Hear Cherry MX, Holy Panda, and Topre on the keyboard you already own
Written by Serhii Chernikov, CupertinoClicks makerLast updated
CupertinoClicks ships 17 named mechanical switch recordings, 4 novelty keyboard packs, and 4 mouse click presets. Cherry MX, Holy Panda, Topre, Box Navy – those names belong in the mechanical list. Joke packs sit in their own section so this page stays honest.
Each mechanical preset is a real recording with a downstroke and an upstroke. Drag the Tone Pad toward thock or clack, then try them in the Mac app's built-in trainer, the online typing trainer, or anywhere you type in the menu bar app. For the words behind those tones, read thock vs clicky vs clacky.
Durock
Durock AlpacaLinear
Durock Alpaca is linear: deep, creamy, a smooth press with no click bump.
IBM
IBM Buckling SpringClicky
IBM Buckling Spring is clicky: loud, snappy, the kind of sound you hear across a quiet room.
Cherry MX
Cherry MX BlackLinear
Cherry MX Black is linear: deep, linear, a smooth press with no click bump.
Cherry MX BlueClicky
Cherry MX Blue is clicky: sharp, clicky, the kind of sound you hear across a quiet room.
Cherry MX BrownTactile
Cherry MX Brown is tactile: balanced, tactile, a bump you feel more than a sharp click.
ObsidianLinear
Obsidian is linear: deep, crisp, a smooth press with no click bump.
Gateron
Gateron Ink BlackLinear
Gateron Ink Black is linear: thocky, premium, a smooth press with no click bump.
Gateron Ink RedLinear
Gateron Ink Red is linear: silky, light, a smooth press with no click bump.
Gateron Turquoise TealiosLinear
Gateron Turquoise Tealios is linear: smooth, soft, a smooth press with no click bump.
Gateron Milky YellowLinear
Gateron Milky Yellow is linear: creamy, clean, a smooth press with no click bump.
Drop
Drop Holy PandaTactile
Drop Holy Panda is tactile: thocky, tactile, a bump you feel more than a sharp click.
Kailh
NovelKeys
Novelkeys CreamLinear
Novelkeys Cream is linear: smooth, clacky, a smooth press with no click bump.
Alps
Alps SKCM BlueClicky
Alps SKCM Blue is clicky: vintage, crisp, the kind of sound you hear across a quiet room.
Topre
Topre ClassicTactile
Topre Classic is tactile: rounded, soft, a bump you feel more than a sharp click.
Flurples
Flurples CardboardSpecialty
Flurples Cardboard is a specialty recording (warm, muted), not a standard MX clone.
Keychron
Keychron Super RedLinear
Keychron Super Red is linear: bright, crisp, a smooth press with no click bump.
Novelty packs
These 4 packs are jokes, not switches. They still count toward the 21 keyboard presets in the Mac app – they just do not belong next to Cherry MX Blue. If you want vintage office audio instead of a gag, read typewriter vs mechanical keyboard sounds.
Bruh
Bruh is meme classic – fun in the menu bar, not a mechanical switch.
Gunshot
Gunshot is loud impact – fun in the menu bar, not a mechanical switch.
Spongebob laugh
Spongebob laugh is cartoon laugh – fun in the menu bar, not a mechanical switch.
Whip
Whip is whip crack – fun in the menu bar, not a mechanical switch.
Mouse clicks
Left and right buttons get their own recordings. Turn mouse audio off without touching the keyboard preset.
Quartz
Quartz covers left and right clicks. Toggle mouse audio separately from the keyboard.
Onyx
Onyx covers left and right clicks. Toggle mouse audio separately from the keyboard.
Porcelain
Porcelain covers left and right clicks. Toggle mouse audio separately from the keyboard.
Steel
Steel covers left and right clicks. Toggle mouse audio separately from the keyboard.
FAQ
Which mechanical switches does CupertinoClicks include?
CupertinoClicks includes 17 named mechanical switch recordings, including Cherry MX Black, Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Brown, Drop Holy Panda, Topre Classic, Kailh Box Navy, Durock Alpaca, and IBM Buckling Spring, plus 4 novelty keyboard packs and 4 mouse click presets.
What is the difference between a mechanical preset and a novelty pack?
Mechanical presets are recordings of real switches (linear, tactile, clicky, or specialty). Novelty packs such as Whip, Bruh, Gunshot, and Spongebob laugh are joke sounds. They are grouped separately so switch comparisons stay accurate.
Can I hear the switches before buying the Mac app?
Yes. The Mac app has a built-in typing trainer. The free online typing trainer also plays the same keyboard presets in the browser, with no account or install.