page last updated: February 08 2008.

About JAWS for Windows

JAWS for Windows, for those who don't know, and there probably are a few, is a screenreader from the Freedom Scientific BLV group who provide screen reading and magnification software to help the blind and visually impaired use their computers as efficiently as possible. Unlike Supernova and Hal, JAWS has a scripting language to try and make programs as accessible to use as possible. Yes, Supernova and Hal have a map system, but they cannot be created by the user unless they have the more expensive Pro version.

Current JAWS Scripts

QWS Scripts, currently being updated
QWS (Quick Windows Sequencer) was made by
James Bowden.
However, it requires you to be able to use your Insert key - not necessarily to create a track; you can do this through the track menu, but especially to insert beats and bars. It's pointless having to sit there pressing ins+3 just to pass it through, so these scripts automatically do this for you.
The updated scripts will also include: mute speech during on-screen keyboard, functions will be spoken for each hotkey.
QWS is used by a fair number of people. Unfortunately, not enough in my opinion. If you're a musician, QWS is a free alternative to all the Cakewalk and Cubase where you have to pay extra to get JAWS scripts. If you want to convert your midi to audio, just record it direct from your sound card/module/keyboard or even get a midi to wave converter such as WinGroove or Midig. Andre Louis also supports qws, so there are two websites you can visit: Visit James's site
Visit Andre's site You can find all these links in the links section.
These are the only scripts currently available. Come back often though, you may find more. Back to home