Custom Keyboard Sounds Download

[Jesper Sahu]

Someof them works, in the simulators but none of them works in my devices.Could anyone who has successfully played sound when tapping on custom keyboard buttons care to share some working code? And it is the best if the code could honor the sound settings.

The key here is that iOS can only play the file types described here. iOS cannot play the file type .caf. The following code should work fine on iOS. You can use this website to convert your .caf file to any file they have available on the site and that are compatible. I've tested it out already and .caf conversions work even though it's not specified anywhere.

Playing sounds requires OpenAccess, I don't know why Apple is doing it like this but it is what it is for now. This will also fix the lag and issues with it not working after trying to play the sound.

Use this method to play the standard system keyboard click in response to a user tapping in a custom input or keyboard accessory view. A click plays only if the user has enabled keyboard clicks in Settings > Sounds, and only if the input view is itself enabled and visible.

I captured the sample with my Rode PodMic. This is a dynamic mic for speaking into, not sure if something like this would have any effect on the sound? Probably not? I know most keyboard YouTubers would use a condenser mic for something like this instead to get the best sound quality. They are the optimal choice for music and sounds with their cardioid sound pattern. Anyway! I digress.

Seriously. I wanted to get something cheaper because jeez. The Epomaker kit I found felt like it was the best for the price. Anything cheaper was just meh. Switches can get expensive too, but tbh Akko does a good job at bringing value to the table.

I just built my keyboard not too long ago and you have already made me want to build another haha. This sounds amazing though! I could suggest this kit for anyone looking for a decent board with some Wisteria switches!

I went ahead and did a crappy cell phone recording of 3 custom boards, and one prebuilt board all with different switches, profiles, form factors, and key caps. The only thing you wont hear is any ABS keys because I cant abide ABS key caps.

We agreed terms, and over the next few weeks Taeha Types put together these 13 custom mechanical keyboard recordings (13 for digital, just 12 on the LP). They represent a broad cross section of the scene, with both retro and modern set ups.

Yes and no @David-Lay5409 ,

Do you have SF Audio Studio or SF Pro? SFAS does not have a keyboard shortcut editor, but the control file's code can be edited manually. If you have SFP, the shortcut editor is in the 'Options' menu. Select the 'Global' mode type in "Mute" in the search box, then create the desired key command. If it is already being used, try another or remove the default. That said, Sound Forge's 'Mute' command will delete the waveform data. If you wish to only mute your PC's speakers, that would need to be done on the PC (outside of SF). I created an onscreen shortcut to mute the system volume using Nirsoft's free nifty 'command' utilitiy. I then made a keyboard command from that. 'VoluMouse' is another handy Nirsoft utility for controlling system volume. Otherwise Sound Forge's 'Hardware Meters' (View menu) has an output volume fader (which does not affect the file's amplitude), that window also has a "dim" button, which attenuates the output volume about 20dB. The window can be resized and docked to the SF display.

What shortcut keys would you like to use @David-Lay5409 ?

All versions of Sound Forge Pro have a 'wizard' type utility to edit the shortcut keys. SF Audio Studio does not have this utility and custom key commands must be written manually. It is basically as simple as entering in a few lines of text to the 'keyboard' file in the Appdata system folder and unlike editing a registry entry, if you mess up the keyboard file, no damage will occur to the PC or Sound Forge.

Not all key combinations or single key commands are possible and most must start with Ctrl, Shift, Alt or a combination of. For example, I use Ctrl+Shift+E to go to the end of the file, Alt+M for 'Mute' and Alt+N to open 'Normalize. I use the single F8 key for 'Edit> Repeat'.

As you are probably aware, a 'Mute' command toolbar icon can be added as well (View> Toolbars> Customize).

