Hello. The two programmes are not exactly equivalents. Reaper is much more difficult to use, but it's also a more versatile programme that is a fully fledged multi-track recorder, editor, and you can even use it to drive soft synths and do midi. So it al depends on what it is you want to do. Reaper is more demanding and pretty much assumes you have good audio hardware right out of the box. It works with aseo (sp) and Goldwave doesn't, but that also means, if you use a screen-reader, it's bestif it is on its own audio output in windows. Goldwave is a great programme that can do all sorts of audio processing -- one track at a time. It's not really made for music production. But it can still use vst effect plugins. I have used it for ages. Unfortunately I have had some trouble with the latest versions, first with a keyboard command glitch (I consider it a problem because even though there's a solution it's not really documented anywhere I can see), and dictation mode, which I use a fair bit, not working. Still, you can get an older version if you want. As for usability with a screen-reader, they both are, but you will certainly have to take some time to study up, read documentation and so on. It'll be more of a long haul with reaper for sure, so if you are just starting out and not going to work with music production or midi stuff, I would think goldwave would be an excellent tool. There's also audacity of course, which is kind of somewhere in between Goldwave and Reaper in terms of its' abilities. It has a weird interface that I think isn't much like most daw software, but that could actually be an advantage if you can't see the screen and haven't used any other ones.
-----Original Message----- From: all-audio@groups.io <all-audio@groups.io> On Behalf Of David Mehler Sent: April 5, 2024 5:20 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] Goldwave or Reaper Accessibility, and beginner friendliness as a DAW? Hello, I'm looking to get in to audio. I am wondering between Goldwave and Reaper (latest versions) which people prefer in terms of it's uaccessibility with a screen reader, beginner friendliness and ease of use? Also, were you using one product then switched to another? If so why? Thanks. Dave. -- Sent from Mozilla Thunderbird 91.13.1 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4647): https://groups.io/g/all-audio/message/4647 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/105357537/21656 Group Owner: all-audio+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/all-audio/leave/1074140/21656/405281159/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-