How to create multiple chroma effects on a Razer mouse

Updated: 10-May-2026 | Answer ID: 1603
This answer will give you instructions on how to create multiple chroma lighting effects on your Razer mouse.

You can assign Razer Chroma settings to a Razer mouse's buttons, allowing you to switch between Razer Chroma lighting effects without opening Razer Synapse.

See the step-by-step instructions below on how to create multiple Chroma effects on a Razer mouse.

  1. Launch Razer Chroma.

    Launch Razer Chroma

  2. Click the “STUDIO” tab.

    Razer Chroma STUDIO tab

  3. Click the ellipsis icon, then click “Add”.

    Razer Chroma Add button

    Note: The new effect is defaulted to the name “Chroma Effect 1” and progresses to 2, 3, 4, and so forth as you keep adding new effects. 

  4. Click the Chroma effect you prefer under “ADD EFFECT”.

    Razer Chroma EFFECT LAYERS

  5. The effect will then be added to the "EFFECT LAYERS" section as shown below and will be prioritized from top to bottom. 

  6. Select the effect and apply the effect to your Razer product using the following application tools:

    1. Selector - Select the LED where you want to apply the effect. (Shortcut: Ctrl + S)

    2. Pen - Lets you draw on the LEDs with the current effect. (Shortcut: Ctrl + P)

    3. Paint Bucket - Fill an area continuously with the current effect. (Shortcut: Ctrl + B)

      Razer Chroma Paint effect

    4. You can also edit the effect using the “Effect Settings” column on the right side.

      Razer Chroma effect settings

  7. Click on your mouse to apply the effect.

  8. Click “SAVE” to complete the process.

    Razer Chroma Studio

Your mouse will immediately apply the lighting effect.

To configure Chroma lighting on your Razer mouse, see How to configure the Chroma lighting on a Razer mouse for more details.

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