Isochronic tones are used in brain entrainment. When a single isochronic tone is repeated rapidly and a pause of silence follows each pulse, the brain produces a similar frequency. Isochronic tones can change a person’s mood, affect a person’s physical attributes, and produce effects such as lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences, or hypnosis. Isochronic tones are similar to binaural and monaural beats but differ because they do not change.
How Brain Entrainment Works
Brain entrainment is a relatively new field of study that involves frequency production in the brain. When the brain is exposed to a repeating beat, tone, or other frequency, it mimics the frequency by producing its own. This frequency can be measured in Hertz, or cycles per second, and has a direct impact on the subject’s mood, energy levels, and state of consciousness. By varying the frequency or intensity of the sounds that are used, a person using a brain entrainment technique produces various effects.
Applications
Isochronic tones are used in brainwave entrainment in order to artificially produce a state of consciousness. The idea behind brainwave entrainment is that every mood and every consequent action is directly related to a corresponding frequency range. By using isochronic tones and binaural/monaural beats, an ideal frequency range can be produced at will.
Isochronic Tones vs Binaural and Monaural Beats
Isochronic tones are generally considered more advantageous than binaural and monaural beats because they clearly distinguish between the tone and periods of silence. This makes it easier for the brain to entrain to the tone. Binaural beats, which produce a frequency in the brain that is equivalent to the difference in frequencies of a primary beat and a secondary beat, are said to be better for lower frequencies. Monaural beats are similar to binaural beats but consist of two waves that have already been mixed together and do not require the brain to calculate the difference. This allows monaural beats to be played through speakers while binaural beats must be heard through headphones.
The secret of brain wave entrainment using sound is by using binaural beats (I'll discuss binaural beats in detail in the next chapter but I’ll briefly cover the main points here). They’re quite easy to replicate on audio CDs and even on the pc itself. That’s why Binaural Beats are one of the most popular techniques used in self-help audio CDs.
Binaural beats occur when you listen to two carrier tones of slightly different frequencies in each ear. Say, for example, you listen to a frequency tone of 300 Hz in the left ear only, and project another tone of 310 Hz into the right ear.
As a result, your brain combines these two tones into a single tone (the scientific term is "amplitude modulated standing wave") of 10 Hz.
What happens is that you’ll hear a single pulsing tone of 10 Hz that has a "wah-wah" sound and rhythm. Actually, you can only "hear" these binaural beats in your mind only. Binaural beats are sub-sonic sounds (Another scientific word for "below the level of human hearing". The human ear can only hear sounds between about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.).
The binaural beats are only "perceived" in your mind and not actually heard. I mean, obviously you can’t hear a tone with a frequency of only 10 Hz, right?
If you want to know whether you’re listening to a binaural beat, then try this out. If you remove the left earphone, leaving the right earphone on, you’ll notice that the sound that you’re hearing changes from a "wah-wah-wah" sound to a flat tone. Bring the left earphone back and listen to the flat tone changes back to the "wah-wah" tone. Do the same thing with the right earphone and you’ll notice that the same effect. That’s a quick & simple way of telling if what you’re listening to has any brainwave entrainment or binaural beats embedded in it. |
By changing the frequency difference between the two tones, you’ll be able to choose which brain wave frequency you want to entrain to. This enables you to change your brain wave state from Beta to Alpha (7-14 Hz), Theta (3.5-7 Hz) or even a combination of brainwave patterns.
Usually, the binaural beats in self-help products are "hidden" or "masked" behind another sound wave, usually the sound of ocean waves, rain-drops, other sounds of nature or new age music. This makes it a lot more pleasant to hear (Check out the Beginner's Tip below & you'll understand why...)
There are some sites out there selling brain wave entrainment products or "customizable" programs which allow you to determine which frequency to entrain your brainwaves to. The problem is that some of these programs don’t mask the binaural beats, leaving you with the "raw" binaural beats and tones. I wouldn’t recommend getting these brainwave entrainment programs at all. You don’t want to hear the binaural beats on their own, without any masking sounds or music. It’s not very pleasant and can be "very disturbing", to say the least. Some people, especially beginners, can’t take it as there’s too much energy going through their brains. It’s not the most pleasant experience in the world. Trust me on this... |
One of the best brainwave entrainment programs around is the Holosync program by the Centerpointe Research Institute. If you're interested, sign up for a FR-EE Holosync demo CD here. I've also written a review onHolosync, so do check it out if you're interested in my experience using this product.
