VSD MagTran M3: An interesting, customizable keyboard with on-screen buttons and rotary controls

A new customizable keyboard, the MagTran M3, is currently being financed as part of a Kickstarter campaign. The risks usually associated with crowdfunding campaigns also apply here, but this is more likely to be a disguised pre-order campaign by a manufacturer that is already well established. Starting at $79, supporters of the campaign are expected to receive a MagTran M3 unit in March 2026.

Buttons with a screen

The concept of the MagTran M3 is fairly straightforward: it is essentially a screen with transparent buttons. This allows you to determine relatively freely what should be displayed on the screen and on the buttons. The larger display allows content to be shown across all keys. As a rule, however, it makes sense to assign specific functions to the individual buttons, such as for editing images or controlling a stream. A cloud platform is available, which can also be used to install plugins, and a software development environment is also provided.

Additional rotary controls

There are a total of 15 buttons available, allowing you to quickly trigger a number of actions. Three additional rotary knobs are located on the right side, enabling tasks such as sound mixing or controlling tools in professional software with precision and relative speed. Smart home control is also advertised.

The model measures 151 x 80 x 58 millimeters and connects to a PC running Windows or macOS via USB-C. Interested buyers can take a look at the product page for further details.