I'm in for this set either way, but as someone who loves punk and loves the distortion theme in general, but doesn't care for The Ramones or The Misfits, I wish the distortion pedal novelty was the default novelty escape option. A number of my favorite bands use the Big Muff Pi, and I would love to put a nov on my keyboard that commemorates such an iconic distortion sound. But I'm not certain that I'll have a place for a single r4 novelty on the board I eventually put this on. Which is a shame because I think it's the novelty that is most emblematic of the distortion theme. On a related note, I wonder if the demand for a Ramones and Misfits themed XT column has much demand. I'd rather just have a cheaper novelty kit that removes the XT support and gives me an extra r1 and r2 distortion pedal Esc nov. But I do love the inclusion of the r4 speaker novs!
On second thought I know even some 40s have double xt columns and big boards like the Diversity TKL and some battleship-inspired boards are having a moment right now, so XT support is probably important. But I've never been a fan of XT novelties like these, where each column is a repeat of a single novelty design. I know kits are pretty finalized now, but how sick would it be if the xt support keys were alternating in mod color and accent pink, echoing the 2nd wave ska checkerboard motif? I'd take NEX and RPF checkered blanks for XT over the Ramones and Misfits novs personally.
But like I said, in for this great set either way. And probably in for the novs too since the ISO goes so hard. Would love to put this on a Qazikat or something else with prominent ISO.
I'm in for this set either way, but as someone who loves punk and loves the distortion theme in general, but doesn't care for The Ramones or The Misfits, I wish the distortion pedal novelty was the default novelty escape option. A number of my favorite bands use the Big Muff Pi, and I would love to put a nov on my keyboard that commemorates such an iconic distortion sound. But I'm not certain that I'll have a place for a single r4 novelty on the board I eventually put this on. Which is a shame because I think it's the novelty that is most emblematic of the distortion theme. On a related note, I wonder if the demand for a Ramones and Misfits themed XT column has much demand. I'd rather just have a cheaper novelty kit that removes the XT support and gives me an extra r1 and r2 distortion pedal Esc nov. But I do love the inclusion of the r4 speaker novs!
On second thought I know even some 40s have double xt columns and big boards like the Diversity TKL and some battleship-inspired boards are having a moment right now, so XT support is probably important. But I've never been a fan of XT novelties like these, where each column is a repeat of a single novelty design. I know kits are pretty finalized now, but how sick would it be if the xt support keys were alternating in mod color and accent pink, echoing the 2nd wave ska checkerboard motif? I'd take NEX and RPF checkered blanks for XT over the Ramones and Misfits novs personally.
But like I said, in for this great set either way. And probably in for the novs too since the ISO goes so hard. Would love to put this on a Qazikat or something else with prominent ISO.
I'm in for this set either way, but as someone who loves punk and loves the distortion theme in general, but doesn't care for The Ramones or The Misfits, I wish the distortion pedal novelty was the default novelty escape option. A number of my favorite bands use the Big Muff Pi, and I would love to put a nov on my keyboard that commemorates such an iconic distortion sound. But I'm not certain that I'll have a place for a single r4 novelty on the board I eventually put this on. Which is a shame because I think it's the novelty that is most emblematic of the distortion theme. On a related note, I wonder if the demand for a Ramones and Misfits themed XT column has much demand. I'd rather just have a cheaper novelty kit that removes the XT support and gives me an extra r1 and r2 distortion pedal Esc nov. But I do love the inclusion of the r4 speaker novs!
On second thought I know even some 40s have double xt columns and big boards like the Diversity TKL and some battleship-inspired boards are having a moment right now, so XT support is probably important. But I've never been a fan of XT novelties like these, where each column is a repeat of a single novelty design. I know kits are pretty finalized now, but how sick would it be if the xt support keys were alternating in mod color and accent pink, echoing the 2nd wave ska checkerboard motif? I'd take NEX and RPF checkered blanks for XT over the Ramones and Misfits novs personally.
But like I said, in for this great set either way. And probably in for the novs too since the ISO goes so hard. Would love to put this on a Qazikat or something else with prominent ISO.
I sorta agree the novelties lean a little too heavily into those bands, just because they have album covers with black and pink? Not to mention I think Sex Pistols were actually the earliest to use that theme. The theme and more general novelties are pretty great though!
I'm liking this, just because Rocket to Russia is part of the inspiration :)
GLWIC!
Gawd this got me thinking of making some audio-themed sets to make a love letter to 90s Eurodance :0
Maybe I should give that a go sometime...
wish this was dcs or sa
I like the color way been out of the hobby but would pick this up.
Definitely going to get this set if it goes to gb! Hopefully global vendors?
1/4- Made Pitch to SP, was told they do not have the bandwidth for further community sets.
I am currently undecided on the next step. So, I can see if I can find vendors to work with, which would be my first community run.
Alternatively, I made all the artwork compatible with both SP and GMK standards. So a conversion to GMK CLY is in the cards. I have done a mockup using GMK ABS Stock colors, which I will post below, and see what the reaction is.
