HOW TO

How to Add Macros and Remap Keys in CORSAIR iCUE

Congratulations on your new CORSAIR keyboard! While our keyboards are already great options for gaming and productivity, they can do much more with the help of our iCUE software. In this guide we’ll be going over keyboard remapping, macros, and other key assignment functions you can customize within the iCUE suite.

Understanding The Process

Let’s start with a quick overview on how to change a function of a key on your CORSAIR keyboard:

Open iCUE, click on your keyboard, and go to Key Assignments.
Under “Assignments,” press the plus button to make a new function.
Select an assignment type and a key to bind it to.
Configure the function to your preferences.

Assignments can be saved to the “Assignments Library,” allowing you to easily duplicate functions across keys, devices, or profiles. You can add assignments by simply opening the library and dragging assignments over. Add assignments back on to your device by doing the process in reverse. Open up your library, drag the assignment back over, then assign it to a new key.

Customizing Your Functions

The most complicated part of this process comes with all the flexibility and power that iCUE can provide. After making a new assignment, the “Assignment Type” window will let you define what type of action you want to do. Here is an explanation of the different functions available to you.

REMAP

These functions will let you bind a button press to other keyboard or mouse functions. For more complicated presses using CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT you can use the Keystroke function. Lang Keys will allow you to switch language inputs with a simple button press. Make sure your extra language keyboards are set up in Windows before using this function.

REGULAR

This will hold the main functions used by most users. These can be used to automate simple tasks or even super complex ones. Here is a quick rundown of some of the different functions.

Text	Quickly type out frequently used messages by simply writing it out in the text box.
Media	Add media controls like play/pause and volume adjustments to any keyboard.
Launch App	Launch any .exe .bat .cmd or .app with a single press.
Disable	Stop accidental presses or set up your own custom tournament mode for gaming.
Profile Switching	Switch between various profiles that each have their own set of hotkeys and lighting effects across all your devices.
Macro	The most powerful key assignment that can reenact both keyboard and mouse actions with delays. Macros can be edited to fine tune the action. You can manually add, remove, and adjust events and their functions.

Profile Switcher Function

Macro Function

VOICEMOD

If you use Voicemod then iCUE is already set up to directly control those functions. First connect iCUE to Voicemod. Then choose from a multitude of functions like toggling your voice changer, your sidetone, or a simple mute.

The last thing you need to do is select the key you want to bind the assignment to. After that your new function should be good to go right away! If you’re binding to a key you plan on using for its original input like letters, numbers, and modifiers make sure to go into the advanced settings are toggle the “Retain Original Key Output” option. This will make sure that key functions normally on top special powers you have given it.

Beyond iCUE

If you have one of our full sized keyboard with macro keys like the fully loaded K100 RGB, you can take it a step further and use it just like a Stream Deck! After downloading the Stream Deck software, you can configure the macro keys to do any function a Stream Deck can. That means getting access to the whole Stream Deck community and all the awesome plug-ins they’ve made!

You can run the Stream Deck software alongside iCUE, allowing you to do multiple actions like, change your scene in OBS and the lighting in your room, making sure you always know what your audience sees. A low cost extended keyboard like our K55 RGB PRO is a great option for beginner streamers who want to start playing with Stream Deck functions and aren’t quite sure if they’re ready to commit to a full-sized stream deck.

That’s all you need to get started customizing your new CORSAIR keyboard! With endless options it’s up to you to get creative and make the perfect functions for your personal set up. Whether you’re using it to automate functions, add some extra fun with your friends, or run a show, iCUE can help simplify any actions you take on your PC.