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Access to iTunes with JAWS for Windows

iTunes from Apple is software which offers music lovers who either own or do not own one of the iPod products a vast variety of features and facilities which turn the computer into an incredible music management system.

However unfortunately iTunes is probably one of the most inaccessible pieces of software from a Visually Impaired persons perspective with much of the screen activity being unrecognizable by even the most advanced Screen Readers.

J-Tunes is an interface to iTunes which using JAWS For Windows brings this amazing piece of software to life for Visually Impaired computer users. Our latest release of J-Tunes, version 3.2, allows people to use the very latest releases of both iTunes and JAWS seamlessly.

Through the use of easy to remember keystrokes using the combination of the iTunes software with J-Tunes you can:

Import individual music tracks, complete CD's, or Audio Books into the iTunes Library.
Have CD album names and track titles automatically identified and announced.
Easily transfer music or audio books to an iPod, such as the iPod Shuffle or Nano. JAWS will automatically announce when the transfer process begins and ends. Important information about an iPod is presented using the JAWS Virtual Viewer, such as the amount of space remaining and serial number.
Activate iPod specific facilities which have previously been inaccessible through an easy to use list.
Organise music into "playlists" enabling sequences of tracks to be played from the computer or iPod. If you do not like the order in which the tracks are arranged in the "Playlist," you can change them.
Have tracks played randomly from the computer. The playback can be paused or re-started, with the adjustable music volume control being independent of the JAWS speech system. You can skim forward or backward through the tracks and hear the audio playing, much like you can with a CD player!
Impress your friends by organizing music mixes in a variety of ways and play them at parties or family get-togethers.
Listen to and browse through radio stations on the Internet.
Access other facilities within the iTunes software through easy to remember keystrokes and sequences.
Purchase individual music tracks easily from the iTunes Music Store. A new feature makes the purchase of tracks more reliable.
Take advantage of the Help System which groups together keystrokes according to tasks.
Benefit from documentation to accompany J-Tunes which has been written in an easy-to-understand manner.

You'll also want to read about the new functions and features in J-Tunes 3.2.

To learn more, you can listen our Audio Introduction to J-Tunes. You may also want to listen to the Freedom Scientific podcast, FSCast Episode 14, posted on January 2008, which features a demonstration of J-Tunes and is well worth a listen.

Trying out the J-Tunes Demo

You may well want to sample J-Tunes to get a feel for what it does and how it makes iTunes Visually Impaired Friendly.

Download iTunes

You will require the latest release of iTunes.

Download J-Tunes Demo

Unlike previous releases, version 3.2 of J-Tunes requires you to download just one program to serve JAWS for Windows 6, 6.2, 7, 7.1, 8 and 9.

Once downloaded and installed, a demonstration authorization file is placed on your computer automatically. This allows you to trial the program for ten minutes, whereupon it will need to be re-started to obtain a further ten minute trial.

J-Tunes can be downloaded by activating the following link: Download J-Tunes.

The manual for this product can be downloaded by activating the following link: Download Manual for J-Tunes.

Purchase a full authorization file

If after experiencing the J-Tunes demo, you wish to purchase it, from the US or Canada, please call (425)744-1100, ext 17 between 8:30AM and 12PM Pacific. Or fax us a purchase order (425) 778-5547 at any time. In your phone or fax order please have ready the following information:

Your JAWS serial number. This is critical.
Tell us your your credit card information--type of card, number, expiration date and v-code.
A permanent authorization and invoice will be sent to you via e-mail.
It's as simple as that!

The iTunes Accessible Interface is priced at 75.00 $US. All upgrades are chargeable and are priced at $35.00.

Technical Support

Given the low cost of this product, all technical support will only be provided via e-mail. You may also want to subscribe to the J-Tunes Support List.

Page Last Updated: Saturday, February 09, 2008

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