ROCCAT Isku FX gaming keyboard review



Software
The Isku FX software has to be downloaded from ROCCAT's website, without it you lose much of the functionality of the keyboard. The software is relatively easy to use and is filled to the brim with features.

The Main Control tab lets you define the first and second functionality of the five M-keys and the three thumbster keys. The possibilities are pretty large, you can define macros, assign ROCCAT Talk functionality, assign a timer (ROCCAT Timer - a spoken countdown timer), profile switching, multimedia controls, Internet Explorer or system controls, shortcuts, etc. You can assign up to five profiles, resulting in a total of 180 programmable keys.

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The second tab is Easy-Zone control, this lets you assign a secondary function to each of the Easy-Zone keys in the WASD area. You can assign macros, timers, shortcuts or quicklaunch functionality.

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The Macro Manager lets you create and edit macros. The program already contains a lot of predefined macros for a series of popular games and applications, but you can easily create your own. The Macro Manager has a basic and an advanced editor, the advanced version lets you adjust the delays (in milliseconds) between key presses.

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The third tab lets you reassign the functionality of the media and the F-keys, and it also lets you define your standard media player. One thing to bear in mind is that it's not possible to assign macros to any of these keys, this functionality is exclusively for the macro keys and the Easy-Zone keys.

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The Advanced Control tab may seem a little overwhelming at first due to its sheer number of settings. This tab lets you control the keyboard's backlight, you can turn it on/off, enable a breathing light effect and program a single color or color flow. There are sixteen preset colors but you can also pick a custom color by adjusting the RGB values. Next is a setting to adjust the illumination brightness, as well as a feature to dim the backlight after a period of inactivity. The driver also lets you disable certain buttons that may disrupt your gaming experience (such as the Windows key or the tab key) and lets you activate/deactivate sound feedback when recording macros or switching between profiles. By default, the software plays back a spoken message when you change one of these settings.

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The R.A.D. panel keeps tab of your statistics, there's a log of your key presses and it lets you unlock trophies. The more you use the keyboard, the more trophies you will unlock.

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Added: July 31st 2013
Product reviewed: ROCCAT Isku FX gaming keyboard
Reviewer: Thomas De Maesschalck
Score: 7/10
Page: 3/4



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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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