1/4- Made Pitch to SP, was told they do not have the bandwidth for further community sets.Booooooooo :( We need more DSS! I've got dozens of Cherry-profile sets, and precisely 3 DSS sets.
I am currently undecided on the next step. So, I can see if I can find vendors to work with, which would be my first community run.
Alternatively, I made all the artwork compatible with both SP and GMK standards. So a conversion to GMK CLY is in the cards. I have done a mockup using GMK ABS Stock colors, which I will post below, and see what the reaction is.
1/4- Made Pitch to SP, was told they do not have the bandwidth for further community sets.Booooooooo :( We need more DSS! I've got dozens of Cherry-profile sets, and precisely 3 DSS sets.
I am currently undecided on the next step. So, I can see if I can find vendors to work with, which would be my first community run.
Alternatively, I made all the artwork compatible with both SP and GMK standards. So a conversion to GMK CLY is in the cards. I have done a mockup using GMK ABS Stock colors, which I will post below, and see what the reaction is.
It's a shame, too, since DSS is unique to SP but they seem to be eschewing it in favor of the more popular Cherry profile DCS. And while this is probably a controversial take, I find DCS "meh" at best if we're talking Cherry profiles -- it's thin and feels/sounds cheap compared to modern double-shot sets from GMK/KKB/Domikey/etc. DSS has similar thinness, but it's a unique profile at least.
I would get this in GMK CYL, as it's a unique colorway for me and GMK's quality is worth it; I wouldn't bother if it was another manufacturer.
Booooooooo :( We need more DSS! I've got dozens of Cherry-profile sets, and precisely 3 DSS sets.
It's a shame, too, since DSS is unique to SP but they seem to be eschewing it in favor of the more popular Cherry profile DCS. And while this is probably a controversial take, I find DCS "meh" at best if we're talking Cherry profiles -- it's thin and feels/sounds cheap compared to modern double-shot sets from GMK/KKB/Domikey/etc. DSS has similar thinness, but it's a unique profile at least.
I would get this in GMK CYL, as it's a unique colorway for me and GMK's quality is worth it; I wouldn't bother if it was another manufacturer.
What is it that makes it difficult to run a non-40s set?
DCS profile is slightly different from Cherry profile, as shown in this comparison from CannonKeys. I doubt the small differences – for example the taller, sharper spacebar – change your stance. I just don't want anyone to mistakenly think SP makes Cherry profile.TIL! I'd always made the assumption that it was the same. Seems like it's mostly <1mm difference except for the space bar, which is slightly taller.
DSS is still my first choice, but they do not have the bandwidth ATM to run community sets through their storefront ATM. My concern with DSS running it through vendors is that it is very difficult to run a non-40s set. Hence the potential shift to GMK/Cherry.That makes sense, yeah. And yeah, doing DSS sets via vendors is definitely a risk -- the only one I can recall was DSS Font Awesome, I think?
It's just a very challenging market for keyboard stuff ATM. DSS is a niche product that never caught on with regular keyboard users, even though every other 40s keyset group buy is DSS.Why did 40's take to DSS while larger builds didn't, I wonder?
It's just a very challenging market for keyboard stuff ATM. DSS is a niche product that never caught on with regular keyboard users, even though every other 40s keyset group buy is DSS.Why did 40's take to DSS while larger builds didn't, I wonder?
GMK CYL I can get behind, with proper OG Icon mods that is. Maybe with some Xbox backspace and purse Caps Lock :)
GMK CR/N9/MG1 was used to match the SP colors ?
I know it doesn't fit the theme, but I would do unholy things for a hiragana sublegends kitting
This looks so good! I really hope this set runs, black and pink is always nice to see :thumb:
Received Samples- very positively impressed with how they turned out. This is a beginning photo- will update renders/kitting diagrams when I get the renders to where I want them.Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/Nf5N5ZXg/PXL-20260405-223645616.jpg)
The way that this kit will look:
Alphas: Black Blank Key/Pink Blank Legend
Mods: CR Key/Pink Blank Legend
Accent: Pink Blank Key/CR Legend.
I added N9 and SW1 as illustrative examples, as the difference between the black I am using for the alphas and mods are very subtly different.
In terms of Vendors/Group Buy date, I am looking for an EU vendor, than I will fix a date.
Received Samples- very positively impressed with how they turned out. This is a beginning photo- will update renders/kitting diagrams when I get the renders to where I want them.Show Image(https://i.postimg.cc/Nf5N5ZXg/PXL-20260405-223645616.jpg)
The way that this kit will look:
Alphas: Black Blank Key/Pink Blank Legend
Mods: CR Key/Pink Blank Legend
Accent: Pink Blank Key/CR Legend.
I added N9 and SW1 as illustrative examples, as the difference between the black I am using for the alphas and mods are very subtly different.
In terms of Vendors/Group Buy date, I am looking for an EU vendor, then I will fix a date.
Have you asked Oblo, Delta Key, or Eloquent Clicks?