Corsair Utility Engine Software
Corsair Utility Engine Software
The Corsair LED lit keys make use of what is now called Corsair Utility Engine, the software has once again been overhauled and is looking quite good (albeit remains somewhat complicated to use). You get to use options like configure both the lighting portions of the keyboard as well as create powerful actions such as macros, re-mappable key assignments, timer countdowns, dpi adjustments, and more.
Each and every standard key is configurable with both actions and lighting that work in conjunction. So basically you may perform a combination and key sequence action with the press of a button, but you can also incorporate a lighting profile on the keyboard to reflect the actions being initiated. So loading a weapons macro could make the function keys flash twice as a visual indicator. The background refers to the colors that will remain static on the keyboard much like back-lighting. As one of its many features, Corsair incorporated groups of keys into the software.
Corsair Gaming software contains a wide variety of actions. Additionally, users can configure the size of the text, transparency, and/or color to best fit their needs. Users can also select from a pre-populated list of the most popular media players or add their own so they can control the application while in the midst of gameplay.
The CUE software will also allow gamers to create multiple color profiles as well as different modes that will enable separate lighting and action configurations based on the game or application with an adjustable OSD (on-screen display). Users will be able to export and import profiles/actions/lighting.
You have red LED backlighting and animation available on a per-key basis. This color option is hence referred to as “the background.”
Users can configure certain variations of foreground lighting in distinct patterns like visor, rain, pulse wave, etc. After the lighting profile is created, it can be dragged from the “Lighting Effects List” to any Group of Keys. Profiles can be shared on Corsair's website so you will end up with some new animations at some point as well.
