Recording Music with Visual Impairment

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.

Reaper is audio and MIDI recording software particularly appreciated by the community of blind and visually impaired musicians. ReaperAccessible offers a range of resources and tools to make Reaper even more accessible and tailored to the specific needs of blind users.

Why Choose Reaper for Accessibility?

Reaper is known for its customizable interface and features that can be easily adapted for use with screen readers like NVDA. The main features that make Reaper accessible include:

Comprehensive support for screen readers thanks to the OSARA (Open Source Accessibility for the REAPER Application) extension.
Advanced customization of keyboard shortcuts and scripts to meet the specific needs of blind users.
Integration with a wide range of control hardware using extensions like CSI (Control Surface Integrator).

Resources Offered by ReaperAccessible

ReaperAccessible offers a variety of resources to help blind musicians get the most out of Reaper:

A store that offers completely accessible battery libraries.
A KeyMap for Reaper and over 200 scripts that improve workflow in Reaper.
Tutorials on DrumAccess and CSI.
ReaLibrary, A free library of over 300 instruments and 280 free effects plugins that you can download.
Plugin presets in .rpl, RFXChains and FXP format.

Other Accessible Options

If other software like Logic Pro on Mac, or Pro Tools offer some accessible features, Reaper remains often preferred for its flexibility and continued commitment to accessibility.

By choosing Reaper and using the resources of ReaperAccessible, blind musicians can not only record and produce music, but also explore and express their creativity independently and effectively.

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