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
Q: How do you pronounce Jamón? A: [χaˈmon] which is close to “Ha mon” . Q: Is there any place I can check with a keyboard gallery featuring this keyset? A: Yes, check out: https://zambumon.com/jamon/gallery Q: How do I cover my keyboard? In all cases, you’ll need to purchase a Core Core: 60%, 65%, 75%, and TKL. Masterkeys Pro S, Massdrop CTRL, Massdrop ALT, Anne Pro, Tokyo60, M60-A, Nemo, TADA68, Jules, Duck Octagon, E7-V1. Core + Numpad: full-sized keyboards, 1800, 96-key. Masterkeys Pro L, Uniqey Q100, FC980M, TX-CP, Andromeda, HBCP, Red Scarf III Ver.A 96-Key, ZZ96, Duck Lightsaver. Core + Forties and Split: small form factor keyboards, and ergo keyboards. Planck, JD40, JD45, Minorca, Sebright, Vortex Core, Percebe, LZ Ergo, TGR Alice. Core + Spacebars: Uniqey C70, Cherry G80-1800, and Topre keyboards (using the 6.00U center stem spacebars, replacing stock stabs with Novatouch stabs)
Q: How do I order multiple kits? A: Here is a guide on how to order multiple kits: 1. When you land in the payment area, you'll find this form:
Q: Why isn’t ISO a part of the Core kit? A: Historically, only a small fraction of people (between 4% and 8%*) are interested in purchasing ISO. This is because people a large part of the userbase is in countries where ANSI is their layout standard (US and Canada, China, Korea, and South East Asia). By decoupling ISO from the Core kit we can noticeably reduce the number of unused keycaps that are made by GMK, and make Core more affordable. *Source: MT3 Godspeed, SA Pulse, GMK Chocolatier, SA Chocolatier.
Q: Do you have samples of GMK Jamón? Yes, we finished color sampling two weeks ago!
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Q: ABS!? No way I’m paying $[x] for ABS keycaps! A: There are hundreds of examples of high-quality products made in ABS that people love, such as Lego or GMK keycaps. These keycaps are not only thick, and have doubleshot legends (meaning that the legends will be sharp and will never fade) but have an excellent quality control, legend consistency and are the profile is fantastic for long typing sessions. This is why many choose GMK over any other manufacturer. Q: Could you add [X] keycap to [Y] kit? A: Unfortunately that’s not possible. GMK Jamón was open for suggestions from May 31st 2018 to January 6th 2019, during that 7 month period, when kits were locked and quoted by the manufacturer. For future sets, like Nautilus Nightmares (https://zambumon.com/nautilus-nightmares/), if you wish to share your suggestions, do not forget to vote for your favorite kits (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/GMK-Nautilus-Nightmares) and voice your opinion on any of the discussion channels!
Q: Why is the shipping date June 20, 2019? A: This is because GMK Jamón is custom made product, and the keycaps have yet to be made. Once the pre-order period ends, Massdrop submits an order to the factory, which then schedules a production time for the set. After the production and sorting of all the keycaps is done, the keycaps are then sent to Massdrop’s warehouse in the US, and then shipped to each drop participant.
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