Is there a software that can let me map my num keys to a custom sound to play?

Question

I would like to know if you know any software that will let me configure any key on my keyboard to play a specific custom sound I want. the idea is to push a button in the numeric keypad of my laptop to play a sound.

Answer 1

The answer is Yes.
But you didnt mention which operating system. It is possible with Mac, very easy with Linux, and can be done with Windows. Since you didnt say what you have then I guess you have Windows, probably XP?

Microsoft recommends that you download the ReMap.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9d467a69-57ff-4ae7-96ee-b18c4790cffd&displaylang=en
but I have heard bad things about that.

There is a free utility that got high ratings.
"Keytweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard. VB6 Runtime files are required, but are already present on Windows 2000/XP. "
http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/

Or here is a better one if you want to pay alittle for it.
"Key Transformation can customize your keyboard layout, change any key on the keyboard to other keys. Its on-screen-keyboard ( soft keyboard) is very easy to use."

The total price on Key Transformation is $44.95 and the download comes with a 15 day free trial.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Key-Transformation.shtml