Still so refreshing to have an artistic and informative video about keyboards. Satisfying to watch. Great info and message. Can’t wait to see this channel grow more and more. You’re killing it, and your presence in the community is appreciated.
one of if not my favourite video about custom keyboards. loved that you gave voice to the people in charge of making the products we buy as a community :)
I found you from TH-cam recommendations based on kb stuff but honestly after watching most of the videos you've created I feel like I'd watch anything you put out. Top top stuff
As always with your videos, this is a unique point of view to approach this keyboard from. Thanks for the awesome and insightful content Avi, much love!
Such a great watch and love the editing and narrative. Interviews and incite are something ive not found anywhere else on YT since i’ve gotten into this hobby (relatively new). Cheers! Sub’d for sure!
This was incredible. You basically did a review inside of a mini-doc about the keyboard, without actually saying much at all about the board yourself. You let the interviews about QC standards, design, history, and selling price do the talking.
I'm so glad you saw this because this is exactly what I was trying to do with the vid!!! Keyboards are so subjective imo so it's tricky to form an opinion. Giving the creators/designers a platform to discuss their product is what I strive for! Thanks mate
Excellent production! I stepped away from the hobby around the time the original KMACs were newish and becoming popular high-end options on the forums. I kinda knew there were follow up versions and then some other similar quality (with improvements or different design elements) after those and had heard about the original Jane, but never delved too much into more information about it until recently. I'm glad Monokei is able to bring a modern (but true to form) version to more folks that want to experience that 'classic custom' style of years back, in greater numbers than the prior runs. Design is important of course, and this is a classic formula, but so is good QC and attention to detail....especially for products intended to use for decade(s) like mechanical keyboards. Cheers!
To me this keybaord isn’t anything different or revolutionary but it in a lot of ways is just the peak of the classic sound and look. When I think of end game keyboards I think of something exactly like this.
great work as always avi! appreciate the take on why boards are so expensive and would love to hear an expanded discussion on the price of premium boards
Man, as an "aspiring enthusiast," I love your video style so much. (aspiring, because I've spent probably $150+ each on GAMING keyboards for over a decade and never had "my own custom keeb" but see the draw of it now) This Corsair K100 is also less than a year old and probably my favorite keeb I've ever had by far. (yes I'm now fully aware of the build quality I could have for $220 USD, but customs were never in my scope)
Hell yeah dude I'm so glad you're able to get something out of this vid. There's absolutely some insane options out there within that $200 price range coming soon, I'll actually be doing a vid on one in the coming days if you're sticking around!
LETSGOOO FIRE VIDEO AS ALWAYS!!! 😍 Really love how you appreciate and allow us consumers to understand and discover the hard work, and dedication of these vendors and designers ❤
I love my Tomo. Now despite not loving the TKL layout and after watching this I'd absolutely love to own a Jane! Its the first time I have purchased mid-high end keyboard and its manifested in the sheer perfection of the end product. Monokei does impeccable work.
This is really becoming the year of Monokei - they're working so hard at the moment! Still waiting for the fridge content tho. Another banger mate, well done.
Great video production. You should think about making a short film/documentary. Would totally watch what you come up with. Perhaps a film that explains a more detail story about mechanical keyboards and the community - I know that someone made a similar video, but we need more of these. Thanks for your contribution.
I'm tired of making the same comment over and over again, but man does these vids always get better. Enjoyed the grainy and the color of the vid. Also the conversations section is very informative and fun, nice vibe all around. Keep up the good work! You are my fave kb creator around at the moment.
awesome awesome awesome - the vid production, the keyboard (I hope to snatch one in the upcoming raffle) and the insight into the QC process. Just tell me now the name of the song playing in the last segment of the vid - got a lot of Stranger Things, retro 80's sync vibes from it.
Problem is that TGR Alice was only special because of the layout, which has been copied a lot. There’s no point in reproducing it (at least from my POV).
Love the style as always Avi, but I have to say the angle of this piece was the standout. We get caught up with the materials, the sound the specs but we hardly ever think about the people behind these products.
So so glad that message stuck through, and that it resonated with you. I totally agree, we get so caught up as consumers that we forget real people have to go through and parse everything we get!
