Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
"AA 6063 is an aluminium alloy, with magnesium and silicon as the alloying elements. The standard controlling its composition is maintained by The Aluminum Association. It has generally good mechanical properties and is heat treatable and weldable. It is similar to the British aluminium alloy HE9. " -from Wikipedia
"6063 is commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. It has a high resistance to corrosion with excellent finishing characteristics. 6063 has average machinability and forming hot or cold is acceptable. Also due to its conductivity it is utilized in electrical substations. Commonly used in the manufacture of pipe railings, furniture, windows, and in stair rails." - from TW Metals product specifications page
Do the copywriters at MD not know that Google exists? This is insulting to us, and to the other people at Massdrop that do a good job representing the products honestly. Sure we understand that you want to give ad copy conceptual glitter and pop, but that is no excuse for bald-face lies or misleading ad copy that I have seen over and over in certain categories, particularly MK.
Edit: I'm trying to give you guys the benefit of the doubt here, so if this is because the drop coordinator simply reproduced the producer's own copy that is one thing, but still the copy should at least be proofed for factual accuracy before posting.
You will see 6063 in that list of Aerospace Aluminums.
Not that it really matters IMO at least.. Aerospace Aluminum, Surgical Stainless Steel.. these are all gimmicks.