Speed Tap is ROG’s advanced directional-input system designed to keep your movement clean, consistent, and precise. When you press opposite directions at the same time, like left and right, or up and down, Speed Tap ensures your commands are processed predictably, preventing input conflicts that could disrupt gameplay. This reliability is crucial in competitive titles where precision and timing make all the difference.
What sets Speed Tap apart is that it’s fully configurable. You can choose how your keyboard handles opposite directional inputs, whether you prefer them to neutralize or for one direction to take priority. This flexibility gives you complete control over how your keyboard responds, tailoring your experience across genres from fast-paced shooters to high-precision fighting games.
And now, with the Gear Link web app, setting up Speed Tap is easier than ever. You can adjust its behavior directly in your browser, no downloads required. Fast, simple, and intuitive, Speed Tap puts precise control at your fingertips wherever you play.
* Helpful Tip: Speed Tap is turned off by default.
ROG Falcata - First with Speed Tap in Gear Link
Holding the Speed Tap hotkey for 2 seconds will toggle Speed Tap on and off, indicated by A and D buttons' LEDs flashing white (ON) or red (OFF).
Hotkey: Fn + Caps
Helpful Tip: Other keyboards supporting Speed Tap here, hotkey for 65% keyboards - FN + Tab.
Speedy Configuration: Gear Link
The default Speed Tap keys are A and D. To configure for more keys affected by Speed Tap, Gear Link is a convenient Web app solution to customize those settings.
1. Access Gear Link or enter https://gearlink.asus.com into your web browser's address bar.
2. Click Connect to find and connect your device to Gear Link.
3. Select Speed Tap under Analog Trigger on the left-side menu panel to enter Speed Tap settings.
4. You can check if Speed Tap is activated by the toggle switch on the right, and click on any of the edit buttons to create a new Speed Tap combo or edit existing ones.
Select two keys you'd like to apply Speed Tap to, and click Apply. Settings are saved automatically onboard keyboard memory.
*Helpful Tip: games that allow for spamming different directional movement can greatly benefit from Speed Tap. In PUBG, Q (lean left) and E (lean right) can be spammed in tandem with crouch, A, and D for advanced corner peeking. Enabling Speed Tap for Q and E ensures you never miss the timing between triggering these two opposing inputs.
Fast Track to Perfect Movement
Speed Tap bridges the gap between player reflexes and mechanical precision. In fast-paced games, movement mastery often takes months of practice, such as learning to counter-strafe, dodge, or juke at the exact right frame. With Speed Tap, that responsiveness becomes second nature. By ensuring opposing directional inputs are processed cleanly and instantly, every tap translates into fluid, precise motion that mirrors your intent.
Think of it as your shortcut to consistency. Whether you’re corner-peeking in tactical shooters or making micro-adjustments during a duel, Speed Tap minimizes hesitation and maximizes control. The result isn’t just faster reactions, but smoother movement that feels intuitive and effortless, as if the keyboard is predicting your next move.
*Helpful Tip: competitive titles such as CS2 and osu! currently restrict the use of Speed Tap-like directional input systems. Please check the rules or anti-cheat policies of your preferred games before enabling this feature.
Precision Meets Freedom
Speed Tap represents the next step in responsive control - a feature designed to make precision movement accessible to everyone. Whether you’re perfecting counter-strafes, executing split-second peeks, or simply moving more intuitively in-game, Speed Tap bridges the gap between deliberate intention and instant action.
With the Gear Link web app, customization is effortless. You can fine-tune your Speed Tap behavior, experiment with different setups, and store your preferences directly onboard your keyboard. It’s a seamless blend of power, flexibility, and convenience that puts total control in your hands.
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