Software

Software

The lighting and macros are controlled via Armoury II software, which expands your options for personalization with 13 different effects, from the ever-classy Breathing and whimsical Starry Night, to the brand new Raindrop. Applying a single effect to the entire keyboard is quick and easy, and it looks especially awesome if you opt for one with a random color cycle, but there’s no limit to the combinations that can be achieved by setting different colors and effects for different regions, or even assigning them on a per-key basis.

Effects and color combos can be stored in one of five individual profiles and then linked to specific applications, so you can mix things up from game-to-game without losing your favorite blend of bling, or switch between one profile for gaming and a more subtle selection for everyday use. The keyboard allows you to record macros on the fly, but Armoury II offers the ability to customize keys and record your macros right alongside your customized lighting profiles. Because the software is completely driver-based, it can’t be detected by games that try to prevent players from using macros.