YES THE FRIDGE SHOT HAS ARRIVED And my god Avi this video was an absolute treat, thank you again for crafting an immaculate piece yet again. I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again- I can’t wait to see what else you’ve got up your sleeve!! ❤
Cool video but I don't think it explained why it's so expensive...unless I zonned out for a minute which I think is possible. But IMO I think it's so expensive because it's a collector status item like a keycult. It's not really any better than most other modern custom keyboards in the ~300$ range. Everyone wants one because of the name and history, not necessarily the quality.
I mean tbh a lot of people call it the best sounding keyboard of all time. I mean to me it's not even close but that's the reputation that it has built up
Looking at the keyboard there are a few setups for machining to make the toblerome weight, and the other elements on it. If you have a traditional machining setup with a floor mill I see no less than 3 setups for 2 sides and 2 setups for the weight. Each of those setups you will have to redial in your mill and that is even when you use locator / homing pins. For something like this though I would farm it out to a a facility that can do 5 axis machining so everything can be done on 1 setup, it would be much more economical. So how do you get to 750 USD, machining setups for the body, the weight, materials used are not super exotic. This is built in small batches, so you don't get economics of scale for producing them. I see with my eyes about 500-600 USD worth of work going into this. If the sales price for the rolling group buy is 750USD then that is completely reasonable. What is unreasonable is a $7,000 price tag even used, I know its a piece of history in the hobby, and I know some people have that disposable income, to me though I couldn't do it. Now all that being said, there are keyboards out there that I look at and they have a sales price for 450-500 USD and I don't see the value, they don't have complex machining, they are fairly bog standard for what you should expect from the hobby. So where does that leave us the buyer? well either go all out and get a TGR Jane if you can on a raffle buy or... go for an offering like a zoom 98. The middle ground is not really worth it.
Used a bot for sure hehe 😄 I love these new video formats with the designers and makers. Better insight into the process and what they are thinking instead of white noise like most vendors.
Anzel pronounces my name properly in this video btw in case you were wondering
oh i thought i was doing it wrong on purpose :(
this guy
Wake up babe! New Avi video dropped
LESGOOO!!
It was great to chat with you, Avi, about the Jane (and many other things)!! Great vid :)
Absolutely Diego! We need to chat again soon about that other keyboard!!
Still so refreshing to have an artistic and informative video about keyboards. Satisfying to watch. Great info and message. Can’t wait to see this channel grow more and more. You’re killing it, and your presence in the community is appreciated.
Thank you so so much! I'm so glad the message stuck too
It was an absolute blast as usual chatting with you and the lads about this project. Congrats on the sleek video! 🔥
Also 6:14 - ILYSM 😭❤
ILYSM JAEYOU ENJOY KOREA
one of if not my favourite video about custom keyboards. loved that you gave voice to the people in charge of making the products we buy as a community :)
Welcome back dude and thanks so much once again!!
Man that interview just hit me hard.
Fuck it, my endgame is no longer a keycult board, but a TGR.
dude i'm in absolute love with the style of your videos, you’re on the right track for sure!
Thank you dude!
Such a vibe! Great video Avi! Enjoy the stabilisers and whatnot ;)
Thanking you Jakob!!!! You’re the best
I found you from TH-cam recommendations based on kb stuff but honestly after watching most of the videos you've created I feel like I'd watch anything you put out. Top top stuff
What a compliment. Thanks so much mate!
As always with your videos, this is a unique point of view to approach this keyboard from. Thanks for the awesome and insightful content Avi, much love!
Thank you dude, stoked to have you back here again as always!
Fantastic. You are filling a real niche. For all of the keyboard channels all over YT, I don’t know of many covering keyboard *culture*. Good work.
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it!!
I really like this almost journalistic style content, it kept me watching the whole time.
man the productive value and editing style is so good, this is mad underrated
thank you so much boss!!
This was such good production Avi, love it!
Thanks cuz!!!
Such a great watch and love the editing and narrative. Interviews and incite are something ive not found anywhere else on YT since i’ve gotten into this hobby (relatively new). Cheers! Sub’d for sure!
Thank you so much mate! So glad you got something out of it too. Cheers!
