KiiwiGateron Black Ink switch sound
The heavier switch in Gateron's Ink line, whose smoky housing gives a deep, muted bottom-out. Type below to hear it, recorded from a real board.
Type the words below. Headphones make the difference obvious.
What it sounds like
The Ink series uses a different housing from standard Gaterons, and it changes the sound. The Black Ink sits lower and deeper than a standard Gateron Black, with a muted, solid bottom-out.
Next to the lighter Red Ink it is deeper and softer; the Red Ink is higher pitched.
At a glance
Compared with
Gateron Red Ink
The lighter switch in Gateron's Ink line: softer and higher pitched than the Black Ink.
Gateron Black
Gateron's heavy linear: dry and muted.
NovelKeys Cream
A linear made entirely of POM, a self lubricating plastic, with a deep, full bodied sound.
Get the Gateron Black Ink sound on your Mac
Kiiwi has all 38 packs, this one included, and plays them under the keyboard you already own. In your headphones, from the menu bar. $4.99 once.
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