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        "content": "Here\u2019s what I found out about accessibility of **The Score by Sonuscore** (often just called *Sonuscore*) when used with **JAWS** (a Windows screen reader), and **Komplete Kontrol**, which is Native Instruments' hardware/software platform. If you're blind or visually impaired, some parts will be usable, but many others are still inaccessible.\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What *is* accessible\n\nFrom a detailed user review by *KK-Access* (a group focused on accessibility), here's what *works* when using *The Score* via Komplete Kontrol and other NI tools with screen readers:\n\n- You can load *The Score* in **Kontakt** version 7.7.1 or newer, including the free *Kontakt Player*. It also works under *Komplete Kontrol* as a host. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Browsing presets and choosing/load instrument sounds is possible. Basic preset categories like \u201cEnsembles\u201d, \u201cLeads\u201d, \u201cSingles\u201d are accessible. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Listening and triggering sounds works fine: playing notes, hearing what\u2019s loaded, getting audio feedback. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo for composing or sketching with pre-made patches and simple controls, *Sonuscore + Komplete Kontrol* does provide useful functionality for screen reader users.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udeab What *isn\u2019t* accessible (or only partially)\n\nThere are significant limitations\u2014reviewers (including blind users) point out several parts that are still *not accessible*:\n\n- Graphical features in *The Score* like **Chord Studio**, **Melody Studio**, **Dynamic Mixer**, and **Adaptive Customizer** are not fully usable via screen reader. These require mouse interaction and visual UI work. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some advanced GUI elements (especially ones that involve graphics, drag-and-drop) do not have keyboard navigation or screen reader output. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Certain file formats used internally (e.g. *NKA* for edited preset patterns) are not loadable via standard file browser views\u2014these rely on GUI operations. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo while basic audio output, navigating presets, selecting instruments work, deeper editing and custom shaping tools are much more difficult or impossible without visual access.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd27 Komplete Kontrol & hardware accessibility\n\nKomplete Kontrol (the hardware keyboards + software) has been getting better support. Key points:\n\n- Native Instruments released an **Accessibility Helper** for their latest S-Series MK3 keyboards. This makes many common controls (volume, pan, browsing, DAW transport, etc.) accessible by keyboard & speech output. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2025/08/19/the-kontrol-mk3-s-series-accessibility-helper-unofficial-quick-reference-guide/?utm_source=openai))  \n- The keyboard itself can be used more independently, with speech feedback for loading/switching patches, parameters. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2025/08/19/the-kontrol-mk3-s-series-accessibility-helper-unofficial-quick-reference-guide/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nBut note: the \u201chelper\u201d handles mainly *hardware interactions*. It doesn\u2019t solve all problems with software UIs involved in tools like Sonuscore, Kontakt, or Komplete Kontrol\u2019s GUI.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83e\udd14 What about JAWS specifically?\n\nThe sources I found focus on accessibility broadly for blind/low-vision users, often mentioning \u201cscreen reader users,\u201d \u201cblind users,\u201d etc. Specific detailed testing *with JAWS* is less common in those write-ups for *Sonuscore*. One of the sources (KK-Access) mentions use of NVDA in their installation review. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2024/07/10/the-score-by-sonuscore/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- The *Komplete Kontrol Accessibility* manual (older version) does include JAWS in its guide. ([golden-chord.com](https://www.golden-chord.com/docs/documents/accessibility-user-guide-gdchd1004.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- But recent hands-on testing seems to skew more toward NVDA and other screen readers. JAWS-specific issues (e.g. whether certain interface parts are announced properly) remain under-documented. \n\nSo: **yes**, there is a fair chance JAWS can do much of the basic stuff, but access to complex GUIs/features may be limited or inconsistent.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83e\uddee Bottom line\n\nHere are some practical expectations:\n\n| Task / Feature                          | Likely Accessible | Likely Inaccessible or Difficult          |\n|----------------------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------|\n| Loading Sonuscore in Kontakt or Komplete Kontrol | \u2714\ufe0f Yes              | \u2014                                          |\n| Playing presets, hearing audio         | \u2714\ufe0f Yes              | \u2014                                          |\n| Simple parameter tweaking via Komplete Kontrol hardware | \u2714\ufe0f Often yes         | \u2014                                          |\n| Editing/composing via graphics tools like Chord Studio / Adaptive Customizer | \u2014                   | \u274c Not accessible                          |\n| Drag-and-drop of MIDI / using visual UIs | \u2014                   | \u274c Difficult or impossible                 |\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udee0 What can help increase usability\n\nIf you plan to use this setup, here are things that make it work better:\n\n- Use **Komplete Kontrol S-Series MK3** with the *Accessibility Helper* on the keyboard. That firmware/software combo gives you better TTS feedback and more keyboard-operable controls. ([kk-access.com](https://kk-access.com/2025/08/19/the-kontrol-mk3-s-series-accessibility-helper-unofficial-quick-reference-guide/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Use Kontakt Player (7.7.1 or later) as the engine, since *The Score* works there.  \n- Stick to simpler workflows: picking presets, running chord/orchestrations, avoiding heavily graphical editors.  \n- Keep everything updated: latest Komplete Kontrol, latest Sonuscore version, latest firmware.  \n- If possible, try out demos to assess how well JAWS is supported in your setup before buying.  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try to dig up **user reports specifically using JAWS with Sonuscore**, or check whether NI has published recent updates improving GUI access for screen reader users. Do you want me to pull that info?"
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