Avi your videos are such a breath of fresh air in the keyboard community, absolutely loved this!
Thank you dude!!!
This was such a great video. Thanks Avi!
Glad you enjoyed mate!
This was incredible. You basically did a review inside of a mini-doc about the keyboard, without actually saying much at all about the board yourself. You let the interviews about QC standards, design, history, and selling price do the talking.
I'm so glad you saw this because this is exactly what I was trying to do with the vid!!! Keyboards are so subjective imo so it's tricky to form an opinion. Giving the creators/designers a platform to discuss their product is what I strive for! Thanks mate
Excellent production! I stepped away from the hobby around the time the original KMACs were newish and becoming popular high-end options on the forums. I kinda knew there were follow up versions and then some other similar quality (with improvements or different design elements) after those and had heard about the original Jane, but never delved too much into more information about it until recently. I'm glad Monokei is able to bring a modern (but true to form) version to more folks that want to experience that 'classic custom' style of years back, in greater numbers than the prior runs. Design is important of course, and this is a classic formula, but so is good QC and attention to detail....especially for products intended to use for decade(s) like mechanical keyboards. Cheers!
Totally agree mate! So glad you enjoyed the vid and that I got some of the history right bahahha
Great vibe and production quality holy, W video.
Really digging this docu-style vids instead of the usual build/typing test. Keep it up avi 💯
Thank you boss!
To me this keybaord isn’t anything different or revolutionary but it in a lot of ways is just the peak of the classic sound and look. When I think of end game keyboards I think of something exactly like this.
great work as always avi! appreciate the take on why boards are so expensive and would love to hear an expanded discussion on the price of premium boards
Thanks Jeremy!!! Definitely more to be discussed over time
dude such a banger vid. I love the old school like traditional film vibes of your vids. crazy stuff !
Thanks so much brother!
@@AvinashKunjamboo no worries dude love to support you !!
Your videos are the best I've seen in this hobby, subscribed!
Thank you so much mate!
I swear each video just gets better. Amazing as always bro!
Ilysm cap, thanks for always supporting
Man, as an "aspiring enthusiast," I love your video style so much. (aspiring, because I've spent probably $150+ each on GAMING keyboards for over a decade and never had "my own custom keeb" but see the draw of it now) This Corsair K100 is also less than a year old and probably my favorite keeb I've ever had by far. (yes I'm now fully aware of the build quality I could have for $220 USD, but customs were never in my scope)
Hell yeah dude I'm so glad you're able to get something out of this vid. There's absolutely some insane options out there within that $200 price range coming soon, I'll actually be doing a vid on one in the coming days if you're sticking around!
These vids are so great, love learning more alongside you through the interviews. Keep it up!
LETSGOOO FIRE VIDEO AS ALWAYS!!! 😍 Really love how you appreciate and allow us consumers to understand and discover the hard work, and dedication of these vendors and designers ❤
Appreciate you Mr Lucas, thanks for stopping by once again!!
@@AvinashKunjamboo Cheers Avi! Was such a wholesome one! 🥰
I love my Tomo. Now despite not loving the TKL layout and after watching this I'd absolutely love to own a Jane! Its the first time I have purchased mid-high end keyboard and its manifested in the sheer perfection of the end product. Monokei does impeccable work.
Absolutely dude! Their quality is unmatched (I'm probably biased anyways now hahaha)
Damn, I LOVE the aesthetic on this video! Is there any place I can learn how to color correct/add that film-like look?
Thank you!! Honestly no idea but I do use the Dehancer plugin for Davinci Resolve if that helps haha
As always, expected to have a good video from Avi, and this blew away my expectations
Thank you so much mate!!
This is really becoming the year of Monokei - they're working so hard at the moment!
Still waiting for the fridge content tho.
Another banger mate, well done.
Haha welcome back mate! Thanks for the kind words as always. You didn't make it to the end of the vid! Fridge content is around the outro bit lmao
@@AvinashKunjamboo OH the slidey bit was the fridge 💀 it all makes sense now!
Jane v2 ME: Please don’t buy at flip price, this should apply to any keyboard
Absolutely
Wow, great video man. Hopefully one day I can get a Jane or some other TGR. But this was great info.
