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KeyBeats: Mechanical Keyboard Sounds for Mac

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KeyBeats

KeyBeats is an open-source macOS application that brings the satisfying sounds of mechanical keyboards to your typing experience. Whether you're coding, writing, or just browsing the web, KeyBeats adds a tactile audio dimension to your keystrokes.

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Features

  • Realistic Mechanical Keyboard Sounds: Experience the auditory pleasure of typing on a mechanical keyboard, no matter what device you're using.
  • Multiple Sound Options: Choose from 13 different mechanical switch sound profiles.
  • Easy-to-Use Interface: Simple menubar application for quick access and control.
  • Adjustable Volume: Fine-tune the typing sound to your preference.

Available Sound Profiles

  1. Alpaca
  2. Black Ink
  3. Blue Alps
  4. Box Navy
  5. Buckling Spring
  6. Cream
  7. Holy Panda
  8. MX Black
  9. MX Blue
  10. MX Brown
  11. Red Ink
  12. Topre
  13. Turquoise

Installation

  1. Go to the Releases page.
  2. Download the latest version of KeyBeats for macOS.
  3. Open the downloaded .dmg file.
  4. Drag the KeyBeats app to your Applications folder.
  5. Open KeyBeats from your Applications folder or Launchpad.

Usage

  1. Click on the KeyBeats icon in your menubar.
  2. Select your preferred sound profile from the dropdown menu.
  3. Adjust the volume using the slider.
  4. Start typing and enjoy the mechanical keyboard sounds!

Building from Source

If you'd like to build KeyBeats from source:

  1. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/YugBhanushali/keyBeats.git Copy2. Navigate to the project directory: cd keybeats Copy3. Install dependencies: npm install Copy4. Build the application: npm run dist

Contributing

We welcome contributions to KeyBeats! If you have a feature request, bug report, or want to improve the code, please feel free to:

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
  3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
  4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

  • Sound samples sourced from kbsim by tplai.

Contact

Project Link: https://github.com/YugBhanushali/keyBeats.git

Enjoy the clicky-clacky goodness of KeyBeats! 🎹🎧