Welcome to the ReaperAccessible website, your go-to resource for improving your workflow with Reaper using the NVDA screen reader and OSARA.


Our site offers a variety of free resources to make your audio and MIDI production experience as seamless as possible. Here, you can download:

  • Alternative Reaper KeyMap
  • Audio and MIDI Loops
  • Drivers and Firmwares
  • All necessary tools for accessible use of the Behringer X32 or Midas M32 digital consoles
  • All resources on the Behringer X-Touch Universal control surface
  • Installation files for CSI, Control Surface Integrator
  • CSI Tutorials
  • CSI Zone files
  • Accessible drum libraries
  • Free Instruments and Plugins
  • Impulse Response
  • NKS files for Komplete Kontrol
  • Reaper presets
  • The free instrument and plugins library
  • And much more!

Explore our resources to get the most out of your Reaper setup and take your music production to the next level. Happy creating!


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NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free and open-source screen reader that has revolutionized accessibility for blind and visually impaired users. When it comes to recording music, whether audio or MIDI, NVDA has several significant advantages. Here's why choosing NVDA for your music projects can be particularly advantageous.

A Free Screen Reader

The first advantage of NVDA is its cost. Unlike other screen readers, NVDA is completely free. This allows blind or visually impaired musicians to benefit from a powerful tool without incurring additional costs, which is especially important for those on a limited budget.

NVDA Add-ons: Extended Accessibility for Plugins

NVDA supports a variety of add-ons that can extend its functionality. For musicians, this includes add-ons that make many plugins accessible whose settings are not natively accessible by developers. These add-ons allow users to interact with plugins efficiently, opening up a world of creative possibilities that would otherwise be inaccessible.

OSARA: Complete Accessibility for NVDA

OSARA (Open Source Accessibility for the REAPER Application) is an extension developed specifically to work with NVDA, making REAPER music production software fully accessible. OSARA provides smooth, intuitive navigation in REAPER, with robust accessibility features that make recording, editing, and music production easier for blind users.

Main Features of OSARA with NVDA:

  • Navigation by keyboard shortcuts for quick and efficient use.
  • Reading specific elements in the REAPER user interface.
  • Detailed access to parameters and effects, allowing fine manipulation of musical projects.
  • Extensive support for MIDI and audio tracks, making recording and editing easier.

Conclusion

Using NVDA for recording music, whether audio or MIDI, has clear advantages. Its zero cost, combined with the NVDA add-ons and the OSARA extension, offers an accessible and powerful solution for blind musicians. NVDA, in partnership with OSARA, opens doors to musical creativity, allowing all to fully participate in the art of music.