AlienFX Pidgin + Winamp plugin

That indeed sounds strange. How fast ist the music you are playing? Does it have really high bpm?

 

I'll try and get a video of it for you. It doesn't matter what kind of music. But it's hard to explain.

EDIT: here you go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v26BePpGHA

Immediately after opening the settings, like 3 zones shut off :/

I prefer the way it functions with the settings open. I feel like that result is true to what I've set up

 

ya winamp is telling me no alienfx device found and the error message about alienware device not found. I have a alienware m17x r3

 

I can see you can get it working, if possible can you post up your device.xml here? Because it would be a big help if it work on my M14x, and I will ref to you to try to spread the word.

EDIT: Nevermind about the device.xml file, I seem to figure it out how to get it work and I'll also upload my version of device.xml below, I'd like to thanks nuroo for posting that devic.xml config and Ingrater for the new version (rep+ ), I able to get it work because of I copy some of the code there and have it implement as my own version.

M14x Device.xml for Winamp AlienFX Plugin:

View attachment alienfx_vis_devices.zip

Note: I just have it work, test a few song and I upload this one here, for some reason I cant get the power button to work too, or maybe it cant change or something I dunno. And like RioRyan, I also have similar problem with the light doesnt matter which song low or high bpm, all are the same.

 

@CGSDR
power button will not work as it is directly linked to the battery state

@DeadliestGunner
Please follow the guide >>>here<<< to setup a devices.xml for your laptop. If you are successfull please post the device.xml here.

 

I didn't notice the same issue as Rio, until I closed and reopened WinAmp. I think I can elaborate on what seems to be happening. When you open the the config or start/stop the visualization for the first time after opening winAmp, it seems to move some of the Active Frequency bands from 2 (in my case) of the Zones to the Top 2 zones (excluding the first).

This is what I should have:
Zone: 1 / Freq: 1-4
Zone: 2 / Freq: 5-8
Zone: 3 / Freq: 9-12
Zone: 4 / Freq: 13-16
Zone: 5 / Freq: 17-20
Zone: 6 / Freq: 21-24
Zone: 7 / Freq: 25-28
Zone: 8 / Freq: 29-32

After opening Config (Or starting the plugin in my case (WinAmp starts with it off):
Zone: 1 / Freq: 1-4
Zone: 2 / Freq: 5-8, 17-20
Zone: 3 / Freq: 9-12, 21-24
Zone: 4 / Freq: 13-16
Zone: 5 / Freq: *Blank*
Zone: 6 / Freq: *Blank*
Zone: 7 / Freq: 25-28
Zone: 8 / Freq: 29-32

I get the exact same results every time, Even with Auto Start (visualization) on. Hope this helps, not a big issue for me, takes 10 seconds to fix, and only happens on first load, and my winAmp is usually open in the background indefinantly

Also, for all the M14x users, here is the device xml that worked for me.

PHP:

<?xml version="1.0" ?>
    <devices>
          <device name="Alienware-m14x" protocolVersion="2" productid='0x521'>
            <led name="Keyboard1" code="0x000001" />
            <led name="Keyboard2" code="0x000002" />
            <led name="Keyboard3" code="0x000004" />
            <led name="Keyboard4" code="0x000008" />
            <led name="LeftVent" code="0x000020" />
            <led name="RightVent" code="0x000040" />
            <led name="AlienLogo" code="0x000100" />
            <led name="Touchpad" code="0x000200" />
      </device>
</devices>

P.S. I'd like to thank Ingrater for all his hard work. Looks great

EDIT: Opps wrong code.

 

Can you please post the contents of the AppData/Roaming/Winamp/Plugins/alienfx_vis_settings.xml ?

 

Here is mine.