This is like Vox meets keyboards. Love the production. Keep it up!
Great take on the Jane ME bro. Love it. Keep em coming!
Thank you bossman!!! So glad to have you back as always
@@AvinashKunjamboo always here for you bro! Sorry I missed the premier.
@@Clackbait You never need to apologise brother! Just stoked you're back again
Really loved how you approached the concept for this video. Very refreshing and I learn't some history :D
Thank you mate! So glad you got something out of it
very nicely produced video, nice editing, nice b roll, nice narrative, nice interviews. love that style man, keep it up!
Thank you dude!!! Really appreciate it
Video quality through the roof per usual
Absolutely incredible video, Avi! Keep 'em coming!
Such a very valuable video that put a landmark of the legend board right here !!!
Thank you so much!
Great video production. You should think about making a short film/documentary. Would totally watch what you come up with. Perhaps a film that explains a more detail story about mechanical keyboards and the community - I know that someone made a similar video, but we need more of these. Thanks for your contribution.
It's definitely on the horizon. Thanks mate!
6:14 music transition was smooooth af, gave me chills haha. What's the name of the track?
Thank you dude, it's part of the song!! Last Odyssey by ELFL
Wow that was some great content. Love seeing peoples faces and hearing the banter back and forth. Podcast?
Honestly not a bad idea! Thanks so much mate
I'm tired of making the same comment over and over again, but man does these vids always get better. Enjoyed the grainy and the color of the vid. Also the conversations section is very informative and fun, nice vibe all around. Keep up the good work! You are my fave kb creator around at the moment.
Hahaha thank you so much mate, means an awful lot to me. Appreciate it!
I heard about this TGR Jane only a few times. Now I want one for my collection.
What a great video, you can feel the passion!!!
production quality is so nice I need another vid in March. Please :3!
Your vids are unmatched
loving the editing style and video idea, new sub here!
I am a new fan. loving your story telling!
WOW i love this kind of content, stories behind keyboards for newbie like me digging into the hobby. Thanks a lot
So glad you enjoyed dude thank you!!
Great stuff again my dude, I did feel personally attacked when you but the browns in though ngl
ilysm
Good video Avi!
Thumbs up for the vid. Quality.
Love your video style!
Why? Why do you create such stunning flow of video that makes me forget I'm watching a TH-cam video? 10/10 visuals and information. !
What a compliment! Thanks so much mate, I'm so glad you enjoyed it
Jane ME looks great but I wish there is an internal weight.
A class video, really love this
awesome awesome awesome - the vid production, the keyboard (I hope to snatch one in the upcoming raffle) and the insight into the QC process.
Just tell me now the name of the song playing in the last segment of the vid - got a lot of Stranger Things, retro 80's sync vibes from it.
You are probably the most unique content creator I have ever seen in the mechanical keyboard space before.
Thank you! I think hahahah
Now that they're re-releasing the Jane, I do hope they also release a V2 of its ergo sister. The Alice still is the definition of "endgame" for me.
Problem is that TGR Alice was only special because of the layout, which has been copied a lot. There’s no point in reproducing it (at least from my POV).
I actually remember the IC in 2015. You all don't know what it was like years ago! See, back in my day.... :P
Hahahahha
Entertaining and informative as always. And that is one sexy board!!!
The good thing about using wrist-rest which is damn pricy, wrist just floating in the air it’s not even touch 😂 😂😂
Love the style as always Avi, but I have to say the angle of this piece was the standout. We get caught up with the materials, the sound the specs but we hardly ever think about the people behind these products.
So so glad that message stuck through, and that it resonated with you. I totally agree, we get so caught up as consumers that we forget real people have to go through and parse everything we get!
LOL the fridge shot
this kept me very entertained while i ate lunch thanks avi
HAHA Thanks bro
That Toblerone, it's just... I must have it.
ps: great video 😛 gonna try my luck in the upcoming rounds 🤞
So nice!! And thank u mr cheese 🧀🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫡
really love your story telling my guy
More chats with lads pls those are always my fave parts of the video, even though i'm disappointed we didn't get a magnet test like Anzel requested
Thank you! It’s at 6:14 but I don’t think the fridge is obvious enough haha
@@AvinashKunjamboo Oooooo that makes so much more sense because my smooth brain just thought you were putting magnets on a desk 😅 ignore me
another amazing video, your style is so fun and easy to watch
Thanks brother, really appreciate it
Your editing style is so satisfying to watch for some reason.. new sub from me! :)
Thanks mate!
