Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

[.Sapphire]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

A Yotsuba keyboard... actually, that looks nice.

[MephBoss]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I was the first person to ever play sm on a QPAD kb hehu (they had prototypes/preview models at The Gathering before they were available for sale ) 8)

didn't buy one before august, adjusted to the kb instantly from my flat illuminated kb and got amazing scores like 30 min after i connected it (this was a blue switch qpad kb)

Which one QPAD you use right now ?? The MX blue, red, brown, black ?

[d4u7211]

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So....are you guys saying (I'm used to regular kb that aren't slim like laptop keys) I should get a mechanical kb instead of the Logitech Illuminate?

[flash dualist]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I'm thinking about getting a CM Storm QuickFire Rapid mechanical keyboard with blue switches.

Should I get it?

http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Mechanical-SGK-4000-GKCL1-US/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354039422&sr=8-2&keywords=cherry+mx+blue

[Gundam-Dude]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

other than the missing features such as the numpad, adjustable polling rate, half backlit keys, and a different surface finish compared to the quickfire pro that I have, it's a really good keyboard for the price. personally, I'd say if you have the extra ~$40 to spend, grab the quickfire pro instead of the rapid.

[Staiain]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

Which one QPAD you use right now ?? The MX blue, red, brown, black ?

I've played with two different switch types on the same model but I'm using brown now

[MephBoss]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I've played with two different switch types on the same model but I'm using brown now

Ah I see ! thx.

[Charlo]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

Hopefully tomorrow I'm picking up the Das Keyboard professional w/ blue switches. on sale cyber monday for $95 from $130, yes please.

Never played on a mechanical keyboard before, so this should be interesting. I'll let you know how it plays.

I'd be interested in how it works out for you. I've looked at the Das Keyboard Ultimate - the blank one - but since I have dainty feminine fingers, I don't want to struggle to depress the keys while playing Stepmania.

[PriestREA]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I have a BWU Ultimate 2013 (MX Blues)
a Corsair Vengeance K90 (MX Reds)
and a Steelseries 6Gv2 (MX Black)
I've yet to try brown switches.

[Nick Skyline]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I have a BWU Ultimate 2013 (MX Blues)
a Corsair Vengeance K90 (MX Reds)
and a Steelseries 6Gv2 (MX Black)
I've yet to try brown switches.

You should try them. From what I've looked up, red and black are the more linear switches; the only difference between red and black is that red feels like you're typing on air. I wouldn't recommend using linear switches for rhythm gaming, I'd prefer to get a tactile switch (blue or brown). On here, I've heard of people getting some good speed out of the brown switches so you might be in luck there.

Also, if you're planning on buying a WASD, as has been mentioned above, you can add your own unique design to your keyboard. I find WASD has this unique feel of personalization that allows you to make your own one-of-a-kind keyboard. But WASD only accepts *.ai and *.cdr files, so you'll need to do something with Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw if you want a very unique design.

[EzExZeRo7497]

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I use a QPAD MK-50, blue switches. They're great, and I actually got faster using Blue switches so ya. Not sure about brown though, I really want to try those.

[Gundam-Dude]

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I'll confirm that I'm actually a lot faster and better at hitting awkward patterns with my brown switches. The little resistance of the the keys and the bulkiness in itself (remember I used to play on a completely flat keyboard) makes it eons easier. It also saves me a ton of stamina which does help my endurance a bit.

e.g. Shamefully and admittedly, I never SDCB'd Untouched and I got 2 CBs yesterday, lmao

So yeah, coming from a flat keyboard background, brown switches were quite the easy transition to get used to. I still suck shit at MA'ing harder files like I used to though RIP

[Nick Skyline]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I'll confirm that I'm actually a lot faster and better at hitting awkward patterns with my brown switches. The little resistance of the the keys and the bulkiness in itself (remember I used to play on a completely flat keyboard) makes it eons easier. It also saves me a ton of stamina which does help my endurance a bit.

That's actually very nice to hear. But my roots in Stepmania come in the form of non-mechanical keyboards; I started out with a Logitech (this one stopped working by way of it shorting out), then moved on to Microsoft (this one didn't have a USB connection), and then onto the Nexxtech that I'm currently using (which kind of looks like the Ultra X Flat). I've never used a mechanical keyboard to play Stepmania (or for that matter, I've never used or seen a mechanical keyboard, period), but I really want to. I've never even considered buying this kind of keyboard until a short time ago, to be completely honest. But I do want to join this "club" sometime soon.

[ilikexd]

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I used to use a Logitech Illuminated. It's definitely the best non-mech KB I've ever used, and I'd recommend it for FFR or anybody who is more casually playing. Unfortunately, I broke one of the keys after two months of usage, although, to be fair I hit the keys pretty hard, especially with my right hand, which was the key that broke.

I just got my Rosewill brown switch keyboard in the mail. Within just a few hours of play I got used to it, and I'm able to hit streams around 20 bpm faster than I could before. Still in the process of getting used to it, but I have noticed my typing as well has already gotten faster -- my fingers barely glide over the keys as I am typing this. If you want to spend ~$100, I'd definitely recommend brown switches over blue/red, but each has their advantage. If I was made out of money I'd defeinitely buy a custom QPAD MK-80 or MK-85.

[TwistedPhoenix]

Re: Anyone ever use a mechanical keyboard for SM?

I have a Rosewill RK-9000RE with Cherry MX Red switches myself. First mechanical I bought, and I went with red based on asking around a keyboard forum. From the sounds of this thread, I should have gone with brown switches. But I will agree with what other people say about feeling like typing on air with reds; I tried playing on a membrane just a day after getting it the first time and could not remember how the hell I managed to actually play on it.