Shadow and fLame Accessible For Blinds

Audio processing tools are not exactly scarce, but very few applications are designed specifically with blind users in mind. Adding extra accessibility features is not always a solution either, as the program normally needs to be redesigned from the ground up in order to be usable by those who cannot rely on their sight to perform various actions.

Naturally, an application like this is not useful if it cannot also be installed without assistance, and you should be pleased to learn that sound indications are offered even during the setup process.

All of the program’s functions can be controlled using the keyboard alone, and the names of the menus or files that are selected at any given time are read aloud by a speech engine to aid in navigation.

The program’s design may be a bit unusual, as the sound waveform is displayed vertically and the keyboard controls may take some getting used to, but this is to be expected given the product’s target user base.

It is possible to load three track layers at the same time, and the program supports both MP3 and WAV audio files. General information about the files is displayed below the track number and in the left-hand panel.

The application also enables you to record sound from various sources, convert existing files to multiple formats, adjust the audio volume and even apply sound effects such as echo or reverse.

When taking everything into consideration, Shadow and fLame Accessible For Blinds might not be the best solution for those who need a very powerful audio processing tool, but it offers a decent array of features and has the added advantage of being fully accessible for blind users.