Brain Wave Entrainment with Light & Sound Machines
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Psychologists, researchers and hypnotists have used this knowledge to put their clients into a deep relaxed, peaceful and trance-like state.
It wasn't long before someone decided to commercialize this knowledge. In 1958, a researcher named Sidney Schneider developed the first Brain Wave Synchronizer. Today, they're more commonly known as Mind Machines or Light & Sound Machines. You can easily buy these Light & Sound Machines from self help companies.
People who’ve used Light & Sound machines for brainwave entrainment have told me that they were able to quickly get into a very deep, relaxed and peaceful state, much faster than using just self help audio products.
Frankly, I’m not surprised. Many people are visually-oriented (meaning that they rely more on their sight than their other senses) so a series of flickering lights & sound at the same time should be able to quickly put them into the desired brain wave state.
However, Light & Sound machines aren’t for everyone. The use of these flickering lights can cause epilepsy or seizure in some people. If you have any history of anything like that, you should consult your physician first before using light & sound machines.The Light Center was created as a place where people could come to pray and meditate anytime, any day of the year. It is dedicated to prayer for personal and planetary transformation.” – Light Center website
The Light Center in Black Mountain, NC. Getting there involved going off the beaten path but the signs were clear and I enjoyed driving through the scenic countryside.“The Light Center was created as a place where people could come to pray and meditate anytime, any day of the year. It is dedicated to prayer for personal and planetary transformation.” – Light Center website
The Light Center is an unusual building with a windowed Geodesic domed roof. I arrived with my friend and we took a couple of minutes to admire the exterior.
Upon entering, we were greeted by the host and asked if we wanted to experience the Light Room. We nodded in agreement and entered a smallish circular room with colored lights around the upper circumference of the room.
According to the Light Center: “The frequency of color brings about balance and harmony in the physical body. This enables the individual to concentrate on prayer and meditation.”
The room had about 10 reddish-orange seats that looked like they were designed for a sci-fi movie. The host gently shut the door and a few seconds later some ethereal synthesized music (composed by Richard Shulman) drifted from the speakers followed by the lights changing colors. The program lasted about 30 minutes with the synchronized music and lights cycling through the colors of the rainbow.Initially, I was a little disappointed as I was expecting a giant Mind Machine with flickering lights (see Earlier Post).
However, I just closed my eyes and drifted into the moment. I can’t say it was life changing but it was very peaceful and relaxing.
However, I just closed my eyes and drifted into the moment. I can’t say it was life changing but it was very peaceful and relaxing.
Next, we ascended a small winding staircase which opened into a purple carpeted room with a Geodesic roof. It was very quiet with dapples of sunlight hitting the the floor. We rested for half an hour enjoying the silence and then casually made our way to the Labyrinth outside.Essentially, the The Labyrinth is used as a meditative tool where you follow the path to the center and then follow it back to the entrance.
Walking the turning path helps keep your focus in the present moment thus quieting your mind.I walked it a couple of times and almost forgot about the outside world until the chatter in my head took over.We ended our visit with a peaceful stroll around a secluded pond. I can pretty much guarantee that if you come here feeling stressed and anxious you will leave in a calmer, peaceful state. I know I left feeling relaxed and little happier for the experience.
Product Details
MindPlace has been designing and building Light & Sound (Mind Machines) since 1988. Whether you are a serious explorer of states of consciousness or just wish to experience a deeper level of tranquility, chances are our best selling PROTEUS light and sound system (?Mind Machine?) will help you achieve this and much more. PROTEUS comes with 50 sessions preinstalled ? most people find this is more than enough; however PROTEUS is programmable with a 199 session capacity. You can create and download your own sessions using our free Proteus Editor software, and its operating system can also be updated. Proteus can produce binaural beats and other audio waveforms, and you can even create your own using the free Proteus Editor software. It's the first light and sound system to use two colors (red and green), for a richer range of visual imagery than ever before. Package includes: Console, Ganzframes, headphones, patch cord, serial RS-232 cable (DV9), AudioStrobe sampler CD. Proteus Editor Software (available via download from the MindPlace Support site). Comes with US Power Supply. Note: System requires 3 x AA alkaline batteries, not included. 2 year manufacturer's warranty on electronic console.
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Light & Sound Mind Machine - MC Square
- What is Mc Square?MC Square is a neuro-scrience system that helps improve concentration, reduce stress and attain relaxation through the rhythm of Light and Sound.
