OSARA Open Source Accessibility for the REAPER application

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.

Since 2023, ReaperAccessible has been committed to creating drum libraries specifically for blind musicians using Reaper. We've integrated tools like the Behringer X-Touch Universal control surface and CSI, as well as OSARA settings, to ensure an accessible and immersive musical experience for everyone.

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

Discover how we make DrumAccess libraries in this Youtube video

ReaperAccessible has two recording studios, one in Montreal, Canada, and another in Clermont-Ferrand, France. In this video, we invite you to discover our Montreal studio, where we capture the Mapex - Mars Birch Shell Pack drums Kit to create high-quality samples.

Join us as we explore every step of the DrumAccess library development, from conception to the final product.

You'll get an in-depth look at our audio sampling process and the creation of these valuable tools.

Documentation and Tutorials.

OSARA (Open Source Accessibility for the REAPER Application) is an extension for Reaper designed to make the software accessible to screen reader users. Originally inspired by the concept of the abandoned ReaAccess extension, OSARA is developed by James Teh and other contributors under the supervision of NV Access Limited.

Features

Provides detailed information about tracks and track folders when browsing
Reports track mute, solo, arm, input monitoring, phase and volume adjustments
Informs about elements when browsing
Reports the position of the edit cursor according to measures, beats, pixels, grid units, notes, or at the ends of the project
Access to context menus for tracks, elements and time ruler
Handling non-contiguous selections of tracks/elements
Navigation and selection of chords and notes in the MIDI editor
Adjusting the parameters of the automatable effects
Monitoring track volume peaks and gain reduction of supported effects

Requirements and Installation

OSARA requires Reaper 6.44 or later, as well as the SWS/S&M extension for some additional actions. On Windows, OSARA uses Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and UI Automation (UIA), ensuring compatibility with most screen readers.

To download and install OSARA, visit the OSARA development snapshots page. On Windows, simply run the installer after downloading. On Mac, follow the instructions provided in the "Install OSARA.command" file included in the disk image.

For more details on ReaperAccessible KeyMap and keyboard commands, see the documentation on the web site of ReaperAccessible.

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