6 iOS-applications for deep relaxation and sleep

One day while surfing the Internet, I came across a record of 3D-sound. I must admit, was very impressed. If someone has not listened, then I recommend putting on the headphones, turn up and turn off the lights. Spoiler: Beware of the bees! :)

How can make such sounds? It turns out that when recording using a system of two microphones, which are fastened to the head inside a layout forms imitating auricles. During recording, the sound goes around the man's head and is reflected from the outer and the inner ear, creating a vivid illusion of being in the midst.

We move from theory to practice. The App Store has some great applications that use the above-described recording technology.

Thunderspace

The application uses stereoscopic 3D-sound from the collection of the winner of the "Emmy", an acoustic ecologist Gordon Hemptona and write their own applications author Franz Brukhoffa.

Until recently, the App Store existed in two versions, free and paid, but with built-in shopping. Free was available half hours recording a summer storm in the version "Garden roof" and write "Seascape". Now, however, the free version can not be found: apparently, the developer removed it from the App Store. All records somehow beat the storm and rain drops, changing only the location - the night forest, the ocean, the desert, the cottage, tropical undergrowth, and so on.

On the iPad, you can adjust the screen flash, which will resemble lightning. And if you connect through a Belkin WeMo® Switch fan, then the application will be able to simulate the wind, adjusting the motor speed.

Ideal for relaxing after a hard day. And if you've never heard of a stereoscopic 3D-sound, you'll be amazed.

Windy

Another application Franz Brukhoffa. Thunderspace different from that used for meditation and relaxation of the so-called white noise, combined with the sound of wind. There is a mini-designer: you can add a sound picture cries of birds, the sound of rain, rivers, and others. App is made very high quality and value for money. However, I sometimes felt uncomfortable. Maybe it's white noise or strong gusts of wind in your ears?

Naturespace

Another application that uses 3D-sound. Here it is possible to meet singing forest birds, night sounds, ocean surf. There is a built-in library of sounds. For example, the botanical collection, with which you can go in the most unexpected places, such as the Rocky Mountains in the Cordillera (Colorado) and listen to the recording, made at 7am. Or be in the middle of the marshes in the company of hundreds of species of birds. The application itself is free, there is a complete demo, but have to buy the sounds from the library. Price - 59 rubles.

The following three applications use a different operating principle. There is no longer for 3D-sound, the emphasis is on the mix of music and sounds of nature.

Relax Melodies

In this application, in addition to conventional sound using isochronous frequency. What is it, the application can not be explained. Apparently, users have to buy into the "scientific approach". The principle of the application is based on the mix of sounds. Take a melody, sound, and collect the ideal composition for relaxation. You can also create mixes white noise and nature sounds. Or sit in a Paris cafe, listening to the noise of the street.

Isochronous sounds of words can not describe. Whether gurgling transformer, or a broken lawnmower. The authors of the application claim that isochronous sounds promote relaxation, concentration, deep meditation. As well as helping to hang from the army at the regular listening. :)

Wo. Audio

Wo. Audio - a library of sounds. There is even the sound of turning pages of a book, flying in the cabin, the fans run wavering in the wind bells and so on. The principle of the application - select a sound, such as "Ride on a train", put the timer (from 10 minutes to infinity) and leave... In addition the sounds of nature and man-made sounds, there is a melody piano, violin, guitar and other instruments, as well as ready-made compositions of nature sounds and music. It has applications minus - when trying to buy a sound throws you to the pages of the Chinese language. Understand that you offer to buy, it is impossible.

Sleep Sounds HQ

Qualitatively made application. There is a free version with a minimal set of sounds. In the paid version over 600 mixes songs, wildlife sounds. For example, "Crickets in South Africa", "Evening in the Australian desert," "frog in the creek in France," and so on.

Without a doubt, both classes for relaxation applications are eligible. My choice - a "living» 3D-sound type Thunderspace applications

P.S. By the way, if someone wants to make a living record of the nature of 3D-sound, I recommend to visit the site Gordon Hemptona.