Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
While there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding HMX, one thing is for sure: their switches are an INSANE value at only $.35 per switch! Will 2024 be the year of HMX? Are they the new BSUN? Time, as always, will tell... but there's enough here that I don't need to hype them up anymore! Check them out here!
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Timestamps
00;00 intro/b roll
00;09 who is HMX?
01:00 dad joke of the day
01:12 switch specs
01:52 typing sounds; singakeyboards Kohaku | aluminum plate | GMK Handarbeige
02:30 first impressions
02:48 what are all these plastics?
03:30 softer plastics?
03:47 stock experience
04:13 should you buy?
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Sound test setup:
Qwertykeys Neo 65 | gasket mount | carbon fiber plate | Various GMK keycaps
Typing test signal chain:
Michael Joly modded Rode NT5 (X-Y stereo pair) 6 inches above desk surface
SoundDevices MixPre 3 ii recording in 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKH416 (a-roll mic)
Sennheiser MKE600 (scratch audio)
Camera setup:
BMPCC4k w/ Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO(overhead)
BMPCC4k w/ Voigtlander 17.5mm f/.95 (face cam)
BMPCC4k w/ Lumix 30mmf/2.8 macro (shoulder cam)
Sony A7iv w/ various lenses (b-roll)
While there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding HMX, one thing is for sure: their switches are an INSANE value at only $.35 per switch! Will 2024 be the year of HMX? Are they the new BSUN? Time, as always, will tell... but there's enough here that I don't need to hype them up anymore! Check them out here!
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unikeyboards.com/products/hmx-swift-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs?sca_ref=3715884.Y3VhQIfinI&sca_source=YT(AFFILIATE LINK; Thanks for helping my channel grow! Use code "MAKER" for 7% off!)
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Timestamps
00;00 intro/b roll
00;09 who is HMX?
01:00 dad joke of the day
01:12 switch specs
01:52 typing sounds; singakeyboards Kohaku | aluminum plate | GMK Handarbeige
02:30 first impressions
02:48 what are all these plastics?
03:30 softer plastics?
03:47 stock experience
04:13 should you buy?
-
Help support my channel by using my affiliate links!
BOLSA SUPPLY: https://bolsakeyboardsupply.com/?ref=... (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off!)
CANNONKEYS: cannonkeys.com/?ref=makermods
CHOSFOX: chosfox.com (Use code "MAKERMODS" for $5 off for orders over $49!
DANGKEEBS: dangkeebs.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!
GREEN DOOR GEEKS: greendoorgeeks.com (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
HIPPOKEYS: hippokeys.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
KEEBFRONT: keebfront.com/?via=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
KEEBSFORALL: keebsforall.com/MAKERMODS (Use code "MAKERMODS" for 5% off at checkout!)
KNC KEYS: https://knckeys.com?sca_ref=2391162.XTxiftqmeT (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
NLANDKEYS: nlandkeys.com/coupon/?discount=Maker (Use code "MAKER" for 3% off at checkout!)
UNIKEYS: https://unikeyboards.com?sca_ref=3715884.Y3VhQIfinI (Use code "MAKER" for 7% off in-stock items at checkout!)
WUQUE STUDIO: shop.wuquestudio.com/r?id=299ts5
ZENCLACK: zenclack.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
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Sound test setup:
Qwertykeys Neo 65 | gasket mount | carbon fiber plate | Various GMK keycaps
Typing test signal chain:
Michael Joly modded Rode NT5 (X-Y stereo pair) 6 inches above desk surface
SoundDevices MixPre 3 ii recording in 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKH416 (a-roll mic)
Sennheiser MKE600 (scratch audio)
Camera setup:
BMPCC4k w/ Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO(overhead)
BMPCC4k w/ Voigtlander 17.5mm f/.95 (face cam)
BMPCC4k w/ Lumix 30mmf/2.8 macro (shoulder cam)
Sony A7iv w/ various lenses (b-roll)
