Roccat Isku Illuminated Keyboard Set for September Release

ROCCAT Studios is set to launch the ROCCAT Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard featuring new ROCCAT Talk and Easy Shift[+] technology. The exclusive ROCCAT Talk protocol allows the ROCCAT Kone[+] gaming mouse and the Isku to talk to each other – marking the first time a mouse and keyboard can operate in unison and opening up a wide range of unprecedented options for gamers.

Roccat Isku

Being the world’s only keyboard to feature groundbreaking Easy Shift[+] technology, gamers can enjoy twice the number of functions for keys in the Easy Shift[+] Zone and can issue orders quickly and easily without ever having to re-adjust the hand position.

In total, the Isku offers 180 easily-customizable macro functions strategically positioned in three locations in the simple-to-find WASD zone, including three freely-configurable Thumbster keys built into the Integrated Extra-Large Granular Wrist Rest.

The ROCCAT Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard will be available at the beginning of September, 2011 for the MSRP of €79.99.

Product features:

Blue key illumination with 6 brightness levels
3 Easy Shift[+] Zones for easy key duplication
36 easy-to-reach Macro Keys incl. 3 Thumbster Keys
Macro Live! record button with Sound Feedback; 180+ macros in 5 profiles
8 media & hotkeys; 25+ assignable functions
Medium-height keys; optimum keystroke; advanced anti-ghosting
ROCCAT Driver & Macro Manager incl. Macro Presets for games, multimedia & office apps
Extra-large wrist rest; special surface texture
Cable channels for better device organization
Non-slip base with lock-on keyboard feet
Fast profile switching; 5 Profile-Status LEDs
ROCCAT Talk: Set Bonus by combining devices

EASY SHIFT[+] GETS ITS KEYBOARD DEBUT
The Isku is the world’s only keyboard to feature groundbreaking Easy Shift[+] technology,
which offers 36 easily-customizable macros strategically positioned in three locations in the easy-to-find WASD zone. This means gamers can enjoy twice the number of functions for keys in the zone and can issue orders quickly and easily without ever having to re-adjust the hand position.

What’s more, setting macros with Easy Shift[+]™ is as easy as typing an uppercase letter. The
Caps Lock key -- normally of no interest to any gamer – is the default Easy Shift[+]™ key, but
gamers can also use one of the M1-M5 macro keys, or one of the three Thumbster keys
conveniently located below the spacebar. The 28 easy-to-reach macro keys offer up to 180
directly-executable functions. Favorite settings can be saved in five instantly-loadable profiles.
Thanks to advanced anti-ghosting, multiple keys can be depressed simultaneously, while the
1000Hz polling rate ensures ultra-fast keyboard response without any lag.

ROCCAT TALK – SET BONUS

New ROCCAT Talk technology allows the ROCCAT Kone[+] mouse and the Isku to
communicate with each other – marking the first time that a mouse and keyboard can share
information. Among other benefits, this new technology allows a single
Easy Shift[+]™ key or button to be used for both the mouse and keyboard – greatly simplifying
macro use. A player can choose one of nine keys to use as the Easy Shift[+]™ key. When a
gamer activates the feature on the mouse via the keyboard, the mouse, as usual, gives visual
feedback by lighting up. During play the mouse and keyboard communicate lag-free for rapid ingame response.

ROCCAT Talk also allows for more effective use of special functions on the Kone[+] gaming
mouse. For example, for the first time ever a gamer can easily execute critical functions such as
EasyAim by pressing a keyboard key – offering the simplest and most convenient way ever to
achieve pinpoint accuracy in sniper mode. It’s even possible to set the Easy Shift[+]™ key or
button to remain active until toggled off. ROCCAT plans to release more exciting ROCCAT Talk products in the future.

ENHANCED MACRO LIVE! RECORDING

The integrated Macro Live! Recording button makes in-game macro recording simple. After
pressing the Macro Live! Recording button, the new Sound Feedback feature guides the gamer
through the macro recording process, step by step. Users can quickly and easily program up to
500 actions for each of the 36 macro settings. Gamers can also edit recorded macros out of
game using the included Macro Manager software.

AWARD-WINNING MACRO MANAGER

The Isku comes with the incredibly popular Macro Manager program, which gives gamers an
additional way to easily record and edit macros using an intuitive, menu-based interface. Macro
Manager even features presets for top PC games -- as well as several office apps – so users can get going with their favorites right away. Plus, the new Loop Function makes it possible to repeat macros up to an incredible 255 times.

EXTRA-LARGE WRIST REST FEATURING THUMBSTER KEYS

The Isku offers an Integrated Extra-Large Granular Wrist Rest, which allows for fast yet controlled movement and a secure and solid grip -- all thanks to its special surface texture. This makes it perfect for comfortable gaming, even during extended sessions. Plus, three freely-configurable Thumbster keys built into the wrist rest can be assigned individual functions -- letting gamers put their thumbs to optimum use.

IMPROVED PROFILE MANAGEMENT

Players can save their favorite gaming configurations in one of five game profiles -- and link them to various games and apps -- allowing button configurations, lighting preference, DPI settings, etc. to be loaded automatically and instantaneously when a game starts. The Isku also offers ultra-fast profile switching and even features five LED status lights that clearly indicate the profile in use. Plus, when a gamer finishes playing, the Isku automatically switches back to a Windows profile, quickly loading all the previously-selected default settings.