I did the maths. A “standard” keyboard has 104 keys, and while there is some variation here and there, this one has but 8. That makes it technically a 7.69% keyboard, but let’s just round it to 8% ;). 8 keys = 8%, easy.
But why?
Good question. You see, I really like experimenting with sound and music, and really love exploring new ways to make the noise. I have always been one to experiment with music, making a few marks on the world here and there. And so, I just figured it would be really neat to have my own little module I can just slide into or slap onto anything I like and just hear how it sounds. Basically, this will allow me more freedom that designing a bespoke input device every time I try something new.
And heys, that’s nice. A very well known company contacted me based upon my previous work with the Bass Bong – PCBWay! So, I gladly took them up on the opportunity to collaborate with them.
Great people, I made a few mistakes here and there (it was my first time after all, we’ve all been there) and they were more than helpful to wait and offer advice and allow me to correct my designs before being fabricated. I don’t want this to seem like an ad, but I really do have to give them props for helping me out. Custom PCB designs, 3D printing and fabrication, they even have a little store offering things you may need in your setup, like soldering irons and wires. And you can collect “beans” to redeem on stuff with every purchase too. Just worth looking at imo.
If you’d like to check them out, while they offer many great coupons already for first time users, this link will get you $5 if you do want to get started with them: https://pcbway.com/g/3Z55O9.
I would also like to continue to give thanks to Image-Line for gifting me a copy of FL Studio to use in my projects. Really comes in handy, and much appreciated.
So yeah, an 8% keyboard. How neat 🙂