PHP:

<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<settings>
    <model value="128" />
    <zones>
        <freqbandusage>
            <band zone="0" />
            <band zone="0" />
            <band zone="0" />
            <band zone="0" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="3" />
            <band zone="3" />
            <band zone="3" />
            <band zone="3" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="4" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="5" />
            <band zone="6" />
            <band zone="6" />
            <band zone="6" />
            <band zone="6" />
            <band zone="7" />
            <band zone="7" />
            <band zone="7" />
            <band zone="7" />
        </freqbandusage>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='0' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="0" />
            <color value="201364" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="1-4" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='1' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="4" />
            <color value="8388736" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="5-8" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='2' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="5" />
            <color value="33023" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="9-12" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='3' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="3" />
            <color value="8388767" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="13-16" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='6' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="4" />
            <color value="8453888" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="17-20" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='7' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="5" />
            <color value="33023" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="21-24" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='4' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="6" />
            <color value="65280" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="25-28" />
        </zone>
        <zone>
            <ledsinuse>
                <led id='5' />
            </ledsinuse>
            <id value="7" />
            <color value="255" />
            <random value="0" />
            <name value="29-32" />
        </zone>
    </zones>
</settings>


 

Hi,
I have a Alienware m14x and this plugin does not work the message "Alienware device not found" appears in winamp, what to do? And AlienFX leds tester don't work. thanks

 

You have to have a M14x compatible alienfx_vis_devices.xml, alienfx_vis_config.xml and alienfx_vis_setting.xml in C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Winamp\Plugins folder. Follow the link in the first page and follow the instruction where to place those file, but just left the device.xml file because it is not compatible with the M14x, instead you can either use My device.xml or copy and paste kirtangl's device.xml code.

 

I could be wrong, but it sounds like you dont have the right product id for your laptops leds. Refer to the programers website here for instructions on how to find it.

Are you sure you followed the install instructions correctly because Ingrater recently updated support for the new alienware laptops.

m14, m18 are now supported as per OT.

 

I got it to work on my m18x!!!!! Super SWEET!!!! OMG I'm so Happy! Thank you soO Much Nuroo! I got to get your paypal address so I can buy you a bottle of your drink of choice!

Attached is the "alienfx_vis_devices.xml" file I came up with.

One thing that was not too clear was that after I got the "alienfx_vis_devices.xml" made from the "alienfx-leds-tester" I jumped right into wimamp expecting it to work but you need to configure the plug-in so it can create "alienfx_vis_settings" that is needed.

The only light I'm having trouble with is the Power button is not changing. It is changing color since it is on AC power. I think I need to play with it more and disable the AC charging lights.

Thanks again Nuroo!

Awww I reached the maximum number of zones

 

This is the problem I'm seeing.

 

Can you give more info? What model of your laptop? Because If you have M14x or M18x then you have to use the different device.xml file in the AppData/winamp/Plugin folder. If you have M14x, then you can either use My device.xml or copy and paste kirtangl's device.xml code. And this is for the M18x, it's from Nuroo's device.xml

Reason that the power button is not working is because of this:

 

Does the plugin support alienware m11x r3, because I can´t get it working on mine. Any help is greatly appriciated.

 

ugh, i made the copy-paste procedures, but when i try to run the winamp plug in (start and config) the errors also occur. including the error 'Couldnt find main node 'config'. then followed by the ones with Bolas' picture errors as shown on 2 posts above mine. is there something wrong with what i did? i repeated the procedure, tried uninstalling/installing winamp and repeated the copy paste procedure and did the initial winamp start up as stated

 

Thanks, Ingrater and Nuroo. My M18x successfully sparkles.

As a thank you, I will post step by step guide to make Winamp plugin works on any new Alienware laptop.

For M18x user:
Use Nuroo's alienfx_vis_devices.xml to save all the trouble in step 5.

Note:
I made the list by memory so please tell me if someone find any error.

 

okay guys, somehow i managed to go into 'zones' (thank god)

now the editing part...making the zones, guys forgive me for being a noob, but i needed any zone configurations you have for those who have m18x, this is what i have done so far...

when i select alienfx visualization plugin (thru preferences) then start, all of my alienfx lights go dark.

so what did is i went in 'configure' and i have seen that i had to create zones.

no creating these 'zones' is somehow the confusing part in my case, okay this is the scenario, i will create a zone (i.e.keyboard) then put random bands, random Leds parts, putting them in active mode, but nothing happens. my alienfx is still dark than i had to activate 'Go Dark' then 'Go Light' option and still nothing happens. honestly idk what to do after this.

