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DrumAccess (Drum Libraries)

Welcome to the DrumAccess libraries page

We are very happy to present our drum libraries, usable by everyone, but specially designed for the blind.

We recently noticed that several Drum VSTi developers had completely overhauled their interface, rendering their products unusable, even with the LBL extension for NVDA.

We have therefore decided to do without these companies which, despite multiple attempts on our part, remain deaf to taking into account the accessibility of their graphical interfaces.

So we're announcing the release of a series of drum libraries, which we hope will meet all your needs.

Documentation and Tutorials.

Click here to learn how to use DrumAccess.

NVDA and Audio and MIDI Recording Accessible for the Blind or Visually Impaired

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.

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