Great interview style video.
how many founder has chief janitor as its side title?
YES THE FRIDGE SHOT HAS ARRIVED
And my god Avi this video was an absolute treat, thank you again for crafting an immaculate piece yet again. I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again- I can’t wait to see what else you’ve got up your sleeve!! ❤
ILYSM ANZEL THANKS FOR BEING PART OF IT AGAIN
ridiculously good video!
Cool video but I don't think it explained why it's so expensive...unless I zonned out for a minute which I think is possible. But IMO I think it's so expensive because it's a collector status item like a keycult. It's not really any better than most other modern custom keyboards in the ~300$ range. Everyone wants one because of the name and history, not necessarily the quality.
I mean tbh a lot of people call it the best sounding keyboard of all time.
I mean to me it's not even close but that's the reputation that it has built up
so so well done brother, good stuff
Ily big chief your vid came in clutch
came to rant on the clickbait, stayed for the good content, good job, nice takes.
HAHA sorry for the clickbait mate, appreciate you sticking around though hahahaha
don't really get why the bottom needs to be extravagant looking
😂 wonderful video, and amazing intro! So glad you're back :)
Thank you Amiro!!! Stoked to have you here again
@@AvinashKunjamboo always love being here man :)
Looking at the keyboard there are a few setups for machining to make the toblerome weight, and the other elements on it. If you have a traditional machining setup with a floor mill I see no less than 3 setups for 2 sides and 2 setups for the weight. Each of those setups you will have to redial in your mill and that is even when you use locator / homing pins. For something like this though I would farm it out to a a facility that can do 5 axis machining so everything can be done on 1 setup, it would be much more economical.
So how do you get to 750 USD, machining setups for the body, the weight, materials used are not super exotic. This is built in small batches, so you don't get economics of scale for producing them.
I see with my eyes about 500-600 USD worth of work going into this. If the sales price for the rolling group buy is 750USD then that is completely reasonable. What is unreasonable is a $7,000 price tag even used, I know its a piece of history in the hobby, and I know some people have that disposable income, to me though I couldn't do it.
Now all that being said, there are keyboards out there that I look at and they have a sales price for 450-500 USD and I don't see the value, they don't have complex machining, they are fairly bog standard for what you should expect from the hobby. So where does that leave us the buyer? well either go all out and get a TGR Jane if you can on a raffle buy or... go for an offering like a zoom 98. The middle ground is not really worth it.
awesome video to wake up to!!
Good night
Great vid - Just wished we had gotten a segment sticking it to the fridge.....
Unbelievable work as always
Used a bot for sure hehe 😄 I love these new video formats with the designers and makers. Better insight into the process and what they are thinking instead of white noise like most vendors.
Haha thank you man!
Great video! I really enjoyed it
Thank you mate! Means a lot coming from yourself
More like a documentary. Very nice video well done!
Thank you chief, so glad you enjoyed!!
I wish I could get my hands on one but idk how much they’ll be reselling for by the time I can afford one
Hard for me to buy anything from Monokei after my Tomos PCB was basically DOA and customer support said it wasn’t their problem
Hey I didn't see a segment where you stuck your ME to a refrigerator :((
EDIT: Oh, couldn't tell that was a SS fridge in the outro. My b
I should've made it clearer!!! I only realised after uploading it barely looks like a fridge lmao
but where was the segment where you stuck the keyboard to the refrigerator? :(
Just found out about this channel because keyboard stuff and wow.. really amazing video
thank you so much mate!!
what wrist rest is that yellow one that you are using?
Made by my mates at turbulent labs. So so good, can be made to measure too!
Are you doing a video about the QK60?
yes!! as we speak
cant wait!
Love your content and how you bring it
Thank you Max!! Huge fan of your work
What great production
Hey, where's that small green deskmat from? Looks good
thank you! it's just a craft cutting mat haha