Mode's Best Keyboard Yet | Mode Tempo Review & Build Tutorial

The Mode Tempo is Modes first attempt at a 60% keyboard, and they did something really nice with this. Let me know what you think of this custom keyboard. I added a short build tutorial for the Tempo in this video, let me know if that helps you guys.
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[@tree_fingers]

I think its cool they went all in on the symmetrical hhkb layout - confidence in their vision for this board.

[@Clackbait]

Yeah I think they put a lot of thought into this one

[@nainaigogo6666]

great shots as always!

[@modekeyboards]

Killing it on B-Roll as usual! Thanks for your review!

[@Clackbait]

No problem. Great job on this board!

[@Clackbait]

Likes and Subscribes always appreciated. Follow me on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/clackbait_If you plan to pick up the Tempo, here is my affiliate link. www.modedesigns.com/clackbait ❤.

[@user-tw5pj2qs7t]

does it come with discount?

[@christosbot6624]

@@user-tw5pj2qs7t Mode and discount don't go in the same sentence!

[@Clackbait]

I wish homie

[@Delbs1]

HHKB only a shot in their own foot. I've been feeling the 60% market has so much potential, and I would defo buy one in Wk layout... Fells bad man, I am just disappointed :/

[@Clackbait]

I think a lot of people feel that way. It would have been nice for sure. It would change the side design though.

[@K1LO_]

Right there with you. Would be an instabuy if WKL or WK 60 layout.

[@barkindustry8150]

Bro... I don't get how you're not 150k followers, you are by far my favourite keyboard cinematics homie! In any case, I'm really loving what Mode is doing. I love love love my Mode80 and it's soooo hard to love other boards. Thanks for sharing!

[@Clackbait]

❤️❤️❤️❤️. Much love for the kind words homie

[@Th3-Ssal]

While I have my preferences for keyboard reviews or sound tests, you are the king of b-rolls. They are always stunning and an awe to watch, keep up the great work

[@Clackbait]

Thanks homie! Any feedback from a review/sound test point of view?

[@Th3-Ssal]

@Clackbait I always enjoy your sound tests, there are just some other creators that specialize in it like jr2417 that have a certain style to them. But in terms of just pure sound quality and camera angle, you always provide top notch content

[@Clackbait]

Thanks Homie! I try to make sure the sound is as pure as possible. No edits. Recorded directly into a audio recorder and synced in post. @@Th3-Ssal

[@staugustinegreen7064]

Damn. Incredible video. You should be at 100K+ subs dude!

[@Clackbait]

Awww thanks my friend. Hopefully some day

[@Portly]

man well done. and i gotta say i always hate how dark and vignetted my footage looks yet you take that and make it look 10/10!

[@Clackbait]

Hahaaa. Thanks homie! Hope you've been well man.

[@Portly]

@@Clackbait same to you bud!

[@Jeofftypes]

the King of b-rolls

[@Clackbait]

Luv ya dawg! 🤜

[@Plipps]

Speaking the truth right here!

[@friedrichvonbargen5561]

Jeofff my beloved (im ryz 2. Account)

[@ssmith3617]

I love the Envoy and I'm glad that they are taking the good things from that and moving it to a 60. I just wished they offered a WK or WKL version. Definitely did the screw trick with the Envoy and it helped a ton. Great info as always man

[@Clackbait]

Thanks my friend! I feel you on the layout options

[@braydon27]

What's the screw trick?

[@Clackbait]

@@braydon27 Watch the video. I talk about it between the first and 2nd typing test

[@Plipps]

Love your videos clack and this one doesn’t disappoint! Keep it up my dude!

[@Clackbait]

Yooooo Plipps!! Thanks man

[@th0mahawk]

Cool features that they added like the mounting and feet integration. Sound seems really nice from the reviews I've watched. I can't help but long for a mode65 when seeing this keyboard as the design just doesn't seem very coherent, the bottom and top feet feel like they are fighting each other and chamfers are a bit too subtle to feel intentional.

