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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #50 on: Sun, 17 March 2019, 16:39:05 »
I don't know, I think that it doesn't look as vaporwave as it could.
How about going light pink with purple legend on the alphas?

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #51 on: Sun, 17 March 2019, 17:45:34 »
I don't know, I think that it doesn't look as vaporwave as it could.
How about going light pink with purple legend on the alphas?
Like laser?
Maybe they're going for the Arizona green tea look.

A shame Windows 98 (the os most associated with Vaporwave) was mostly windows keys are rubberdomes

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #52 on: Sun, 17 March 2019, 18:09:47 »
The lighting in the renders is kind of confusing. Can you show it on a neutral-colored board (e.g. black or gray) and a neutral-colored background? Right now it looks like you took a Necro render, messed with the color histogram in Photoshop, and changed the alpha legends to a a fluroescent pink that probably can't exist as such in ABS plastic. That makes it very hard to judge what it will actually look like.

Also, low-contrast alphas are generally a no-go. You don't want this to be like Chronicler, Soware, KB&Co, etc.

That said, the concept is good and I'm sure people will be into it.
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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #53 on: Sun, 17 March 2019, 18:38:47 »
beautiful

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #54 on: Sun, 17 March 2019, 18:49:27 »
The lighting in the renders is kind of confusing. Can you show it on a neutral-colored board (e.g. black or gray) and a neutral-colored background? Right now it looks like you took a Necro render, messed with the color histogram in Photoshop, and changed the alpha legends to a a fluroescent pink that probably can't exist as such in ABS plastic. That makes it very hard to judge what it will actually look like.

Also, low-contrast alphas are generally a no-go. You don't want this to be like Chronicler, Soware, KB&Co, etc.

That said, the concept is good and I'm sure people will be into it.

im concerned about all you just said here as well.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #55 on: Mon, 18 March 2019, 02:06:58 »
I’ve been hoping for an update on this set, looks like I’m still in :p

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #56 on: Mon, 18 March 2019, 07:19:04 »
Finally a purple set that looks good. Hope this one makes it through!

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #57 on: Mon, 18 March 2019, 09:17:14 »
Interested, but with some concerns about ability to replicate it with those pale alphas and the high contrast lettering.  Love the concept though!   :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #58 on: Mon, 18 March 2019, 09:33:31 »
This looks incredible! Would love to see it come to life.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #59 on: Mon, 18 March 2019, 21:04:03 »
Any hope for UHK support? Would look great on this board.



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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #60 on: Mon, 18 March 2019, 21:26:37 »

I need a 6u center-stem spacebar so I can use this on my Realforce or HHKB.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #61 on: Tue, 19 March 2019, 11:50:26 »
Definitely interested! Also wanting to see this on a neutral background render as well. Would also love to see novelties.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #62 on: Tue, 19 March 2019, 11:58:56 »
Those alphas are gorgeous, would absolutely buy for those.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 19 March 2019, 12:06:52 »
I really want the mods to go with GMK Laser Gaijin...

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave (Updated 3/19/19)
« Reply #64 on: Tue, 19 March 2019, 20:50:25 »
Love the vivid POP!

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave (Updated 3/19/19)
« Reply #65 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 00:27:21 »
Wait for the GB.  :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #66 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 11:27:44 »

I need a 6u center-stem spacebar so I can use this on my Realforce or HHKB.

Second this

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave (Updated 3/19/19)
« Reply #67 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 12:18:02 »
Pantones are looking, on a side note, anyone else miss the old name? :rolleyes:

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave (Updated 3/19/19)
« Reply #68 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 12:30:17 »
Not sure if its just me, but iplz render it on black KB as colour is blending with shell in current pic. But also alphas render looks very different than pantone chip.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave (Updated 3/19/19)
« Reply #69 on: Fri, 22 March 2019, 01:58:47 »
Any chance on a kobe alphas kit + mito mods?


edit: nvm I just saw that its an 'all-in-one' kit
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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave (Updated 3/19/19)
« Reply #70 on: Fri, 22 March 2019, 02:03:42 »
I get the reason why you made the alpha text pink but it just looks weird and off to me. I like the other colours though.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #71 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 08:21:06 »
love this. need spacebars support.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #72 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 12:14:57 »
I'll sign up! Really nice stuff.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #73 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 12:34:19 »
This has to have a Hiragana option otherwise it's undeserving of the Vaporwave name

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #74 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 13:52:05 »
Just wondering, but wouldn't katakana legends be even more Vaporwave-like? At least that's what I've always thought.

