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FAQ
> Where can I get more information?
There are 4 major sources for information:
1) The Members Area - Best place to get any information.
Many more tips/tricks on creating transforms, tutorials,
EEG results, up to date research, special
support and
more.
Must
purchase BSS to obtain access to this area.
2) The Overview 2) The BSS documentation. Download the
trial.
3) You can contact one
of our staff who would be pleased to answer any questions.
4) The Forums |
> Is it safe?
Yes it is very safe, but only for those not mentioned
below:
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> Who should not use BSS?
NOTE: Since BSS is "headphone-less", the user of BSS
should be extra careful to check with anyone who might
be in hearing distance of the audio output. When in doubt,
use headphones.
Those meeting any of the following conditions, whether
knowingly or not, should not use this application:
· Epileptics
· Pregnant women
· Those who are wearing a pacemaker
· Those prone to seizures
· Those who are photosensitive
Those who should consult a physician before the use
of this product include:
· Individuals under the influence of medication
or drugs.
This application is not to be used while under the
influence of alcohol or other mood altering substances,
whether they are legal or illegal.
Children under the age of 18 are to be examined by
a physician for epilepsy or illnesses that may contribute
to seizures prior to the use of BSS audio,
as they are more susceptible to seizures.
Finally, DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY BSS AUDIO
WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY, AS IT COULD
BE DANGEROUS.
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> How can you present a stimulus below 20 Hz since
that is below the limit of human hearing?
There is often a confusion in regards to the definition
of Hertz, or cycles per second. When we refer to Hertz
(Hz) we are referring to pulses per second, as opposed
to the pitch. The pitch of the stimulus can be anything
within the range of human hearing (20-20,000 Hz), but
the frequency of sound bursts per second is usually below
20, since the most important brainwaves range from 0
- 20 Hz. It is the pulse, not the pitch, that leaves
the electrical imprint on the brain. If the pitch of
the stimulus is below that of human hearing, no entrainment
will occur in most cases.
The confusion here is often because
of the marketing of other companies, who claim that
binaural beats produce
a "third sound" that can be below 20 Hz.
This is not true. What occurs is a "beat" or
pulse, which consists of the combination of the 2 tones.
The same effect can be replicated using Monaural beats
or any form of pulse. It is the beat that matters,
not the pitch.
Picture a metronome set at 5 clicks
per second. It could be said that the metronome is
clicking at 5 Hertz (Hz). You can hear the metronome
clicking 5 times a second, because the pitch of the
clicks are well within the hearing range. A 5 Hz
wave, or pitch, on the other hand, could not be heard. |
> How can it be used without headphones?
Unfortunately, there is a common misconception
that Binaural Beats, which require headphones, are
the only
form of entrainment, so we are often asked "How
can your products produce binaural beats without headphones?".
The answer is that we are not producing binaural beats,
we are producing brainwave entrainment, which can be
induced using ANY repeating stimulus. What makes binaural
beats a form of entrainment is that they produce "Beats",
or pulses of sound which leave individual electrical
imprints on the brain. But obviously beats can be produced
in ways other than using binaural tones. A drum, for
example, could be used to induce brainwave entrainment,
if the drummer could keep a very precise frequency for
longer than 6 minutes (many ancient and even modern day
cultures use drums to induce meditative states, though
they may not know the science behind what they are doing).
If the method of entrainment does not rely on speaker
assignments, it can be used effectively without headphones. |
> What are the computer requirements?
Minimum Requirements:
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5+
64 megs of RAM
400 MHZ CPU
Soundcard
Recommended:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Windows Media Player (for WMA support, if needed)
128 megs of RAM
800+ MHZ CPU
Stereo Capable Soundcard
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> How can I burn BSS audio to CD?
Any sound or music file that BSS transforms
can be exported as a stereo WAV file. The export options
are
available by clicking the "Export" buttons on the lower
right corner of the main screen. Just select the audio
file you want to be transformed, select the Brainwave
Transform you wish to apply, and hit "Export Selected".
Or, hit "Export All" to export all the sound
files you have added to your list.
Once you have exported the WAV file, it can be burnt
to audio CD using any CD burning software.
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> Does MP3 compression decrease
the effectiveness of BSS audio?
Not in most cases. MP3 compression and fiddling with
the sampling rate can cause some higher frequencies to
be deleted, which can affect certain BSS functions such
as low-pass filter modulation. Also, if you compress
BSS audio to mono mp3, all Crossfeed and Auto-Pan Modulation
will become ineffective.
To be sure that no effectiveness is lost during mp3
compression, stick with 56kbps+ and stereo. 128kbps is
recommended.
44100 sampling rate is also recommended. |
> What is a Hardware ID? Where can
I find mine?
A Hardware ID is needed in order to
generate a valid license for you. There are 2 ways
to get your Hardware ID.
1) Click the Help Menu on the main screen. Off of the
help menu you will see "Registration". Click it.
After clicking "Registration" the Registration Screen
will pop up. 
The location of your Hardware ID is
circled by red in this screenshot.
2) When
you first open the program a reminder screen appears
that looks like this. When it comes up, click "Enter
Key" 
After clicking "Enter Key" another screen will pop up:
The location of your Hardware ID is circled
in red on this screenshot.
Please contact us if
you have any questions, problems or concerns. We are
happy to help! |
> I have purchased BSS, how do I get a
license?
If a license was not automatically generated
for you, it means we could not find your Hardware ID, which
is usually contained in a cookie if you accessed the site
from the BSS trial version at any time (usually by clicking
the Buy Now button).
To register BSS is very simple. Follow these
steps:
1) If you have not already
done so, download and install the Brain Sound Studio
application. A link should
have been included in the receipt you received from us.
If it didn't you can download the trial here: http://www.transparentcorp.com/downloads/BrainSoundStudio.exe
2) When the program
first opens, a license screen will pop up. Click
on the link to get a new license circled in red below.
3) In the web form that
opens, type in your full name and email and your license
will be sent
to you immediately. The Hardware ID field should be pre-filled
with the correct value (like in the screenshot below).
If it isn't, click "more info" for more information.
Above is a screenshot of the Registration
Form. Once you get to this point, all you have to do is
type in your
information
and your
license is automatically emailed to you!
Please contact us if
you have any questions, problems or concerns. We are happy
to help!
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