The Synth Labs Solo is a 7-key macropad inspired by Beatmania IIDX games, featuring a hot-swappable rotary encoder, programmable keys, and customizable design. Offered as a pre-assembled unit at around $150, it is designed to enhance PC simulation experience with a nod to classic turntables.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (8)
"Lovely design and aesthetic appeal"
"Excited about the product launch"
"Liking the height variations between keys and encoder"
"Great design, looking forward to group buy"
"Super excited to buy when available"
"Damn IIDX inspired, very appealing"
"Amazing work, love the design"
"I like the design a lot, especially the clear top piece"
Negative (2)
"Concerns about USB cable routing"
"Suggested improvement for sharp edges around rotary encoder"
Suggestions (3)
Consider allowing USB routing under the case
Use an L-shaped USB-C cable for a cleaner look
Fillet the edges around the rotary encoder
Questions (2)
Clarification on USB-C port sizes and compatibility with cables
Inquiry about seeing the underside of the macropad
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread includes 13 unique replies with strong enthusiasm and mostly positive feedback, reflecting a high overall interest in the product. The feedback variety indicates active engagement and valuable suggestions for refinement.
Project Specs
- Name
- Synth Labs Solo Macropad
- Layout Size
- Compact
- Layout Standard
- Custom
- Connection
- USB-C
- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Switch Options
- Hotswappable switches
- Keycaps Material
- ABS
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Knob Support
- Yes
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- Polling Rate
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
- Dimensions
- N/A
- Color palette
- E-White, Dark Gray Ano, Silver
- Price
- 150
- Battery capacity
- -
- Backlight
- No