From the very moment you step into the vibrant festival grounds, it's as though you're entering a realm of pure joy, where it’s immediately clear that this day will be one to remember. Colorful flags swirl and flutter in the warm breeze, painting the sky with vibrant hues, while the sun casts a radiant, golden glow over everything, wrapping the entire scene in a blanket of warmth and happiness. Every beat of the music reverberates through you, as if it were syncing with your heartbeat, lifting your spirits higher with each pulse of sound, filling you with a deep, intoxicating sense of euphoria.
The day unfolds like a symphony of life and celebration, as people dance with wild, unbridled freedom, their laughter rising into the air, mingling perfectly with the rhythmic beats that pulse from the stages. Everywhere you look, faces glow with radiant smiles, the joy unmistakable as the uplifting melodies seep into every soul present, stirring emotions that lie deep within you. Time seems to melt away in the boundless energy of the festival, and the day stretches out like a golden dream, overflowing with inspiration, pure joy, and a sense of connection. The memories forged in these moments will echo long after the final note has drifted away, lingering like the melody of a favorite song.
Heya! PuNkShoO here back from a bit of a hiatus. If you’re unfamiliar, I am the designer of the Cream Soda, Root Beer Float, Summertime, Melody, and Runner switches. Today I would like to introduce you to a long awaited follow-up to the the Melodies, Melody Redux.
Melody Redux is a switch I've been working on for quite some time now due to manufacturing inconsistencies in the original Melody switch produced by Aflion. The OG Melody was beloved by many for its interesting "linearn't" feel and full sound profile. Unfortunately, factory lubrication was never consistent from batch to batch or even in same batches. As such, I wanted to work with a manufacturer that was much more seasoned and able to deliver the much-needed consistency across the board. Enter BSUN.
I had originally intended to move forward with this project much sooner but I didn't want it to go under the radar during a time when there was a flood of BSUN recolors and the like hitting the market weekly. So I waited. When the hype changed focus from BSUN to HMX I decided it was time to finally start working on reviving Melody after many requests from fans of the original design.
The goal of this redesign was to emulate as much of the OG Melody principles as possible while also adopting a slightly new look, sound and feel by embracing the parameters of the new manufacturer's tooling. Ultimately, we landed on a slightly desaturated and shifted colorway that differentiates itself but also captures the same vibe of the original. Additionally, POM was chosen as a material all around because it delivers the interesting full yet muted sound profile, albeit a slightly higher pitched. This also allows Melody Redux to stand out more in a sea of traditional materials used across the gamut of recolors. Lastly, the parameters of BSUNs molds allowed for the creation of a new, fun feel. We retain some of that "linearn't" feel but add a bit of shimmy on the press with a nice snappy, tactile response on the return. While it is different than the original, it offers that same vibe that the Melody project has always sought to capture; fun.
As always, I would like to thank the community, especially those members of my Discord server, for your support of my designs and discussions that helps make these things come together. With your support we have created and distributed over 1 million switches to the community and I would love to continue releasing bangers to a community that appreciates nuance and practicality.
Y'all stay awesome!
Switch Specs:
Light Tactile Full POM Housing POM Long Pole Stem 60g Long Spring 3.4mm Travel Factory Lubricated Manufactured by BSUN
Can we get a linear version? Melody has always been about providing a unique tactile experience. I have no intention to release a linear version as that would require entirely new sets of MOQ parameters to be met to do so. Cream Sodas and Summertime v2 offer some amazing linear experiences if that is more your speed. I am working on another linear project to be released in 2025 so if that's your thing be sure to join my Discord and follow along.
Will you offer these unlubed? In short, no. The redesign still intends to capture the essence of the original in that these switches should be able to simply be dropped into a board straight out of the package reducing any addition labor required for builds.
Is there going to be fancy collector packaging? Not at this time. Providing the project takes off I would be open to neat packaging in the future but as for now I am aiming to keep costs down in a switch market that is currently very competitive from a price point perspective.
Is this a group buy or in-stock? These will be in-stock just like my other switches. These will be produced in smaller batches than some of my other offerings but I am to keep them in-stock as long as there remains enough interest from both the community and vendors.
