These documentary style vids are awesome. Its a breath of fresh aire from other keyboard Yters that just do builds and sound tests. These vids actually help, as a newcomer, to understand more of the lore that's not really discussed much in ither places.
Matrix quickly became one of my favorite designers after joining the hobby. I love the design language, my boards are like functional little pieces of art. Great video! ☺
only just found out about matrix a week ago even though i've been in and out of the hobby for years lol the magic3 is the coolest board i've ever seen and i wish i could have gotten one, even though they didnt even make an ISO version anyways
When I came to the hobby in 2021. The first thing I heard online was matric being known for their coating quality. I have yet to see a matrix color/coat I didn’t like. Although the design language ain’t for me. I can still appreciate what they’re doing for the community. I actually do like the Navi tbh. FRLTKL gang for life
i work for a apartment complex for students.. i'm the trash guy/landscaper.. last turn someone actually tossed a Matrix Lab IM+ META Rio keyboard in one of my trash cans! man this thing weighs a ton! and it's crazy expensive.. not much information out there on this keyboard.. from what i could find they are limited editions that sell out quick.. and are custom built.. it came with some extra stuff.. like switches and Boba Fett keycaps.. crazy that they just tossed it out.. it looks brand new..
Lovely video! Matrix designs are certainly divisive, but they really embody an Avant-Garde approach to keyboards while maintaining functionality. I still desperately want to see what they’ve been cooking with the design they teased on Instagram which uses damped gas struts(???) to open the entire top case.
Amazing video! I’m honestly so torn over Matrix nowadays. On one hand I love where they have taken their design language and their amazing coatings but god, I wish they stopped the insane meme cut plates and PCBs as well as stuffing them full of foam. I’ve passed every GB they had run because of it.
totally off topic of matrix labs. would love to get your input on my next keyboard. narrowed it down to the odin 75, transition by swag keys, thera v2 or a frog tkl. thanks Charo.
I purposefully avoided matrix boards because I knew I wouldn't have been able to control myself, and oh boy... seeing the newer designs I know I was right. I love your videos man!!! keep it up :)))
Really digging the content!! I’d love it if they’d offer a newer board in a 65% or 75% form factor, ideally with multiple pcb options. Gotta commend them for having a bespoke design language and high build quality!
I'd suggest using an off-frame microphone instead of this one: holding it in the hand the whole time only makes it quite distracting and obnoxious. Thanks for the video! 💜
Lol he's holding a lav mic, which is typically worn so you don't have to hold a mic. Instead, he's holding it like he has one of those big news reporter mics. It's trendy on youtube for some reason, but looks so goofy and like you don't even know the tech you're using
Matrix boards are just memes now. The newer boards needs tons of modding just to make them sound decent because of the awful flex cut PCBs and skeleton plates. They are the very definition of form over function and honestly pretty terrible.
@@Charo.mp4 Yeah, I love the Matrix design. It's also sad because the 1.2og and some of the 2.0s look and feel great. But the recent boards are too reliant on just the looks and then stuffing them full of foam to get passable sound.
It's just what the current Chinese market want right now. 1.2 meme flex cut pcb, 99% air meme plate, foams, foams and lot of foams. Remember that their biggest market is actually not the international one, but their local market.
@@beelzking For sure but other Chinese designers seem to be able to design boards that work well for both markets by offering different plate and PCB options or by making other design adjustments
i find most of these keyboards and 99% of highend keyboards so boring. Charging a premium for design variations that are minor and boring, personally speaking. The last keyboard i was really impressed about the design was alice profile and the cyberboard. You can say i have bad taste, but minimalistic boards are just boring. If you gonna design something to be different, dont put some random leds and so personalized weights on the bottom, do something meaningful and that actually changes the shape and form.
contradicting yourself: the cyberboard didn't change any shape or form, it's an ordinary 75% with "random leds" on the backside, as you called them. also you're calling matrix boards "minimalistic"? lmfao they're like 15-part assemblies, absolute opposite of minimalistic
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These documentary style vids are awesome. Its a breath of fresh aire from other keyboard Yters that just do builds and sound tests. These vids actually help, as a newcomer, to understand more of the lore that's not really discussed much in ither places.
Thank you so much!!
Matrix quickly became one of my favorite designers after joining the hobby. I love the design language, my boards are like functional little pieces of art. Great video! ☺
Thanks so much!
proud to see two of my personally owned boards featured here 😤
Come onnnnn! Let me know any tags and I’ll stick you in the description 🖤
collecting matrix boards is a hobby in itself
We love Mard!
I'm loving this content bro your whole vibe is a breath of fresh air
Thanks so much!
Such well produced videos deserve a lot more viewers, keep it up!
Thank you!
only just found out about matrix a week ago even though i've been in and out of the hobby for years lol
the magic3 is the coolest board i've ever seen and i wish i could have gotten one, even though they didnt even make an ISO version anyways
Killing it with every video. Thanks for the upload!
When I came to the hobby in 2021. The first thing I heard online was matric being known for their coating quality. I have yet to see a matrix color/coat I didn’t like. Although the design language ain’t for me. I can still appreciate what they’re doing for the community. I actually do like the Navi tbh. FRLTKL gang for life
always love a charo video
Always love a Xavier comment
Top content as per usual. Very informative. Keep up the good work, these videos are awesome
Thanks so much!
i work for a apartment complex for students.. i'm the trash guy/landscaper.. last turn someone actually tossed a Matrix Lab IM+ META Rio keyboard in one of my trash cans! man this thing weighs a ton! and it's crazy expensive.. not much information out there on this keyboard.. from what i could find they are limited editions that sell out quick.. and are custom built.. it came with some extra stuff.. like switches and Boba Fett keycaps.. crazy that they just tossed it out.. it looks brand new..
