Keyboard with Komplete control features for the blind

My aunt has recently lost her sight but has a desire to learn how to play the keyboard, despite having no previous knowledge. I need to understand the features of Komplet control, specifically whether it indicates which key you have pressed as you are learning, and if your hands are in the correct position.

Or can anyone tell me the benefits of using these keyboards?

Appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks

Marlon

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JesterMgee

From feedback I have had, the Kk keyboard is (or at least was with the MK2) the best option for accessibility.

I do not believe it announces what key you are pressing (notes) as that is one thing most users can easily figure out. What it will do is allow voice guidance in menus and touch voice feedback of the encoders and what they control. Very useful to help in adjusting settings in NKS compatible instruments.

It wont offer any guidance features tho, it doesn't do anything for "beginners" in regards to voice assistance so if you are looking at it as a training tool, not something it is designed for. More for users that already know how to play and want further control possibility.

PoorFellow

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By exploring the Accessibility related information linked to in the above then you can see on the "Accessibility Mode Cheat Sheet" that there is a "Training Mode" : Press SHIFT twice to activate button-readout without triggering actions.

But I have not located any more information about the extent or functionality of these 'button readout'. But to me it appear as geared towards assisting the blind getting to know the keyboard.

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PoorFellow

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/48062/keyboard-with-komplete-control-features-for-the-blind

The keyboards with the best features generally is the Kontrol S-Series MK3 , but I know very little about the topic and I do not know if S-Series also has better Accessibility features , however then to get you started then I found this for you. :

How to Activate the Komplete Kontrol Accessibility Features

How to use the Kontrol S-Series MK3 Firmware 2.0

Blog : Designing for the visually impaired

Too old ? (2019) : Komplete Kontrol – Getting Up & Running – From An Accessibility Perspective

Else then we can call forum Customer Care for you , @Jeremy_NI , do you have a better source of information than what I found already ?

I need to understand the features of Komplet control, specifically whether it indicates which key you have pressed as you are learning, and if your hands are in the correct position.

Or can anyone tell me the benefits of using these keyboards?

@blindaudiodev , You being an expert blind user then if you are around then perhaps you could kindly answer that question for us ? or give marlonac a short and concise description of the benefits of the N.I. keyboards Accessibility features ?

JesterMgee

From feedback I have had, the Kk keyboard is (or at least was with the MK2) the best option for accessibility.

PoorFellow

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But I have not located any more information about the extent or functionality of these 'button readout'. But to me it appear as geared towards assisting the blind getting to know the keyboard.

marlonac

Thank you, Poorfellow and JesterMGee. It is very much appreciated. I will try to find a supplier nearby and see if I can arrange a demo, but I am looking for a training item to keep her active.

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