A friend of mine recently brought up his custom mechanical keyboard while we were hanging out in voice chat, and at first, nobody understood why anyone would buy one. At that time, I had no clue that there are entire communities about building custom keyboards. With every sentence that was said, we got deeper into this community. We explored different YouTube channels, watched comparisons, and listened to sound tests.Only a few hours later, all of us were hooked and wanted to build our own keyboards as well. This post will go over all the parts that are needed, what they are for, and what you need to watch out for.PartsThere aren't that many parts. It's just the:Keyboard base (bottom)Keycaps (top left)Switches (top right)Alright, let's get started!Keyboard Base - Gamakay LK67The most important part of your setup is the keyboard base. It'll define what your keyboard will look like. Depending on what you need and like, you can choose different sizes, materials, and features.As you can see, it's a 65% keyboard (size reference) with a physical volume slider. The reason I wanted this keyboard, was not the volume slider but the Bluetooth support. I already have a wireless mouse (G502 Lightspeed) and I didn't want to make my cable management even worse than it already is. I also want to easily be able to take the keyboard with me (e.g. to the university campus). And, most importantly, it makes literally every setup look very clean and minimalistic. More on that later on.When building a mechanical keyboard, you have two options for the keyboard base:Buy the parts individually and solder them yourselfBuy an already assembled keyboard baseObviously, when buying all the parts individually, you have a lot more control over your build, but it also requires more tools and work. However, since I don't have a soldering iron, I was fine with buying an already assembled keyboard base.Things to watch out for:ANSI vs ISO keyboard layout: The differences between these layouts are very subtle and only affect very few keys. This is a good image, that shows how the Return and Shift keys differ. Why this is important will be explained in the keycaps section.Bluetooth support: Bluetooth on a mechanical keyboard isn't that popular, so you'll have fewer options to choose from. However, if you don't find a base that suits you, you can always buy the parts individually and assemble the base yourself.Keyboard size: Make sure to pick the correct size. Even when you don't have certain keys (e.g. F1-F12 or ), you can still press them with a shortcut. On my keyboard, I can press F1 with Fn+1 or with Fn+Shift+Esc. Most keyboards have separate software where you can remap these keys or add additional macros.Switches - Akko Rose RedThe keyboard switches will define what your keyboard sounds and feels like, so it's essential that you pick them carefully.There are three switch categories:Linear: Smooth and consistent actuation.Tactile: Great feedback.Clicky: Like tactile, but with an additional click sound.You should know the operating force metric. It defines how much force you need to fully press the key. In my case, the switches have $43gf \pm 5gf$ operating force. So they are much lighter compared to the $60gf$ operating force of my previous keyboard. There are also force travel graphs, which you can use to better understand how much the switch travels when it's pressed. For a much deeper explanation, I suggest reading this awesome article.So how do you choose the switches? If you have the option, try them out in person. Either go to a store or find someone who has a mechanical keyboard. Otherwise, look for reviews on YouTube (or Invidious). You can compare the operating force and force travel with your current keyboard. Also, don't forget to listen to sound tests (both lubed and unlubed) because you don't want a keyboard that sounds terrible.Things to watch out for:Tactile vs Linear: Choosing the correct switch type is important for the sound, feeling, and performance.Lubed vs Unlubed: Lubing the switches will result in a smoother and much more satisfying sound. It's purely subjective but, in my opinion, totally worth it.Amount of switches in one set: Switches are often sold in smaller amounts. For example, one Akko Rose Red set contains 45 switches, but the keyboard has more keys. So to fill an entire keyboard, you need to buy another set.Keycaps - AkkoNow we come to the fun part. Just like the keyboard base defines the raw layout, the keycaps are the polish. You can go wild when choosing them. Do you want a keyboard with only pink/white/blue/red/green keycaps? Or blank keycaps without letters? Or keycaps that sound and look like you can eat them? Or maybe keycaps that are built for RGB lighting? You could even mix all the aforementioned keycaps if that's what you want (please don't actually do that).Things to watch out for:ANSI vs ISO keyboard layout: As previously explained, you want to make sure that your keycaps have the correct sizes (e.g. for the enter or shift key). In my case, they included both layouts but it might be different in other sets.Profiles: The profile is the overall shape of the keycap. They can change the style and feel of your keyboard.Material: Make sure to buy keycaps that use PBT instead of ABS plastic. PBT keycaps are usually higher quality, more durable, and wear down less over time. This is a good article about the differences.Lube - Krytox 205g0When I first heard about lubing, I thought that it was a joke. It just sounded so surreal that anyone would lube switches just to make them sound better. And then I heard the difference. So if you are already building a mechanical keyboard, spending a few bucks more on lube doesn't hurt.You might now think, can you even hear a difference? Well, let's try it out. One of these two recordings contains an unlubed key and one contains a lubed key.Recording 1Recording 2Could you hear the difference? Which one do you think is the lubed one and which is the unlubed one?Answer If you said left is lubed and right is unlubed, then you are correct. :)

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