AmigaMindMachine ---------------- Version 1.0 (C) Copyright 1993 Antti Vähä-Sipilä Read the whole documentation carefully before using! 1. What is AmigaMindMachine? ============================ AmigaMindMachine (AMM) is a program designed to stimulate user's brain wave frequencies. It works by generating two tones (binaural) that differ in frequency. Normally, when listened through loudspeakers, this can be heard as a 'beat' effect, otherwise known as interference. When listened through headphones, the brain synthetizes this 'beat' and thus stimulates that frequency. 2. Warnings =========== Be warned: although there should be no risk in listening to binaural sounds, epileptics should _never_ use AmigaMindMachine. Photic stimulation at Alpha frequencies may cause an epileptic seizure. You should never try using AmigaMindMachine alone. In the next version, we should include visual stimulation. At that point AMM becomes more effective _and_ more dangerous. If you experience an odd smell, or see or hear things without apparent reason while using AmigaMindMachine, stop the program and seek medical advice. Use at your own risk. The author cannot be held responsible for any damages, direct or consequential, that the use, misuse or inability to use AmigaMindMachine or its support files might cause. Most people do not need to be afraid. Enjoy AmigaMindMachine! I do. 3. Using AmigaMindMachine ========================= AmigaMindMachine works from CLI. It needs KickStart 1.2 or greater. It works with both PAL and NTSC, and has been tested under 2.04 (A500) and 3.0 (A1200). No known bugs at this time. Start AMM from CLI or Shell by typing: AmigaMindMachine Base frequency is optional. You should choose one between 300 and 400 (all values integer and in Hz). Default is 366. Choose a frequency that you like to listen to. Configuration file is a file that defines how long and what brain wave frequencies should be stimulated. Configuration file is a normal text file that has maximum of 500 lines. Each line is formatted: Duration;Frequency Duration is how long the specified frequency should be stimulated and frequency is between 2 and 25. See tables below. BRAIN WAVE TYPE FREQUENCY RANGE EXPLANATION ==================================================================== Beta 25-14 Hz Normal alertness Alpha 14-07 Hz Relaxed awareness Theta 07-04 Hz Creativity & imaginery Delta 02-04 Hz Deep sleep Note: you can enjoy delta stimulation without falling asleep! I suggest you try 'relax.amm', a sample configuration file, first. It will take you through beta, alpha, theta, delta and back again. The program duration should be between 20 and 30 minutes. After starting, put STEREO HEADPHONES on and sit in a soft, confortable chair or lie on bed and close your eyes and think about nice things. You must _not_ mix the channels in any way. Do not use loudspeakers. Different channels must _not_ interfere with each other before they reach your brain. Be sure that there is no other noise, bright lights or smells. Program can be stopped with CTRL-C. It will stop next time when the frequency changes. It is a good idea to make a tape of 'relax.amm' or equivalent. You can then use Walkman to play it when you want to. 4. Future, bugs =============== In future, I am thinking to include the visual stimulation as well, and a relaxation program editor. Report all bugs and comments to: Antti Vähä-Sipilä Vinkkelikuja 38 FIN-26660 Rauma Finland avs@mits.mdata.fi Fido: 2:222/70.10 5. Legal stuff ============== PROGRAM DISCLAIMER: THE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF ANY PROGRAM IS ASSUMED BY YOU. Should the program prove defective, you (and not Commodore or its dealers or the author of AMM) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Further, neither Commodore nor the author of AMM warrants, guarantees, or makes any representations regarding the use of, or the results of the use of, the program in terms of corrections, accuracy, reliability, currentness, or otherwise; and you rely on the program and results solely at your own risk. If the laws of your country or territory state that I am responsible, you may not use or distribute this program. This program is freeware. You may copy it but not modify it and you must not exclude any files from the distribution archive. Additional credits: Idea: Everyday with Practical Electronics. Thanks: J. Karelahti, P. Paavilainen, T. Kanerva. Disclaimer was taken from M. Dillon's COPYRIGHT.DOC. Sorry, Matt, my English is not so good so I had to copy it somewhere!