Joni Turunen

Oeksound

About Me

Joni Turunen is a software developer at oeksound, where he has built mixing and mastering plugins since 2018. He specialises in custom C++ UI frameworks and has worked on the award-winning plugins Soothe, Spiff, and Bloom. A former drummer with a degree in computer science, now completing one in product management, Joni brings several perspectives to his work and his team's.

An email from a screen reader user suggested ways to reach presets through REAPER and led Joni to dig into how blind and partially sighted users actually work with plugins. He now leads oeksound’s accessibility work, collaborating with them to make the plugins more widely usable and improve their user experience.

Sessions

  • Interactive Panel: Accessible Audio Technology
    14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 9th November 2026 | Empire
    Beginner
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    In-Person Only

    This session features a series of lightning talks, showcasing the latest developments within accessible audio technology. It will feature presentations from organisations and developers leading the field in inclusive design practices. Each half of the afternoon includes Q&A with the speakers from that half. This is your chance to steer the conversation on all things accessibility and get your questions answered! Schedule Welcome & intro 14:00-14:10 (10 mins) Jay Pocknell The Social Model of Disability 14:10-14:20 (10 mins) John Kelly and Tim Yates The Social Model of Disability is a set of principles that informs our understanding of disability. It […]