Yet another great vid, Charo the goat!
My MAN
Charo, the keyboard historian!
I got myself a Me, Corsa and 2.0 and I must say, MatrixLab has become the most consistent designers in the market.
Lovely video! Matrix designs are certainly divisive, but they really embody an Avant-Garde approach to keyboards while maintaining functionality. I still desperately want to see what they’ve been cooking with the design they teased on Instagram which uses damped gas struts(???) to open the entire top case.
For sure!! It looks super interesting
Amazing video! I’m honestly so torn over Matrix nowadays. On one hand I love where they have taken their design language and their amazing coatings but god, I wish they stopped the insane meme cut plates and PCBs as well as stuffing them full of foam. I’ve passed every GB they had run because of it.
Thank you!! I agree - it’ll be interesting to see how the boards sound if and when the preferences in the Chinese market are more aligned to ours
You forgot the matrix m6. The previous iteration of the matrix Navi.
totally off topic of matrix labs. would love to get your input on my next keyboard. narrowed it down to the odin 75, transition by swag keys, thera v2 or a frog tkl. thanks Charo.
I’m a big fan of the frog but some people aren’t massively keen on the spacebar - I’ve heard VERY good things about the transition!
Always enjoy the vids! Im a big matrix fan myself
I have a tenet 70 and just really tempted to trade/sell it to get a Corsa. Their keyboards are quite cool.
insane video, cant wait for my corsa to arrive
Thank you!!
Fun video. Now, when Graystudio? =3
I love everything about matrix labs keyboards so much, such dream keyboards
I purposefully avoided matrix boards because I knew I wouldn't have been able to control myself, and oh boy... seeing the newer designs I know I was right. I love your videos man!!! keep it up :)))
Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the video. I just got my first Matrix board and I love it so much (corsa). :)
The corsa is a great choice! Thanks dropping by
FRL TKLS ARE INNNN I love the layout so so much
You and me both!!
Too bad Navi has fewer nav keys than a standard 65%
Love my 2.0 add
Really digging the content!! I’d love it if they’d offer a newer board in a 65% or 75% form factor, ideally with multiple pcb options. Gotta commend them for having a bespoke design language and high build quality!
Thank you!!
Cool video, I am really liking these keyboard history videos man. How about the Matrix M6? FRL TKL before the Navi
Thanks so much! M6 was definitely one I should have included, such interesting blockers
@@Charo.mp4 no worries, still a great video!
unique content
got the noah v1 still loving it
The Matrix Corsa is imo the perfect board for me, aestethically at least
you forgot about the matrix "tetris" FRL, great video nontheless, keep it up
Oh yeah, thank you!
Nice vid mate
Matrix boards so lit
Matrix Alice OMG
one for the algo
I do have to ask. What’s the major convenience with the wkl layout
aesthetics - you're still not losing the winkey, you can remap it elsewhere
You didn’t talk about the random badges and weight they give you
3k sooon
I'd suggest using an off-frame microphone instead of this one: holding it in the hand the whole time only makes it quite distracting and obnoxious. Thanks for the video! 💜
Been trying some new things out, will definitely keep it in mind thank you!
Lol he's holding a lav mic, which is typically worn so you don't have to hold a mic. Instead, he's holding it like he has one of those big news reporter mics. It's trendy on youtube for some reason, but looks so goofy and like you don't even know the tech you're using
compatible on xbox?
they always looked cool but personally not my cup of tea, still good for those taht do love it though
For sure an acquired taste!
Matrix boards are just memes now. The newer boards needs tons of modding just to make them sound decent because of the awful flex cut PCBs and skeleton plates. They are the very definition of form over function and honestly pretty terrible.
I got burned by this when I got my 8xv 3.0 in. I just use it at work now because I can’t get it to sound PASSABLE at home, with foam or not.
I agree, It’s a shame the newer boards don’t sound great - especially as visually I think they are some of their best
@@Charo.mp4 Yeah, I love the Matrix design. It's also sad because the 1.2og and some of the 2.0s look and feel great. But the recent boards are too reliant on just the looks and then stuffing them full of foam to get passable sound.
It's just what the current Chinese market want right now. 1.2 meme flex cut pcb, 99% air meme plate, foams, foams and lot of foams. Remember that their biggest market is actually not the international one, but their local market.
@@beelzking For sure but other Chinese designers seem to be able to design boards that work well for both markets by offering different plate and PCB options or by making other design adjustments
I hear the PCB garbage on matrix. Aany trut
i find most of these keyboards and 99% of highend keyboards so boring. Charging a premium for design variations that are minor and boring, personally speaking. The last keyboard i was really impressed about the design was alice profile and the cyberboard. You can say i have bad taste, but minimalistic boards are just boring. If you gonna design something to be different, dont put some random leds and so personalized weights on the bottom, do something meaningful and that actually changes the shape and form.
contradicting yourself: the cyberboard didn't change any shape or form, it's an ordinary 75% with "random leds" on the backside, as you called them. also you're calling matrix boards "minimalistic"? lmfao they're like 15-part assemblies, absolute opposite of minimalistic