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As we mentioned earlier, Razer don't include a driver CD with the BlackWidow so the software utility has to be downloaded from the internet. We also updated the Firmware to the latest version by downloading it from the same location as the driver.
The main page of the software lets us assign different functions to any of the keys on the keyboard. These functions can be single key functions, macros or launching programs. Specific keys can also be disabled, which can prove helpful if they are being accidentally pressed when gaming.
Users can also configure different key profiles which can be switched on the fly by assigning a key to do so. The second tab of the software manages profiles. Users are allowed to configure up to 20 different profiles and can import and export profiles so they can be shared with other BlackWidow users (or backed up). To save the hassle of switching profiles when changing game, profiles can be triggered to activate when a specific application is loaded.
The final tab of the software manages the keyboard macro functionality … a user can assign macros to any key on the keyboard. There are an additional five keys along the left hand edge which are specifically designated to be used with macros. They are just about within reach but for functions where you need to access them quickly and accurately, they're not ideally located. The BlackWidow also lets you record macros on the fly which saves you having to open up the software to do so.
