The Proteus Light and Sound Mind Machine The Proteus will give you an awe-inspiring experience. To begin, simply select one of the pre-programmed sessions, put on the headphones and lightframes, and press the start button. The session will gently guide you into other mental states by stimulating your senses with special patterns of sound and synchronized colored lights. Extraordinary kaleidoscopic patterns of color are seen behind your closed eyelids that dance with thick washes and pulses of sound. These special combinations of flickering color and sound pulses also have an effect on your brainwaves. Geometric patterns shape-shift and color cycle while guiding you through the session toward the mind state you desire. The PROTEUS Mind Machine is a revolutionary new light and sound device developed with the serious experimenter in mind which includes a host of features: Realtime BiColor Output   Proteus includes two independent color channels, each of which has its own brightness and pulse rate. This means that Proteus sessions can shift smoothly between up to 4,096 colors in real time, creating extraordinary visuals and mapping colors more precisely to states of consciousness. For example, lower frequencies can be set to soothing green, while higher, energizing frequencies are the appropriate red; the “peak performance” color amber lies in between.   Totally Programmable   Single or dual binaural beats Create and download your own audio wavetables Synchronize the two color channels or run them at completely different frequencies Control the lights and sound in real time using our ThoughtStream biofeedback system Create “random” programs within constraints you choose (for example, frequencies constrained to 9-12 hz and segment lengths of 1 to 3 seconds). Frequencies range from 0.2 to 50.0 hz—best in the industry Plus much more.   Totally Upgradeable   Proteus uses advanced Flash memory for both session and operating system data. This means that you can not only download new session groups into the system, but also that the entire operating system can be upgraded. Recent upgrades have added include such advanced features as wavetable crossfading; dual binaural beats; BioConnect real-time biofeedback control, and more.   Enhanced AudioStrobe   We’ve fine-tuned our AudioStrobe decoder circuitry, providing a much crisper, more intense experience.     What is AudioStrobe?    AudioStrobe technology allows you to use specially encoded music CDs with the Proteus. AudioStrobe music CDs are capable of controlling the lights when played through The Proteus using the included patch cable. The AudioStrobe technique uses a control signal embedded into the music on the CD. These control signals control different aspects of the Proteus while the music is playing. The artists attempt to create a visual representation of their music so that you can see what the music sounds like while it is playing. An AudioStrobe CD is included with all Proteus orders so that you can experience this technology. There are a variety of AudioStrobe CDs available for purchase from our site. Because the signals are mastered at the same time that the CD is, A very precise synchronization of the audio and visual stimulation can be achieved since the signals are mastered together with the CD. AudioStrobe was developed by Mr. Andrzej Slawinski of AudioStrobe GMBH, Germany.   The Proteus BioPort Every aspect of the Proteus can be controlled with our ThoughtStream device (sold seperately). The light frequency, brightness, color, etc. may be used to provide you with direct feedback regarding changes in your physiology associated with the use of light/sound stimulation--whether it be increased or decreased arousal, etc. Sessions may be created which alternate between light/sound stimulation and biofeedback; this was the approach taken with a popular study which led to significant improvement in college grade point average in those who used this system. The light/sound parameters may be "tuned" in real time to craft highly specific states of consciousness.   The Proteus Session Editor  Free Proteus Editor Software   Unlike other manufacturers, we don’t charge for our software—you can just download the latest version of Proteus Editor from the Proteus support site. Nearly every aspect of the light/sound experience may be changed on a per-segment basis: pulse rates (0-50 hz), the two color channels, which of four audio wave tables, whether the sound is modulated or binaural, etc. You can: import, edit and save your own versions of the 50 programs delivered with Proteus; select, cut and paste groups of them to build large sessions quickly; organize and download them via the Session Manager; turn the LiteFrames and audio on and off, etc. And you have memory for more than 2,000 segments! Wavetable Audio   PROTEUS includes stereo audio digital to analog converters, enabling production of binaural beats and other waveforms. You can store up to four different waveforms in Proteus, and we include an audio waveform creation tool with the bundled software. The Waveform Editor offers unprecedented flexibility in sound creation. Proteus is the only light/sound system on the market today to offer such power. Each of the four waveforms stored in Proteus consists of up to four harmonics, and each harmonic can be its own waveform. Mix sine, square, sawtooth and triangle waveforms, and our unique waveform crossfading technology generates smooth, analog synth-like "sweeps" between waveforms at segment boundaries. No more "beep and bleep" audio experiences!     A 'Menu' of Proteus Sessions 199 Program Capacity   Proteus ships with expanded versions of the best programs taken from our earlier products (especially Orion and MindLab). A total of fifty programs are preloaded into Proteus when you receive it. Plus, there is plenty of space remaining for you download your own creations—about 2,000 segments altogether in two separate banks.   Random Learning Set Visualization Set 0 Rand 'PullOutTheStops' 17 10 Mins Quick Alertness 33 15 Mins MindLab Visualize PEAK PERF. Set 18 35 Mins Learning With Tapes 34 25 Mins MindLab Visualize 1 20 Mins Power Regenerator 19 15 Mins Relax Before Exams 35 35 Mins MindLab Visualize 2 18 Mins Perf. Intensive 20 15 Mins Concentration 36 45 Mins MindLab Visualize 3 15 Mins Quick Break 21 20 Mins Creativity 37 60 Mins MindLab Visualize 4 15 Mins Power Pause 22 20 Mins Visualization 38 15 Mins MindLab Energize 5 17 Mins Athletic Warm Up 23 15 Mins MindLab Learn 39 25 Mins MindLab Energize 6 30 Mins Peak Composure 24 25 Mins MindLab Learn 40 35 Mins MindLab Energize RELAXATION Set 25 35 Mins MindLab Learn 41 45 Mins MindLab Energize 7 15 Mins Quick Work Break 26 45 Mins MindLab Learn 42 60 Mins MindLab Energize 8 25 Mins Mind Sauna 27 60 Mins MindLab Learn Sleep Set 9 16 Mins Quick Refresher Well-Being Set 43 15 Mins MindLab Sleep 10 35 Mins Regeneration 28 25 Mins Mind/Body Awareness 44 25 Mins MindLab Sleep 11 60 Mins Deep Meditation 29 22 Mins Afternoon Break 45 35 Mins MindLab Sleep 12 15 Mins MindLab Relax 30 25 Mins Deep Relaxation 46 45 Mins MindLab Sleep 13 25 Mins MindLab Relax 31 18 Mins Goodnight 47 60 Mins MindLab Sleep 14 35 Mins MindLab Relax 32 25 Mins Release the Day PyroTechnics Set 15 45 Mins MindLab Relax   48 Forever 1 16 60 Mins MindLab Relax       49 Forever 2 Proteus Mind Machine Package comes with:   Proteus Compact Control Console Ruby/Emerald GanzFrame Light Glasses with Micro LEDs Deluxe Stereo Headphones Stereo Audio Cable Printed User Manual Convenient Carry Case Power Adapter