Let's build the perfect sound environment for deep focus and studying. This "recipe" is designed to block out distractions, tune your brain to an alert-but-relaxed state (Alpha/Beta), and be pleasant to listen to for long periods.
Open the Generator and let's build it step-by-step.
The Goal: Focus, Not Sleep
The key to a good study session is balance. You don't want to be so relaxed you fall asleep (Delta), but you also don't want to be so "wired" that you get anxious (high-Beta). We're aiming for the "Alpha/Beta" sweet spot.
The Preset Recipe
Set these values in the generator panels.
1. Session Timer
This is optional, but the "Pomodoro Technique" is proven to help. Try setting a 45-minute timer for your study block, then take a 10-minute break.
- Duration (minutes): 45
2. Binaural Tone Generator
This is our "focus" signal. We'll aim for a low-Beta frequency, which is associated with active, focused thinking.
- Carrier Frequency: 200 Hz (a clear, non-intrusive tone)
- Beat Frequency: 15 Hz (This is a low-Beta wave)
- Waveform: Sine
- Tone Volume: 50% (It should be present, but not overpowering)
3. Background Noise
This is our "distraction blocker." We'll use Pink Noise because it's more balanced than White Noise and less rumbly than Brown Noise—perfect for a study environment.
- Noise Type: Pink Noise
- Noise Volume: 30%
- Filter Type: Lowpass (to muffle it)
- Filter Frequency: 4000 Hz (This cuts off the high "hiss" and makes it softer)
- Filter Q: 1.0
4. Modulation (LFO) - The Secret Sauce
A flat, unchanging sound can become a distraction itself. We'll add a *very* slow, subtle "sweep" to the noise filter to make the sound gently evolve. This keeps your brain from "tuning it out."
- LFO: Enabled
- Target: Noise Filter Freq (Sweep)
- Waveform: Sine
- LFO Frequency: 0.05 Hz (This is very slow—one cycle every 20 seconds)
- LFO Depth: 50%
5. Audio Effects
A little polish makes it much more pleasant.
- Compressor: Enabled. The default settings are fine. This "glues" the tone and noise together and prevents any harshness.
- Delay: Disabled. We don't want an echo for studying.
You're Done! Now What?
You should now have a sound that is clear, focused, and has a gentle, sweeping "whoosh" in the background. It's present enough to block out the world, but not so interesting that it distracts you from your work.
Don't forget to save it! In the "Preset Manager" panel, type a name like "My Study Beat" in the "Save Current" box and click Save. Now your perfect preset is just one click away.
Happy studying!