Melody Redux

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.

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.

Switch Specs:

• Light Tactile
• POM Top
• POM Stem
• POM Bottom
• 60g Long Spring
• 3.4mm Travel
• Factory Lubed
• Manufactured by BSUN
• Expected Price: 45-50c