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Move Everything hacks Ableton Move for custom devices — and accessibility
Move Everything is a hack for Move that lets you run custom synths, effects, and controllers alongside stock Move functions. But the truly momentous development is that its creator has added screen reader support, which makes Move the first truly standalone groovebox open to blind and visually impaired users.
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iOS and iPadOS 18.4 add Braille and VoiceOver features for all devices
Apple Intelligence may be the headlines you’ll see for iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4. But any device that can run iOS/iPadOS 18 also gets new accessibility features for blind and limited vision users.
Maxess, free externals for Max and Max for Live accessibility, available now
Iftah Gabbai has delivered his Maxess Max/MSP External Collection, a set of tools that interface patches with the native accessibility features of macOS and Windows. They’re a must if you’re making tools with Max and Max for Live – and worth examining for inspiration even if you focus on other platforms.
Peter Kirn - March 13, 2025
DIY + Unusual Motion Music tech Software Tech
Flufs, powerful loudness analysis tool, is designed for accessibility
Peter Kirn - March 5, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Ableton Move is a hit for blind and low vision users; more like this, please
Peter Kirn - February 10, 2025
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