You can use this keyboard’s software as a web-based or downloadable client, available on the download page of MonsGeek’s website. The software is well laid out and easy to use but still somewhat complex and may be somewhat confusing for beginners at first.
The software has a range of expected settings, including the ability to remap keys, program up to four layers, and import custom settings.
The switch settings option found on the Main settings tab provides pre-programmed calibration options for several popular magnetic switch types. A separate tool allows you to manually calibrate compatible magnetic switches yourself by slowly pressing each individual key until the software indicates they’re properly calibrated.
In addition to standard actuation adjustment settings, this keyboard also supports the following advanced features:
Rapid Trigger: This setting can dynamically adjust your switches’ actuation and reset points based on distance rather than being fixed at a specific point along the keystroke. This allows for faster follow-up inputs, which can be especially beneficial in scenarios like counter-strafing in FPS games.
DKS (dynamic keystroke): Allows you to map up to four different actions to a single key based on actuation distance.
Snap Key (SOCD): This trigger parameter specifies a pair of two keys and prioritizes the most recent. It’s sometimes referred to as ‘last priority’. Unlike some manufacturers, like NuPhy and Wooting, MonsGeek doesn’t provide additional SOCD parameters.
Mod Tap: Allows you to map two actions to a single key based on actuation distance: a held key for the first action and a tap for the second.
Toggle Key (TGL): Allows you to set a key to act as a toggle switch to register either a continuous input or repeated inputs at high frequency (much like a turbo button with some gamepads)
Disclaimer: Some settings, such as SOCD and TGL, may not be allowed in some competitive games.