# Introducing Polyend Keys **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Tags:** keys\ **Created:** [August 26, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911 "2026-08-26T08:00:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![BigHos](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8dc957/32.png) [@BigHos](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/BigHos)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/21 "2026-08-27T03:01:31Z")
Nice concept and design. I’ll need two, one for the office and one for home… 👍 :onfire: ---
**Author:** ![BigHos](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8dc957/32.png) [@BigHos](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/BigHos)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/22 "2026-08-27T03:05:47Z")
I use a reg keyboard at work no gear. When I get ideas I can make them. But this here will be a game changer. Especially if it has touch sens Keys.. ---
**Author:** ![BigHos](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8dc957/32.png) [@BigHos](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/BigHos)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/23 "2026-08-27T03:09:12Z")
Same. Maybe 2 ---
**Author:** ![radekpilich](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/radekpilich/32/6623_2.png) [@radekpilich](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/radekpilich)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/24 "2026-08-27T10:03:36Z")
Alright, might buy, if: - Numpad on the left side - Sustain pedal input ---
**Author:** ![beautron](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/beautron/32/2515_2.png) [@beautron](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/beautron)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/25 "2026-08-27T11:03:11Z")
I’ve really wanted ableton to release something like this, but sorta embellished and designed for single button shortcuts for all ableton features. encoders for parameter adjustment, jog wheels for transport controls etc. full arrangement view control. that kinda thing 😛 ---
**Author:** ![mikko222](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@mikko222](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/mikko222)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/26 "2026-08-27T13:28:11Z")
Nordic layout? ---
**Author:** ![ts\_dotcom123](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@ts\_dotcom123](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ts_dotcom123)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/27 "2026-08-27T13:37:52Z")
Intech BU16 uses low profile hall effect switches for velocity and pressure, it feels amazing. Hope to see it in here too. ---
**Author:** ![icaria36](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/icaria36/32/2337_2.png) [@icaria36](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/icaria36)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/28 "2026-08-27T13:45:09Z")
> [@wooq](#): > > Use magnetic switches. Hall effect/TMR sensors Are these switches hot-swappable? I mean, given the open source firmware, could technically be an option that a stock Polyend Keys can be turned into a community-based premium model by anyone buying and switching (pun intended) the switches themselves, and enabling some “magnetic mode” that someone else has contributed to the open source firmware? ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/29 "2026-08-27T13:59:01Z")
I have two questions: - Any plans for a ISO layout (seems to be ANSI atm)? ![image](https://backstage.polyend.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e04351d2dc594f1c01636df90033455f00c38ebe.png) - Where there any discussions to make a 65 - 75% version? ---
**Author:** ![Fluoridevolcano](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@Fluoridevolcano](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Fluoridevolcano)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/30 "2026-08-27T14:22:11Z")
if this has MIDI in, can I type emails with my MPC? ---
**Author:** ![icaria36](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/icaria36/32/2337_2.png) [@icaria36](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/icaria36)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/31 "2026-08-27T14:34:26Z")
Emails in Morse code should be fine. ---
**Author:** ![icaria36](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/icaria36/32/2337_2.png) [@icaria36](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/icaria36)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/32 "2026-08-27T14:39:27Z")
I wonder about the 9th knob on the right corner being turned into a slightly bigger rotary & clickable knob, as it is not unusual to find in custom mechanical keyboards. Unless all the knobs are clickable? Do they give you the value if you touch them? ---
