The GUI is neat and tidy if a little daunting at first. The frontend is worked through a series of tabs located around the image of the keyboard. Using the mouse to select one of the tabs opens up a sub-menu allowing access and customising of that particular feature.



Firstly, we'll deal with the complexities of setting up macro assignments. After selecting the key you wish to assign a macro to (and under which profile), it is simply a matter of hitting record then whatever key presses you type, including for how long, are recorded. You can set a name to the macro then once you have configured the time delay you can save it. All of the 12 'T' keys to the left of the keyboard are configurable along with a further 8 keys of your choice.



The T key assignment allows you to assign a macro setting previously record to a key and then edit how the macro setting works. You can have the macro repeat once, multiple, when press and hold to repeat the macro continuously until you release the key or keep repeating until pressed next time (on/off).



Once you have set your macro keys you then have a further four options, Default (performs the macro default operation), T Key (as below), Single key (assigns it as a single keystroke) or Launch (launch a chosen .exe). The launch button, while use would perhaps have been better implemented had it been configured to open any file rather than simply an executable one.



To quickly select one of the profiles, the software can be configured to allow a single key-press to pre-load anyone of the 3 profiles, therefore giving instant access to the 60 macro settings. I find it hard to believe anyone could possibly need even 20 macro scripts let alone 60 but if you feel you need this feature then I guess this will appeal to you. What may not be so attractive as the only Insta-shift keys available are CTRL, Alt and Shift which is a shame as these are very commonly use during game play which may prove awkward to use.



Four levels of illumination can be configured for the keys but even the brightest setting is not intrusive. Unlike most keyboards, the MEKA G Unit only has certain sections of the keyboard illuminated (above). Unfortunately, the lighting cannot be changed in colour, instead it remains white. My personal preference is having the whole keyboard illuminated as I have little need for knowing where WASD keys are (my fingers will be on those while gaming). That said, the illumination does add aesthetic appeal if somewhat lacking in overall functionality. The Tt emblem can also be set to pulse, if you like that sort of thing.

Overall the software is functional if somewhat confusing at first. It certainly is not what I would describe as intuitive. There are some strange choices made, not least the use of Alt, CTRL and shift as Insta-shift keys. Tt eSports went to the trouble of illuminating keys you will likely cover while gaming yet the others remain unlit which was a shame. The macro selection is very good though and should be applauded, it's just a shame other areas let this piece of software down.

Let's see how the keyboard performs in both gaming and general use...