Keyboard Sounds

Keyboard Sounds is a cross-platform application that provides mechanical auditory feedback for standard keyboards. The program simulates mechanical switch sounds using configurable audio profiles, including support for advanced customization and specific application rules.

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• Integrated audio profiles. The application includes sixteen preconfigured keyboard sound profiles and an additional profile for a mouse. Each profile contains audio samples that replicate different types of mechanical switches and keyboard layouts.
• Custom profile editor. System for creating and modifying sound profiles via an integrated editor. Supports WAV and MP3 audio formats to assign specific sounds to individual keys or mouse events.
• Application rules. Conditional control mechanism that activates or deactivates sounds based on the application in use. Allows configuring different behaviors for text editors, terminals, games, or other specific programs.
• Random pitch modulation. Function that randomly varies the pitch of each sound between defined upper and lower limits. Generates auditory variations with each keystroke, avoiding monotonous repetitions.
• OBS integration. Audio capture system for streaming via an optional daemon window. Isolates keyboard sounds as a separate audio source for streaming software.
• Cross-platform compatibility. Desktop version available for Windows and Linux systems. Extended command-line interface for macOS and other platforms compatible with Python.
• Mouse profiles. Independent sound configuration for mouse click events. Includes separate assignments for left, right, and additional buttons.
• Individual key mapping. Ability to assign specific sounds to particular keyboard keys. Allows creating custom sound layouts according to user preferences.
• Independent volume controls. Separate control of audio levels for keyboard and mouse. Master volume configuration and settings per individual profile.
• Daemon interface. Background process that manages sound playback. Maintains low system resource usage while monitoring input events.
• Quick enable and disable. Mechanisms for instantly enabling and disabling sounds. Includes keyboard shortcuts and interface options for quick control.
• Visual status indicators. Notification system showing the current status of the application. Reports on the active profile, applied rules, and sound activity.

Development of Keyboard Sounds began in 2023 as a personal project to enhance the typing experience on standard keyboards. The program is written in Python using cross-platform libraries for audio management and input events.

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Keyboard Sounds Pro

Keyboard Sounds Pro is a free desktop application that plays customizable keyboard and mouse sounds while you work.

Price: Free   Size: 8.28 MB   Version: 0.2.6   OS: Windows, Linux