Keytones
Customizable keystroke sounds and visual feedback for Mac, with case distinction
About Keytones
Keytones is a menu bar app for Mac that provides customizable auditory and visual feedback while typing. It distinguishes uppercase and lowercase letters with different sounds, and lets you adjust pitch, duration, damping, and volume per key group; users can mix built-in sounds or import their own audio, and the app validates every import. You can also exclude specific apps or set an allowlist, and toggle the current app's enabled state from the menu bar.
Best for
Best use cases
Get sound and visual feedback while typing
Distinguish uppercase and lowercase letters by sound
Enable or exclude keystroke effects per app
Features
Keystroke feedback
Provides customizable auditory and visual feedback for each keystroke and distinguishes letter case.
Sound customization
Adjust pitch, duration, damping, and volume per key group, with support for mixing built-in sounds.
Custom audio import
Drag in your own audio files, and Keytones validates every import.
Per-app control
Exclude specific apps or set an allowlist, and toggle the current app's enabled state from the menu bar.
Pros
- Adjust pitch, duration, damping, and volume per key group
- Mix built-in sounds and import your own audio
- Exclude specific apps or set an allowlist
- Does not read, record, or store input
Cons
- Requires macOS 15.6 or later
- Accessibility permission required to detect keystrokes