 

Again, I will try to answer by memory
I put numpad on frequency 4, right keyboard on 3, middle keyboard on 2, left keyboard on 1, far left and ALIENWARE on 5, touchpad and menu buttons on 6, left and right grills on 7. Turn on alienfx, open Winamp, turn some music on, run visualizer. It works for me

 

bad luck, i tried the same settings and restarted fx after setting leds in winamp plug in, the fx still go dark as usual, i had to Go light again but they are just steady...i have 3rd party enabled and only standard settings in alienfx application. i did a reinstalling again and had the same output...this is really strange

EDIT: i also did the alienfx tester led sequence lighting is doing good in y/n questions

 

If the led-tester works for you than I'm assuming you have the correct usb-id for the m18x.

If your using the newest build, placed everything in the correct folders and used my alienfx_vis_devices.xml file - You should be good to go.

At this point I recommend you delete:
alienfx_vis_config.xml
alienfx_vis_settings.xml

Close winamp. Launch winamp. Start your favorite music. Then make sure alienfx shows up in the visualizations plugins window of winamp (If it does, proceed to next step. If not, follow Ingrater's original instructions again.)

If it does, press the configure button and build a zone to test. If its working correctly the leds will flash as soon you exit the build zone window.

My pleasure. Glad I could contribute to the community in some way. So many people have helped me here. It's infectious. Ingrater deserves thanks for making such a great app. and I had to do whatever I could my make sure it worked on the flagship laptop of alienware.

 

Hi
I have made everything work so far with the plugin but when I start to play a song winamp crashes. I have Alienware M11X r3

 

Hi,

I have an issue with alienware m14x lighting with winamp plugin. Basically, I copy the plugin from media winmap plugin under alienware command center and paste it in winmap folder under C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugin. Adjusted some lighting to off in keyboard such as right/left speaker, logo, touchpad under alienware plugin configuration. And when I pressed ctrl+shift+k with music playing, some lighting are not showing the way it should be. Even when I paused the music, lighting are still playing. The problem is solved when I use window media player. It works fine regardless of which parts of the keyboard you want to off according to the music frequencies. It only happened with winmap though . Anyone encounter this before?

 

This plugin it's great job!!!

 

You talking about the dll file that include with the command centre? Well for Winamp I guess it wont work for you (because I tried that many many time), the only way is to use the custom/modded plugin, the download link is on the first page, follow the "Readme" instruction on how to get it work, however DO NOT use the alienfx_vis_device.xml from the link because it wont work on M14x, use my device.xml version instead.

 

Thanks for the reply. Should I say something is really wrong with my unit. First, I copied .dll file from Command Centre and put it directly under alienware plugin folder. Surprisingly it worked until I update the winmap.
However, I will try to follow the procedure u mention.

 

Cheers mate!
I was trying this for a grueling 60 minutes before I managed it.
iTunes wasn't this nice and now Winamp become my favourite player! xD
I guess for the m14x need some further adjustment.

Oh btw thanks CGSDR & Ingrater as I followed your guides

 

hi guys, it appears like that too to me, i can't get it to work, Mine is AW M17X-R3.. please can somebody help me , thanks

 

I have the same issue as the guy above. Can someone just please post their config for the r3?

 

Seems everyone with R3 got the same problem as me?

 

Hi everybody,

it seems so, I have the same problem with my M17xR3 .

 

Hey guys.

Did you guys identify the correct "product id" for m17r3?

Is there no working "alienfx_vis_devices.xml" for the m17xr3?

Does the leds tester work for the m17r3?

update:
I searched thru all post. "Calleo Dragonne" was indeed able to get alienfx pidgin working on his m17r3. Contact him, or try following the instructions. Its will work guys, u must be doing something wrong.

 

Hi
thanks for answering:

the product Id for the M17xR3 is 0x520.

The led tester works perfect.

Here the results from led-tester:
New Alienfx Device
Model description: Alienware M17xR3
Led 0x1: Numpad
Led 0x2: right keyboard
Led 0x4: middle keyborad
Led 0x8: left keyborad
Led 0x20: left speaker
Led 0x40: right speaker
Led 0x100: Logo
Led 0x200: Touchpad
Led 0x800: Control

I don´t know the correct protocolVersion and /or the correct model value of my M17xR3

thanks for help.

