice models have two LED strips on the left and right of the device. You can assign the Device Mode of each of these LED strips under Devices > Mouse tab in Chromatics.

Mousepad/Stands

RGB mouse-pads usually consist of three LED strip strips surrounding the device. Each of these zones can be assigned a Device Mode under Devices > Mousepad tab in Chromatics.

RGB Headset stands and Razer Chroma Mug Holder also use the Mousepad lighting category in Chromatics.

Headset

RGB Headsets usually contain two RGB zones on either side of the headset. Each of these zones can be assigned a Device Mode under Devices > Headset tab in Chromatics.

Keypads

RGB Keypads have two operating modes that can be used:

Single Zone Mode

In single zone mode, all keypad RGB keys can be assigned to a Device Mode. To use single zone mode, under Devices > Keypad, make sure Enable Keybinds is unchecked and then select the mode in the drop down menu.

Keybind Highlighting

In Keybind highlighting, your keybinds from Final Fantasy XIV can be mapped to the individual keys on your keypad device. Since most keypad buttons can be mapped to any key on a keyboard, you need to manually map which keybinds you have assigned to your keypad to enable this feature.

To enable Keybind Highlighting, make sure Enable Keybinds is checked under Devices > Keypad.

Keypad Key: The physical button on your keypad.

Enabled: Toggle if you are using this keypad button.

Modifiers: If you have assigned this key to a combination key, such as CTRL+1, you must specify which modifiers are used here. The available modifiers are:

1. None

2. CTRL

3. ALT

4. SHIFT

5. CTRL+ALT

6. CTRL+SHIFT

7. ALT+SHIFT

8. CTRL+ALT+SHIFT

Keybind: The mapped key the physical button on the keypad is mapped to, without modifier. For example, if you are using the combination key SHIFT+2, the keybind would be 2. Only single letters, digits or symbols can be entered here.

Other Devices

Currently, only Razer ChromaLink, Corsair iCUE and MSI Mystic Light other devices are supported.

Other devices refers to miscellaneous RGB devices such as RGB strip, fans, case lighting, fan lighting, etc.

To use Other Devices, you can assign each device (or zone) to a Device Mode in Devices > Other.

Interpolation Effects

Corsair devices only

By default, other devices operate as a single RGB segment. If you Enable Interpolation Effects, effects can be drawn across the entire strip. For example, in HP Tracker mode, a Corsair Lighting Node Pro with LED strip attached will visualize your health bar across the strip, depleting as your HP does.

To use Interpolation effects, you need to specify the LED Count each zone is controlling.

Example: if you have a Corsair Lighting Node Pro connected, with a single strip attached, you would control it from Zone 1 and set the LED count to 16.

Example: If you have three fans connected to a Corsair Lighting Node Pro, and wanted to control all these fans as a single zone, you can control it from Zone 1 and set the LED count to 48 (3 x 16).