But I guess katakana sublegends would probably increase the price drastically, right?
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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #75 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 18:52:37 »
Love this so much and been following since I saw it as Holographic on Reddit.  Still very much interested.  Curious if you had any good feedback on some novelty ideas - I also agree that some katakana in lieu of alphas would be really fitting with this set!  Looking forward to more development on this.  ^^

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #76 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 19:01:23 »
This has to have a Hiragana option otherwise it's undeserving of the Vaporwave name

This is the crucial thing for me. 100% in if it has hiragana, otherwise I’ll probably pass.

Great looking set either way - it just needs a little more to make it a must-buy.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #77 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 19:16:26 »
The lighting in the renders is kind of confusing. Can you show it on a neutral-colored board (e.g. black or gray) and a neutral-colored background? Right now it looks like you took a Necro render, messed with the color histogram in Photoshop, and changed the alpha legends to a a fluroescent pink that probably can't exist as such in ABS plastic. That makes it very hard to judge what it will actually look like.

Also, low-contrast alphas are generally a no-go. You don't want this to be like Chronicler, Soware, KB&Co, etc.

That said, the concept is good and I'm sure people will be into it.

Definitely keen about the alphas as well. When I first received the color chips, I asked GMK about neons and they gave the okay. I'll be shipping the color chips over to them as we progress. Hopefully they can achieve the level of pop the set needed to stand out on the alpha keys. I'll keep this post updated.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #78 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 19:18:51 »
It is very beautiful.
When will GB proceed?

Working on the group buy dates.

Will keep everyone updated.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #79 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 19:20:14 »
any plans for novelty keys?

Yes sir. Will be working on novelties very soon.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #80 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 19:22:01 »
If you can get the legends that pink in person I might be in

It's my #1 concern. We'll have to see just how neon GMK can get.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #81 on: Sun, 24 March 2019, 19:22:41 »

I need a 6u center-stem spacebar so I can use this on my Realforce or HHKB.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #82 on: Mon, 25 March 2019, 04:28:12 »
Nice set, would love to see renders on non-purple boards as well and samples :)

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #83 on: Mon, 25 March 2019, 07:38:15 »
really like the colors!

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #84 on: Mon, 25 March 2019, 08:19:54 »
Looks great. Hiragana kit maybe?

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #85 on: Mon, 25 March 2019, 09:07:50 »
If you can get the legends that pink in person I might be in

It's my #1 concern. We'll have to see just how neon GMK can get.

Good idea.
That would be wonderful.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #86 on: Mon, 25 March 2019, 16:34:36 »
Insane set man, make it happen please !

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #87 on: Thu, 28 March 2019, 14:33:59 »
This can either turn out amazing or be another GMK Necro. Please get those colors right and share the samples!

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #88 on: Thu, 28 March 2019, 16:53:12 »
I love it and will definitely buy! (Sorry not trying to steal your colorway haha)





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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #89 on: Thu, 28 March 2019, 21:08:58 »
I love it and will definitely buy! (Sorry not trying to steal your colorway haha)
These renders are really getting out of hand at this point, I love it

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #90 on: Thu, 28 March 2019, 21:43:43 »
This set is really growing on me tbh.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #91 on: Thu, 28 March 2019, 21:44:56 »
Same here. The more I look at it..

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #92 on: Thu, 28 March 2019, 22:27:19 »
Yeah the new renders oldcat did look great. I think this set (like many tbh) will go great on PC.

I'd especially love to see it on the purple/blue tinted PC like from the MXSS boards.
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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #93 on: Fri, 29 March 2019, 10:29:22 »
this looks really great

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #94 on: Fri, 29 March 2019, 14:21:49 »
for some reason, i really like this.

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #95 on: Sat, 30 March 2019, 01:13:38 »
Count me in! Looking forward to seeing the novelties

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #96 on: Sat, 30 March 2019, 03:52:27 »
it seems a little wasted to make a vaporwave set and not have japanese sub-legends but that said the set is looking real good

Offline binxberry

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #97 on: Sun, 31 March 2019, 22:07:13 »
i've had an eye on this set and i'm still very interested, i hope plans for the gb are coming along well! i've got a laser inspired daffy i'd want to pair with it!

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #98 on: Mon, 01 April 2019, 16:18:15 »
I love this =D

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Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave
« Reply #99 on: Mon, 01 April 2019, 18:41:34 »
it seems a little wasted to make a vaporwave set and not have japanese sub-legends but that said the set is looking real good
Working on the Jegends as we speak ;)