EDIT: would anyone be so kind, to post the correct alienfx_vis_config file for the m17xr3

I give it up, I tried anything, but nothing works.

 

OK try this for your "alienfx_vis_devices.xml", based on your info above:

PHP:

<devices>
  <device name="M17xR3" protocolVersion="2" productid='0x520'>
    <led name="Numpad"                            code="0x000001" />
    <led name="right keyboard"                    code="0x000002" />
    <led name="middle keyboard"                   code="0x000004" />
    <led name="left keyboard"                     code="0x000008" />    
    <led name="left speaker"                      code="0x000020" />
    <led name="right speaker"                     code="0x000040" />
    <led name="Logo"                              code="0x000100" />
    <led name="Touchpad"                          code="0x000200" />
    <led name="Control"                           code="0x000800" />
  </device>
</devices>

let me know. I'm going out but I'll be home in a few hours. If this works you still have to set up the zones.

 

@pmm1450
I looked at your config, its all wrong. Delete it.

The plugin creates this file based on the zones you set up. So delete it, use the device file I posted and let the plugin create the config for you based on the zones you set up.

 

Sorry, but now I´m very confused.

In the downloaded zip-file there where 3 files.
1. libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll which I copied to my winamp program directory
2. vis_winamp-alienfx-plugin.dll which I copied to the plugin directory of winamp
and
3. alienfx_vis_config.xml ; this file must be copied to C:\Users\myusername\appdata\Roaming\Winamp\Plugins

This is the original file:

PHP:

<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<config>
    <!-- How much delayed the beat displaying is. If it blinks to late increase this value, if it blinks to early decrease it. -->
    <!-- this value has to be >= 0 !! -->
    <delay value="0" />
    <!-- below are all saved values from the sliders -->
    <energy>
        <slider id='0' value="0.840000" />
        <slider id='1' value="1.760000" />
        <slider id='2' value="1.640000" />
        <slider id='3' value="2.000000" />
        <slider id='4' value="1.760000" />
        <slider id='5' value="1.880000" />
        <slider id='6' value="1.880000" />
        <slider id='7' value="1.400000" />
    </energy>
    <variance>
        <slider id='0' value="88.000000" />
        <slider id='1' value="92.000000" />
        <slider id='2' value="116.000000" />
        <slider id='3' value="188.000000" />
        <slider id='4' value="148.000000" />
        <slider id='5' value="196.000000" />
        <slider id='6' value="160.000000" />
        <slider id='7' value="20.000000" />
    </variance>
    <factor>
        <slider id='0' value="1.000000" />
        <slider id='1' value="1.260000" />
    </factor>
</config>


Now, so i think, I have to change the file.
After the xml-version line and befor the <config> I have to put these changes ?!

PHP:

<devices>
  <device name="M17xR3" protocolVersion="2" productid='0x520'>
    <led name="Numpad"                            code="0x000001" />
    <led name="right keyboard"                    code="0x000002" />
    <led name="middle keyboard"                   code="0x000004" />
    <led name="left keyboard"                     code="0x000008" />    
    <led name="left speaker"                      code="0x000020" />
    <led name="right speaker"                     code="0x000040" />
    <led name="Logo"                              code="0x000100" />
    <led name="Touchpad"                          code="0x000200" />
    <led name="Control"                           code="0x000800" />
  </device>
</devices>  

Is this ok, or did I misunderstand the complete procedure.

And many thanks for your effort.

 

Yes but you manually edited the config.xml
Delete and replace with original. Then never edit this file yourself again.

Close winamp.

