![]() If you are bored of your dull and gray, lifeless keyboard and want to jazz up your phone with cool typing sounds or a great keyboard theme, or you want to set your own custom pictures for keyboard background, then 'Real keyboard typing sound' app is for you. More switches to comeĭeveloper Henrik Ruscon has also shared that five more switch options are in the works with the end goal to offer “around 20.Stylish and cool keyboard with real keyboard like typing sounds when you type. You can download Klack from the Mac App Store and check out Klack’s website here. In any case, I definitely recommend Klack for the affordable one-time price of $3.99 (much less than an actual mechanical keyboard). My only piece of constructive feedback would be if there was a free trial, even for one day, I think more people would experience how fun it is and end up buying the app. In just under two weeks since launching, Klack has received 17 reviews with a 4.9/5 star average. But one way to think about it is the Mac equivalent of haptic feedback on iPhone. It’s somewhat difficult to put into words how delightful the effect is if you haven’t used a mechanical keyboard before. I’m really glad I spent the $4 to try out Klack, it’s well worth it for those interested in enhancing their tactile and audio experience without needing/wanting a mechanical keyboard. ![]() The attention to detail with Klack is instantly apparent with the up and down keystroke sounds, spatial audio when using a supported speaker/headphone source, and thoughtful additions like unique sound effects when changing switches or toggling the app off/on. And used the built-in keyboard and Apple’s Bluetooth Magic Keyboard and in all those combinations, Klack performs with instant high-quality sound effects. I’ve tested out Klack with my MacBook Pro’s built-in speakers as well as AirPods Pro. ![]() Performance and experienceĪs for the app’s promises of high-fidelity sound, instant type feedback, “blazing fast” speed, and more – I’ve found it delivers. You can also use the keyboard shortcut command + control + K to toggle Klack off and on. Klack features handy menu bar access with the ability to turn it off, adjust the volume between soft, balanced, and loud without having to change your Mac’s system volume, change switches, and get to settings. In my short time with Klack, I’ve really enjoyed all three but have landed on Crystal Purple for now with its more prominent sound effects. Oreo offers a slightly more subtle yet higher-pitched sound effect while Cream feels the most subtle out of the three to my ears. ![]() You can also choose between Everglide Oreo and NovelKeys Cream. The default mechanical switch sound effect is Everglide Crystal Purple which offers a classic and full mechanical key sound effect. ![]() You’ll need to click the + icon in Accessibility settings > choose Klack from your Applications folder in Finder. That allows the mechanical sounds to match your typing with the instant audio feedback (for privacy, Klack does not collect any user data). Other than installing and launching the app, the only other step is adding it to the Accessibility permissions list. Klack is a native Mac app that’s fully written in Swift and is solely focused on delivering mechanical keyboard sound effects. So I decided to buy it myself to try with my MacBook Pro.ĭeveloped by Henrik Ruscon, the app recently launched at the end of March and sells for a one-time $3.99 purchase. My buddy and former 9to5Mac colleague Parker Ortolani discovered Klack and shared how much fun he was having with it. Do you like the sound of a mechanical keyboard but don’t necessarily want to use one? Or maybe you’d prefer to use one but can’t when you’re traveling with your MacBook? A polished new app called Klack brings satisfying and realistic mechanical keyboard sound effects to your Mac. ![]()
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