[@Clackbait]

Respect

[@rehanriyaz2501]

this vs. arc 60, loooking for sound/feel over aesthetics

[@25MBs]

Amazing time to wake up with all these videos about the mode tempo on my feed

[@Clackbait]

Hope you enjoy this one the most!

[@kingmidas430]

Would that copper eventually patina?

[@_r_mck]

Scooped home keys. You fancy! Great review Homie

[@Clackbait]

I live that scooped life homie!

[@thenightstreamer4702]

Curious whats the difference between the tint wool felt mat vs. A full size wool felt desk mat? Will there be a difference in sound getting a tiny one vs. A desk mat, both wool felt?

[@Jdjdjrb]

extra 40-50 dollars for a weight unless you want a plain white one which really only works with the white case, extra 20-30 bucks for an accent unless u want the niche colors, only hhkb layout, no black color option, they removed the best value/one of the best looking accent/weight options (which was gold and it had no extra cost over the base price which is what helped keep sonnet and envoy prices close to the base), overall this thing is gonna cost way over 300 dollars unless you want a unusual looking board like mirage with a white weight and pink accent and it's for a very niche audience. In my heart the envoy is a much better value option, especially for people who don't know what layout they like yet.

[@Clackbait]

Ohh yeah that is pretty hefty. Unfortunately I had no visibility to the upgrade costs besides the starting price, but I did figure the price can get really high based on how the Sonnet was. I agree with the Envoy statement. I appreciate the insights homie.

[@Jdjdjrb]

@@Clackbait its all good, not your fault you didn't have access to the costs. Thanks for taking the time to reply to almost every comment, it's a crime you don't have more subs. You just got a new sub today since I really see how much effort you put into your vids

[@Clackbait]

@@Jdjdjrb much appreciated homie!

[@solaufein]

I prefer 7 angle degree. Overall nice board but I have already ordered Leviatan from CannonKeys

[@jisansams6287]

Which keycaps are these

[@K1LO_]

Mannnn killing me this isn't available in WKL or WK 60 layout. Might still pull the trigger, but I just really love WKL 60 aesthetic.

[@Clackbait]

Felt homie

[@blayses3116]

i need a 20 hour video the tempo spacebar cause goddam! Clack never misses!

[@Clackbait]

He really doesn't! ...

[@sainteagle4426]

No foam was clack heaven!

[@Luci_71]

In my opinion is sounds really without any foam however if i were to use foam i would use the plate foam as case foam

[@Clackbait]

I could try that as well. Thanks homie

[@Luci_71]

@@Clackbait yup! for a little while i used the platefoam that came with my old gmmk pro in my bakeneko to reduce some of the boards ping but keep the charachter.

[@Redino20]

Hell yeah! Love the BSUN BCP :D

[@Clackbait]

They Bussin!

[@Redino20]

hey sorry did you ever end up building a cycle7 and neo65? :D@@Clackbait

[@Clackbait]

I did a cycle 7 build stream on twtich and gave it away on stream! Didn't get the Neo@@Redino20

[@Redino20]

oh nice! I'll look for that video then and see your take on it :D@@Clackbait

[@FunkyHQYT]

Man, I wish I liked this layout. This thing looks sick.

[@Clackbait]

Hearing this a lot. Is it a looks thing?

[@FunkyHQYT]

@@Clackbait Not at all, I really like how it looks! I don't like the lower backspace, like my Rama Kara. But I see that you can have the backspace in the regular position... I think I'd like it way more with that!

[@albertko1]

Any ESD sheet included to prevent the PCB from potentially shorting on the case? Also, it seems like there's no/little shifting of the assembly in the case?

[@Clackbait]

No esd sheet included. By shifting do you mean north/south, left/right?

[@albertko1]

@@Clackbait yes, shifting in the horizontal plane of the board not vertical

[@TheGreyOx]

Looks good, sounds good, and your production work is chef's kiss yet again. I believe what annoys me most are the feet, if we had different colours to blend with the weight, it would be more aesthetically pleasing...even though we won't be looking at them much... 😸

[@Clackbait]

Thanks so much homie! Yeah the feet actually only come in grey for the production units.