PHP:

<devices>
  <device name="M17xR3" protocolVersion="2" productid='0x520'>
    <led name="Numpad"                            code="0x000001" />
    <led name="right keyboard"                    code="0x000002" />
    <led name="middle keyboard"                   code="0x000004" />
    <led name="left keyboard"                     code="0x000008" />    
    <led name="left speaker"                      code="0x000020" />
    <led name="right speaker"                     code="0x000040" />
    <led name="Logo"                              code="0x000100" />
    <led name="Touchpad"                          code="0x000200" />
    <led name="Control"                           code="0x000800" />
  </device>
</devices>

Open notepad.
Cut and paste the txt above into file. save as "alienfx_vis_devices.xml", close notepad.
Move the file into c:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\Winamp\Plugins

Then

goto c:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\Winamp\Plugins

delete:
alienfx_vis_settings.xml

----------------------------------
*Important*
alienfx_vis_config.xml
alienfx_vis_settings.xml
The two files above are created by the plugin based on your devices.xml
Dont edit manually or create yourself
----------------------------------

Start winamp
Play some songs
Now goto Visualizations, select Alienfx, press start, then configure.
Set up a zone. Once the zone is named and frequencies added and you hit close. Repeat for other zones and your done.

 

Hi Nuroo,

I was so stupid, I can´t beleve it.

I read the instruction about 100 times and more, but I never saw my mistake.
That there a 3 files.

device
config
and
settings

I'm such a ing idiot!

NOW it works.

Many many thanks too you.
You made my day.

 

Glad i could help u. One day help someone new. A little rep never hurts

 

So, there is still a problem:

In this thread I found a really good instruction:
_______

1 Download Winamp. (of course )
2 Go here and download vis_alienfx.zip (257 kb)
3 Follow README instructions on "INSTALL" part only
4 Keep the last folder open (You will thank me later )
5 Go here and follow ALL the instructions. I know its a bit confusing for a noob like me but the instructions are very clear and pretty straightforward
6 Open your winamp, play any songs, and start the plugin
7 You may get an error "bla..bla... couldn't find settings" or something like that. This is completely fine.
8 If you are doing it right up to this step, all LEDs on your Alienware will go dark except power button
9 Open Winamp, select AlienFx plugin, Configure
10 In "Zones", add and edit all the lights to your liking. You can add up to 6 zones only.

It is all clear and for me the steps 1 to 8 are ok.

BUT step 9 crashes my winamp, nothing happend and I have to kill winamp with the task manager.

What is the problem ?

Do I need the full version of Winamp ? (pay),
or is it mybee an other Problem ?

greetings
PMM

PS.: I use the version v5.622 of winamp

 

i didnt have luck with winamp lite

 

nuroo, Thanks to you, i got my m17x r3 lights working without prob, well finally

 

Glad to help. Thanks for the rep.

 

yeah and by the way, does the Random Color only showing like this? My Alienware M17X R3 Winamp AlienFX Plugin
Too bad i recorded it while there are lights everywhere in my room

 

Yes that's how it looks on the m18x.

Seems the color cycle rate is very high. That and the frequencies that activate the random are quickly cycling on and off themselves.

 

Oh, So.. at this point, we can't adjust it? the Quick Cycle..?

 

Not a user adjustable variable far as I know, thats a question for Ingrater

 

I can't seem to get this to work with my M11x-R3.

When I attempt to start the plug-in in Winamp, I get the errors "Alienware device not found. Plugin not active!" and "No AlienFX device found. Plugin will not work"

I've followed all the instructions and got a PID of 0x522, however when I use the LED tester none of the LEDs disable and none of the LEDs change throughout the entire script.

Has anyone else had any luck with the M11x-R3's? If so, any help would be greatly appreciated as the official alienware plug-in doesn't work so well.

Thanks!

 

Well i think all the R3 devices are the same right?, i don't really know about that anyways , well you can go to the Previous Page and Follow all the Instructions
go to page 74, and follow what Nuroo says, because it worked for me,

 

The protocol 2 is most likely the same, however, since the M11x is a lot smaller I believe that the zones will most likely be different. The purpose of the LED tester script was to determine the zones on my laptop to their corresponding definitions so that I could create a compatible device.xml for the M11xR3. As there is no LED for the touchpad for this model nor a numpad, I won't be able to use the same device.xml that is used for the larger model laptops.
I've attempted to use the LED tester to no avail as I've mentioned in my previous post and was hoping someone could help me resolve this issue I'm having or possibly have someone post their own device.xml file for their M11xR3 if they've already accomplished doing so, so that I could test it on my laptop.

Anyhow, thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully there is someone who can help me through this... I've spent way too much time trying to figure this out myself and I'm just stumped right now... I bet it's something real simple that I'm missing too xD