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DESCRIPTION
Keyclick is a preference pane that provides adjustable audio feedback for keystrokes, mouse clicks, and the scroll wheel. Human factors work on video terminals in the 1980s showed that the perception of keyboard crispness is correlated with audio feedback.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.3rc1:
- Build as "Standard (32/64-bit Universal)" to work as a 64-bit Preference Pane on Snow Leopard.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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| Keyclick User Reviews (11 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Sep 24 2009 |
ROBOTANK I used to love this little utility, but I eventually stopped using it, because it would just suddenly stop working on a regular basis, then I'd have to go into the preference pane and turn the effects off then back on. Honestly, it's been so long since an update that I'd pretty much given up on Keyclick. I'm glad to see this new Snow Leopard compatible version. I think I'll give it a try and hope that my old issue doesn't pop up again.
(Version 1.3rc1) | |
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 | Sep 28 2009 |
PETER SICHEL There was a subtle timing related bug in Mac OS X Leopard that could cause a previously loaded sound file to no longer play. This did effect some users from time-to-time. The work around was to adjust the keyclick volume to force the sound file to reload. I filed a bug report with Apple, and after some investigation they reported the bug would be fixed in Snow Leopard. I haven't encountered the problem since upgrading. As always, I welcome user reports. You can Email me directly at psichel "at" sustworks "dot" com. | |
| Sep 28 2009 |
ROBOTANK Sounds good. Thanks for the information.
(Version 1.3rc1) | |
 | Sep 24 2009 |
SGGINC This is one of my 5 most needed utilities. Used it for over 2 years. Once you get used to it you will never Try it! Stable and easy to use. Thanks ... Ken
(Version 1.3rc1) | |
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| Dec 7 2007 |
UGOM Just downloaded the demo, quite sure I'm going to pay it when it expires. I'm kind of professional writer and I love hearing the sound of the typewriting machine when I'm writing. Just a couple of things: I can't see all of my apps in the exclude/include list (maybe it's because some app is "nested" into a folder, but it's annoying). Second: it would be great if I could set different sounds for different apps: i.e., a little click for normal apps, just for feedback, and the typewriter sounds for wordprocessing. Anyway, great app.
(Version 1.1.9) | |
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| Jan 16 2008 |
PETER SICHEL I'd love to know what apps you're not seeing. You can write me directly at psichel "at" sustworks "dot" com. Keyclick doesn't list apps with names like "Daemon" or "Driver" to make the list simpler. | |
| Jan 16 2008 |
PETER SICHEL Problem resolved! The exclude list only displays the "process name" of applications that are currently running. To see other apps, you have to launch them first, and then "refresh" the list. Once you've selected a process, Keyclick will remember your selections between system restarts and application launches. The reason is that Keyboard events are always targeted to a process, not applications stored on your hard drive. Choosing a process name from the list allows Keyclick to associate which process(es) it should not play sounds for. | |
 | Jan 16 2008 |
UGOM Thanks, it's ok now ;)
(Version 1.2) | |
| Sep 24 2007 |
SFURST While it doesn't quite solve the problem of "mushy" keyboards, the audible feedback really does help one's typing. As the author suggests, set the volume at just barely audbile. Especially nice on my G4 iBook. Damned thing is rather addictive, actually -- I really notice its absence when I use my PC at the office.
(Version 1.1.6) | |
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| Jul 17 2007 |
SECTION8 is it just me, or does this seem like it could get really annoying while typing a term-paper or something?
(Version 1.1.3) | |
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| Jul 17 2007 |
PETER SICHEL Keyclick is designed to be adjustable and offer a range of feedback options. Personally, I like subtle feedback. Just enough to confirm the computer received my input, whether typing, scrolling, or two finger scrolling on a laptop. When an application doesn't respond immediately or the way I expected, it's comforting to know the computer received my input, or I didn't generate the gesture I thought. It seems some people love it, others are indifferent, and some have no use for it. It's not a one size fits all kind of thing. | |
| Jul 18 2007 |
SECTION8 oh im sure it has it's nichés, i just thought it would be amusing to have some click blasted full volume into my ears while typing a paper :P
(Version 1.1.3) | |
| Sep 19 2007 |
CSEAN2006 I learned to type ages ago on a manual typewriter (do they still exist?) and have always liked the clickety-clack, though that's just me. I know it could be annoying to others. Trying to imagine our highschool typing teacher, with 30 ninth graders henpecking away for 30 minutes, multiplied by 6 or 7 classes a day. Anyway, on my powerbooks I used to have TappyType installed and liked it. But apart from liking it, I found it helped my typing speed and accuracy. Seems there have been studies, too, that demonstrate this: i.e., the typewriter sounds trick computer keyboard users into thinking they're getting that tactile feedback, sort of like a recoil effect, from the non-tactile, non-recoiling computer keyboard keys. To each his own, of course. I've tried Keyclick and found it to be the current equivalent of Tappy Type. I like it. Helps my typing too.
(Version 1.1.6) | |
| Jul 4 2007 |
HENRIKTEKNIK The latest update (1.1.1) adds a nice feature, the 'Do Include vs Exclude'. If I understand it correct, that option will simply switch the behavior from Excluding the apps you have in the list, into just Include those applications and let any other process be unaffected by Keyclick's sounds, right? My problem is that the "include-only" function doesn't seem to work. I can still hear sounds in all processes when I'm in "include-only" mode. Also, are the Mouse Button click sounds "global", eg. not possible to set on a per-application basis? I would very much like to be able to set up Keyclick to, say, only be activated in TextMate and similar apps. Otherwise, I think the app is getting better and better, good job!
(Version 1.1.1) | |
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| Jul 12 2007 |
PETER SICHEL I'm guessing you didn't actually update the previously running Keyclick server. After installing a new version, you must turn off Keyclick momentarily and "Show All" or quit System Preferences. This will stop any previous version of the Keyclick Server. If you then open the prefpane and turn keyclick back on, the new features should be available. Alternatively, you can use Acitivity Monitor to stop the previous "KeyclickServer", or simply Restart your computer if that's easier. | |
| Jul 4 2007 |
FARIBORZ This is a simple but useful piece of software and has been enhanced notably since its first release. It uses very little memory and works flawlessly in background without slowing down the computer. I highly recommend it to users who want to keep track of key-strokes but don't intend to compromise their computer performance. Fariborz Amirshahi - Verona (Italy)
(Version 1.1.1) | |
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| Apr 20 2007 |
JIMW Or you could go to System Preferences: Universal Access and do the following: - Set 'Acceptance Delay' to Short. and save your self an inconvenience fee.
(Version 1.0.6) | |
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| May 2 2007 |
PETER SICHEL Unfortunately, "Slow Keys" slows typing more than it helps for most typists. "The Slow Keys feature is for people who may frequently hit keys accidentally. When Slow Keys is turned on, the computer will ignore quick or repeated key strokes, and will only register key presses of a certain length." The choice of sounds and other features are also more limited.
(Version 1.0.6) | |
| Feb 27 2007 |
FOTO555 Works well...great price!
(Version 1.0.3) | |
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| Feb 26 2007 |
PENGUIRL Keyclick: $2.50; 0.30% CPU while in use. Typewriter Keyboard: 15 (about $18); 8.20% CPU when IDLE! 'nuff said.
(Version 1.0.2) | |
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