(1)Light & Sound Synchronization?Prior to the response to seeing & hearing, forcing harmonization of unsynchronized the light & sounds.(2) Structure of Brain and its RolesHumans Brain is divided to the Left section responsible the reasonable judgment, Right section responsible the emotional judgment and Neuro Fibrous Tissues Corpus Callosum responsible of transferring the information gathered in Left & Right Brain.(3) Whats Brain Wave?The Electrical signal generated in the Brain. Humans Brain wave are consisted of Alpha Wave(α) Beta Wave(β), Theta wave(θ) and Delta Wave(δ), being generated by the Left & Right Brain.* Operation Mechanism
Human body is adapted to response to the light & sound. Because of this adaptability, Rhythm of Light and the wave of sound are naturally Synchronized with Humans Brain wave at the same level(Synchronization), whenever external impact given to the Brain, Reticular Formation is being active, The conscious focusing of recognition and lapse of memory(forgetfulness) being organized, and biological coordination of Attention & concentration.Mc Square helps humans brain being in the optimum condition using the light & sound, knowing the natural theory of the impact & reaction of the light & sound to human Brain.* Effects of Mc SquareMc Square, Through the synchronizing the light & sound, vague status of Beta(β) Wave could be changed to Alpha (α), Theta (θ), Delta(δ)harmoniously and helps the human Brain to the optimum status. Mc Square helps Improvement of Concentration, Reduction of stress, Immediate improvement of Memory capacity.* MC Square Programs(1)ConcentrationMC Square rapidly relieves the loose brain condition before learning, thereby improving concentration. It is also effective to help overcome fatigue, caused by tension, anxiety, stress and lack of sleep.(2)LearningMC Square enhances performance efficiency by maintaining concentration level, when a task required high-concentration, a task required a long-term concentration or a self-learning is carried out.(3)RelaxationMC Square helps relieve stress and fatigue by inducing optimum rest within a short-period of time, when you need deep and sound rest or when you need to overcome fatigue caused by lack of sleep.(4)LanguageMC Square is effective for improving concentration, as well as learning efficiency, by maintaining concentration, when you memorize English words or when you watch or listen to video/audio learning materials.(5)Energizer
MC Square helps you spend an energetic day by overcoming sleepiness caused by early rising in the morning and long-distance driving, or by preventing languor and drowsiness after a meal.(6)Sleeping
If you use MC Square when you cannot sleep well due to insomnia, worry, anxiety or tension, you will have more pleasant and refreshing morning.(7)Natural Sounds
6 refreshing sounds including the sound of bird, wave and forest are included, so that you can even use the product with MC Square Program as a rest supplementary program.* MC Square ScholarshipIt is a scholarship system to select and support outstanding young scholars of Korea who have a grand dream with MC Square.* Effects Verified by Domestic and Overseas Research Institutes- Effectiveness verified by prominent universities and medical institutes in the world for 18 years- Dr. Michael Spering and Dr. Joseph Tracy team of Thomas Jefferson Medical College, the worlds famous medical school of authority in cranial nerve studies, verified the concentration enhancement effect of MC Square in a clinical test, and published its results in The International Journal of Learning Technology, a prominent medical journal in the world.* US Patent on Dementia Prevention Effects of MC SquareIn July 2007, GEO MC, Co., Ltd., along with Thomas Jefferson Medical College of the US, published the results of a clinical test that MC Square has revolutionary effects in preventing dementia and improving memory related to aging. GEO MC applied for the patent on Technology to Utilize MC Square for Concentration Disorder, Dementia and Aging, and now is in the process of a patent application.* Concentration Enhancement Effect Case Won LawsuitMC Square won the lawsuit of Action of Nullity on Conditional Broadcasting Regarding Concentration Enhancement Effects of MC Square against the Korea Advertisement Self-Regulation Body, which has become an important opportunity that numerous research papers and medical verification, as well as effectiveness of MC Square, are legally recognized.* MC Square, Highly Praised Worldwide!30 worldwide news channels in the US, including NBC, ABC and CNBC, aired a special corner about MC Square, highly praising concentration enhancement effects of MC Square.* MC Square Advanced into the International Market!MC Square, recognized not only in Korea but also in the world, opened an independent shop, named Relax MC, in the "Time Warner Center Department Store, located in Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York, the center of the worlds economy. MC Square gains numerous good responses from many people in the world, through operation of Experience Center.
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