farbwerk 360

The RGB lighting theme remains a hot topic - even with us. After the introduction of the RGBpx product line, we received many customer requests and decided to add a real masterpiece to our farbwerk series: the farbwerk 360.

The farbwerk 360 is the most powerful RGB controller for PCs available on the market. It is capable of driving incredible 360 addressable RGB LEDs on its 4 channels.





That alone was not enough for us: With ALPHApx we are introducing a new dimension in RGB controllers. ALPHApx technology can be used to create transparent effects. For the first time it is possible to freely combine effects in up to 20 layers!

To make all of this easy to use, we have invested a lot of work in the aquasuite software and have set a new milestone for RGB controllers. As in a video editing program, controllers can be dragged & dropped onto strips, moved, copied and even cloned. Effects can be combined and profiles can be created intuitively. We are very proud of the easy handling!

A total of up to 20 different controllers can be applied. In order to offer even more possibilities, these can also be cloned to other sections of the strips. Thus up to 60 sections can be defined on the strip. This is an ingenious function if e.g. three fans should represent the same effect. The effect can be assigned multiple times to the other fans.



To ensure that all effects are displayed as smoothly as possible, we have developed another technology: SMOOTHpx. With SMOOTHpx the transitions between the LEDs are blended softly. For this purpose, the effects are calculated by vectors in the farbwerk unit, which allow an exact calculation of stepless intermediate steps. This requires a lot of computing power and mathematics - no problem for the farbwerk 360.

Profiles are another request from many customers. The farbwerk 360 provides powerful profile management. Each individual effect can be assigned to one or more profiles. The profiles can be switched intelligently on the basis of rules. Rules can be easily created based on started applications and prioritization is possible.
If all LEDs should be off when you use Office programs - no problem, the corresponding profile will be started automatically. This works with any number of applications.
Rules can also be based on sensor values. For example, an alarm profile can be selected if the temperature of a sensor is too high (also from hardware monitoring). In addition to 4 temperature sensors on the farbwerk 360 and a connection for a flow sensor, all data from Aqua Computer Hardware Monitoring are available. The farbwerk 360 can evaluate 16 software sensors with monitoring data.

Another highlight is AMBIENTpx. This beautifully programmed intelligent backlight for monitors can now cover almost any panel size with up to 360 LEDs. And if you need even more power, you can combine several farbwerk 360. The analysis of the monitor image is done with an extremely low system load. Once you've used this function, you won't want to miss it anymore!



When it comes to video and sound, the farbwerk 360 is really strong. With special Sound-to-Light effects, level indicators and effects controllable via sound, there are incredible possibilities to set sound on stage!

In contrast to most other devices on the market, the farbwerk 360 works completely independently - including profile switching. The effects are calculated in the device and no running PC or software is necessary. Only if monitoring or audio/video data from the PC is used, the PC has to run of course - but the transfer takes place in the background by the Aqua Computer Service.

With the farbwerk 360 we supply two strips of 15 LEDs/strip as accessories. All this is now available at a price of only 39,90 Euro!



See the details:

ALPHApx
The new ALPHApx technology allows the intuitive combination of up to 20 effects via alpha transparency.

SMOOTHpx
With this technology, all effects in the farbwerk 360 are faded over almost steplessly. This ensures smooth and much higher resolution effects. The speed of the effects has almost no influence on the visual quality.

Profiles
Depending on the rules, profiles can be changed automatically. Thus for example a started application, the exceeding of temperatures, CPU load and similar values can define the current selected profile. The assignment of the profiles is also done graphically in the aquasuite software.

AMBIENTpx
Backlight for monitors, freely configurable for any monitor size. The strips can be aligned exactly to the monitor in the software. The illumination runs later with extremely low CPU load in a service in the background. No application has to be started, AMBIENTpx is already available at Windows startup.

Sound-to-Light, "real" sound effects
The farbwerk 360 features many parameter-adjustable sound-to-light effects that leave nothing to be desired.

Visualization of sensors and monitoring data (e.g. CPU load, system data)
Almost all effects can be controlled according to current measured values. This includes bar graphs, speeds of effects, brightness, colors etc. which can be controlled according to the respective value.

Current measurement and software backup
The 4 channels of the farbwerk 360 each have an integrated current measurement and are automatically switched off in the event of overcurrent.

Compatible with many manufacturers
Aqua Computer offers adapters such as the Splitty4 as accessories. These adapters can be used to control NZXT and Corsair products with the farbwerk 360. More adapters for other manufacturers will follow.

Technical data:
- Addressable LED Controller
- Calculation of effects in the processor of the farbwerk 360
- SMOOTHpx for smooth transitions
- 4 LED channels with up to 90 LEDs each
- 4 temperature sensors can be connected
- 16 software sensors, e.g. for CPU load, data rates, SSD level, etc. can be used
- 1 connection for flow sensor
- USB 2.0 interface
- aquabus interface
- Power supply 5V, max. 8A, 40W
- 20 adjustable color controls that can be assigned to multiple areas of the strips, max. 60 areas can be managed
- 4 profiles
- aquasuite software included

Scope of delivery:
- farbwerk 360
- 2x RGBpx connection cable 50cm
- 2x RGBpx Strip with 15 LEDs, 10x320mm
- internal USB cable, 1m
- instructions

The farbwerk 360 is available at a price of 39,90 Euro.
Available end of March 2019.