**Author:** ![b-bot](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/b-bot/32/6630_2.png) [@b-bot](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/b-bot)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/33 "2026-08-27T15:48:22Z")
Don’t let the numpad go to waste - should be optimised as pad replacement for drums and sampling. Backlight can also be useful if RGB to show status at a glance. Dark color way could benefit from contrasting piano keys like the light model, and as a personal preference I would like light models grey keys swapped with white for a cleaner look. As others have mentioned switch choice is crucial to make this more useful than a normal keyboard. Happy to hear it’s in-browser software and not another desktop app running in background, assuming this saves profiles to device. Open-source firmware also great move but include basic API’s to customise too. Looks like a cop for me. ---
**Author:** ![wooq](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/7ea924/32.png) [@wooq](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/wooq)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/34 "2026-08-27T16:07:04Z")
> Are these switches hot-swappable? The method of activation is completely different. Mechanical switches have a leaf that completes a circuit when pressed. Magnetic switches have a sensor on the PCB that detects the magnetic field strength. They’re not interchangeable (though there have been a handful of keyboards designed to use both, there would be no benefit to doing so on this product). ---
**Author:** ![mrbillstunes](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/mrbillstunes/32/6639_2.png) [@mrbillstunes](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/mrbillstunes)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/35 "2026-08-28T00:14:56Z")
fuck yeah! i’ve been imagining something like this for a long time. as someone who has a tiny desk (cos acoustics) and can’t comfortably fit a midi keyboard near me this seems like it might be very close to solving some problems 🤔 i always wished the ableton push was just the top screen part (and didn’t have the whole pad thing attached to it) so i could essentially mount it to the top of my regular mechanical keyboard. like just this bit (and honestly it could be even more minimal) ![image](https://backstage.polyend.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a65dfb5378defc429eac3744eaba0a8fd8f356e4.jpeg) once again, polyend always making the coolest shit xD ---
**Author:** ![Tazilla](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/tazilla/32/6160_2.png) [@Tazilla](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Tazilla)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/36 "2026-08-28T19:45:57Z")
The more I look at this and read the comments the more excited I’m getting 😬 I’m all ready for it to be a thing. I second the idea to have the 9th knob be a clickable larger encoder. Like a homage to the Tracker! So the push 3 has the expression/ sustain pedal in jacks that double as two pairs of cv/gate out. Can we have two 3.5 trs jacks that do the same with stereo split dongle or 3.5 to 1/4 dongle for expression/sustain? Can we get firmware updates to use it as a typing keyboard on other Polyend devices. Mpc devices allow for a physical keyboard. Why can’t you!? Sorry, I’m kidding around, but not about the ideas. And I’m only suggesting ideas because I think I remember reading that it’s not yet in production and subject to change. How bout an air mouse next that doubles as a midi expression/ drum stick kind of thing with also a built in mic. I’d buy that. Someone needs to make a good non mouse pointing device. Maybe even a joystick in addition to accelerometers. It’s a good thing I don’t have any money right now otherwise I’d just start mailing it to you guys. ---
**Author:** ![Tazilla](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/tazilla/32/6160_2.png) [@Tazilla](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Tazilla)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/37 "2026-08-28T19:52:26Z")
That would be so dope. When Ableton teased releasing a new device I was hoping for something like that. The Move is cool, but I think something like that would have been 1000x better IMO. ---
**Author:** ![echo\_opera](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/eada6e/32.png) [@echo\_opera](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/echo_opera)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/39 "2026-08-29T15:39:37Z")
So looking forward to this keyboard. I read that it might be open source so i captured some thoughts on it here: > **[Matrix Step — Multitrack Step Sequencer Concept](https://echoopera.com/peKEYS/)** Polyend, feel free to include the sequencer in the shipping firmware 😁👊 ---
**Author:** ![Invisible](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/b5a626/32.png) [@Invisible](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Invisible)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/40 "2026-08-29T19:27:25Z")
Brilliant idea, please don’t make it too expensive ---
**Author:** ![Origami\_Poltergeist](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/origami_poltergeist/32/6711_2.png) [@Origami\_Poltergeist](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Origami_Poltergeist)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911/41 "2026-08-29T19:39:01Z")
This looks really cool! Any midi lfo’s or envelopes? Will there be any nrpn support? Oh and any possibility you all made it compatible with pure data?😁 thanks! [Previous page](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911.md?page=1) [Next page](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/introducing-polyend-keys/24911.md?page=3)