OSARA is a widely-used accessibility extension for REAPER, designed for Windows and macOS. However, Cody Tyler Hurst has recently ported the code to Linux, with most functionality supported. You can read more about the supported… Read More »Experimental OSARA REAPER extension port now available for Linux
Making music as a blind or partially sighted musician can involve challenges that have little to do with musical ability. Getting to a venue, navigating an unfamiliar stage, setting up equipment, learning new software or… Read More »Accessing open mic nights and other local opportunities
The music industry can feel daunting at times, and it can be hard to ask for help when we need it, or even to know what to ask for. We’ve put together this guide so… Read More »Employment support for blind and partially sighted musicians
Roland has published new accessibility support materials for visually impaired musicians who own (or want to own) a Roland V-Stage Performance Keyboard. Developed by Roland Future Design Lab in collaboration with accessibility consultant Jason Dasent,… Read More »Roland V-STAGE Performance Keyboard accessibility guide
If you have attempted to use REAPER with Native Instruments Kontrol keyboards, you may have noticed that some features were limited compared to officially-supported DAWs such as Logic Pro and Ableton Live. However, the open… Read More »Introduction to ReaKontrol – REAPER extension for Native Instruments Kontrol keyboards
We are happy to share that the recording from the Accessibility in Audio Tech workshop at Audio Developer Conference 2025 is now available. The session brought together audio developers, accessibility specialists, musicians, and disabled creators… Read More »Summary: Accessibility in Audio Tech – Audio Developer Conference 2025
Hello everyone, it’s Iftah. I have just released Field Spectrum, an alternative spectral clip view and timeline for Ableton Live. It is fully accessible to blind, visually impaired, and sighted users. It is designed for… Read More »Field Spectrum – An Accessible Spectral Clip View & Timeline for Ableton Live
Shared on behalf of Dang Hoai Phúc, Executive Director, Sao Mai Center for the Blind (SMCB):
My name is Hunter Wiley. I am a music producer, educator, and developer focused on accessibility in music technology. My work in audio tooling is centered on helping make creative tools more usable for people… Read More »Clip Announcer — Accessible Clip Navigation for Ableton Live
This article from Transom explores why hiring blind audio producers is not only an equity issue but a creative and editorial advantage. It argues that blind producers often bring heightened listening skills, strong attention to sonic detail,… Read More »Transom: Why (and How) to Hire a Blind Producer
Andre Louis has just dropped a complete overview of Schwung – a third-party add-on that unlocks additional accessibility capabilities within the Ableton Live device, including an onboard screen reader. In true Andre fashion we get… Read More »Schwung: third-party accessibility enhancements for Ableton Move
Here is a very short demo showing how I use the Windows Screen Magnifier to navigate a very visual plugin interface, in this case VCV Rack. There is also a brief overview of using a… Read More »Using Windows’ Magnifier tool to help access visual app interfaces if you have low vision
Introduction The biggest concerns of most blind teachers when contemplating how they can teach sighted students usually fall in to three main areas: I think it is worth noting that although these areas do take… Read More »Tips for blind music teachers with sighted students
Musician Andre Louis has just dropped a new in-depth tutorial dedicated to showcasing the newest updates on the Kontrol Mk3. Presenting a non-biased example of the accessibility functions of the keyboard, as well as its… Read More »Native Instruments Kontrol MK3 accessibility tutorial with Andre Louis
Unlimited have released a free course which aims to stop “the exploitation of disabled creatives and arts workers (and all other creatives too).” The course is “full of practical steps you can take to communicate… Read More »Unlimited: how to advocate for fair pay as a creative
Attitude is Everything have released an Accessible Funding Guide video series. The project is aimed at creatives with accessibility needs, and “is all about demystifying the funding process through the experiences of our members.” “Each… Read More »Attitude is Everything’s Accessible Funding Guide and video series
About the scheme Applications are now open for the Alfred Hollins Memorial Fund, founded by The Scottish Federation of Organists. The funding scheme is aimed at providing support to any aspiring organists from the blind… Read More »Grants for visually impaired organists – Alfred Hollins Memorial Fund
Native Instruments have designed a range of MIDI controller keyboards that can be used for music production and live performance. They work with the screen reader on a connected device to provide speech feedback for… Read More »How Komplete Kontrol is changing the game for visually impaired musicians
Introduction Everyone working with children and young people with vision impairment should liaise on how to make music education accessible: the school, the local authority VI team, the music tutor, and Music Hub staff. However,… Read More »Guide to investing in young musicians with vision impairment