[@ImOnMy116]

Fantastic review, really enjoying the content as always! As a huge Mode fanboy, I was really sad to see this only offered in HHKB, and will continue to hold out for a WK 60% from them in the future. Ignoring the layout, definitely continue to love the aesthetics and customizability. Also have some of those Bsun BCP switches in the mail, can’t wait to give them a try!

[@Clackbait]

Yoo thanks Alex! Yeah I'm getting a lot of those comments. Would have been nice to see more options

[@reyhanpradantyo]

I know it's probably not, but is that a concrete desk? That looks so sick man

[@Clackbait]

Naaa it's wood and I have a surface plaster on it.

[@troybryantIII]

Ugh I waited to long to order and now wont be here until Jan 24.

[@vellfire1332]

Wow now I gotta choose between the Jelly evolv, Duality TKL SE and this now 😢 Great video as always King of B-roll Btw random question do you think you’ll ever be able to review the duality tkl that will be amazing to see

[@Clackbait]

I'll be streaming that soon on twitch and hopefully a YT video

[@kenguru_kbd]

it sounds so nice

[@Clackbait]

Indeed

[@mk-6575]

amazing video!

[@Clackbait]

Thanks my friend!!

[@duckves]

This or the arc60? 🤔

[@Clackbait]

VERY tough choice tbh. I'll need to compare them sometime.

[@OliverKomornicki]

HHKB...eh. But dang sounds good with case foam only 🔥

[@Clackbait]

Fo Sho!

[@oImagine]

Beast mode on monkeytype 38wpm? guess i shouldnt buy the tempo then if thats beast mode ahahahaa, jokes aside, i think this might me one of the better boards from Mode in a while. tempted to try one

[@Clackbait]

Haha 😂

[@allaricluy]

this thing is going to be released before the rama kara

[@Clackbait]

😂

[@phoxelua]

I wasn't gonna pick up another 60%, but as a HHKB lover, this is a cop for me. Now, what configuration would be a tough choice

[@Clackbait]

It's def. Tough choice my friend!

[@adalre747]

Backlight??

[@Clackbait]

No lights on this board

[@5ean5ean22]

Finally a non 65% or TKL

[@muhammadhashirqasir3101]

Is the sound consistent?

[@Clackbait]

I'd say so

[@bigdna5561]

Very good video

[@Clackbait]

Thank you! :)

[@springpocket6941]

B roll king is back!

[@Clackbait]

Indeed homie!

[@DiabloMonk]

Did you clackbait me into commenting when you said to perform two 1/2 turns? That’s one turn, my guy!

[@Clackbait]

The first smart person to catch that! Haha. ❤️

[@DvineDragoon]

Bruh so weird that you have to unscrew the screws two half turns to remove the ping.... Surely this is something they should fix prior to manufacturing....

[@Clackbait]

It would be nice if they can find a solution for sure. I'm just here to report my findings. Hehe. ❤️

[@ksaweryglab]

Force-break mod maybe? Although, looking how it's just one case I don't think that's possible.

[@mattdemoraes]

We B rollin….

[@Clackbait]

Hahaa

[@ojgimpson]

Such a bummer that its only HHKB

[@Clackbait]

I hear ya homie

[@pogcat3773]

This looks like a much more thoughtfully designed Envoy but smaller, however I can't use hhkb to save my life so I gotta pass on this one

[@pogcat3773]

However i am 100% down for you to gib

[@Clackbait]

I was waiting for this....

[@connorcroteau7741]

yeah

[@auschris9296]

the polaris is still 1`0x bewtter

[@Clackbait]

Dope

[@kennyhuynh6713]

wth 400 for this

[@yotsufa]

lessgo

[@kenguru_kbd]

can‘t wait 👀 first btw kekw

[@emzx111]

Listened to three different videos and this keyboard doesn’t fail to disappoint. It sounds terrible frankly. Hollow plasticy. 😢

[@sisqo-7636]

I love mode but I don't like block corner, The design is impractical and missing one of the switches is useless.

[@thatUtsavRatti]

All. The. Foams. Yeh.