I have mentioned these devices many times, but they really deserve a thread of their own.
For those unfamiliar, these are Brainwave Entrainement devices that use special frequencies to induce altered states of consciousness. They are similar to the popular "Binaural Beats" and Hemi-Sync techniques, except they also utilize flashing lights to increase and enhance the effect.
There area a wide variety of these things, and they have been around a long while. I got my first one in the 80's and it has been a core part of my magic kit ever since. My first rig was a SuperMind that had just red LEDs in the glasses, and while I kept that thing going for ages, I tended to grab any new models as they came out and currently rock the MindPlace Procyon AVS http://www.mindplace.com/Mindplace-Procyon-System-Meditation-Machine/dp/B000X2BSJM (note: I have no affiliation with the nice folks over there at MindPlace)
I am always surprised at how few people have checked these things out.
They are extremely badass bits of kit. They not only work really well (10x better than the audio alone style stuff for me), they are EXTREMELY psychedelic... even on their own. Naturally, they really shine if you use them in conjunction with some entheogens, but most people get very good CEV effects from them dead sober, and they can take a barely noticeable trip and turn it into a kaleidoscopic wonderland in no time flat.
As far as psychedelic visuals go, there is no better bang for your buck (considering that I used my monochrome setup for 20 years and how much my current RGB rig gets a lot of use). I gave my first Procyon to an ex-girlfriend and bought another one when they upgraded the plug on the lightframes (to a more solid and split-able headphone style jack). It has the usual presets which are more than anyone can ask for, but it also has a very technical and precise editor software for making tailor-made journeys that is mind boggling in its possibilities.
Of course, you can use these things in combination with other techniques and software. They will follow AudioStrobe signals off CD. You can play them with things like NeuroProgrammer and Mind Workstation Software... use your favorite Brainwaves and Binaural Beats etc. I tend to play music with some NP3 stuff, and put the ol' Mind Machine on top of that. The endless harmonics and frequency interactions are like a rollercoaster for the mind... but you can also do simple Ganzfeld stuff, explore the Solfeggio tones, Schumann Resonance, tune your chakras, do some brain brightening, go for deep sleep induction, trance, astral projection... the whole nine yards. Most of you here will be interested especially in the various Theta Waves I would think.
I find that:
1) This stuff makes meditation far less boring and gets you way deeper very quickly
2) You can stretch your medicine pouch out really far with this technology because it makes a little go a REALLY long way
3) Often what people are looking for with entheogens can be had without any substances whatsoever with a good AVS session
Next to Sensory Deprivation Flotation Tanks... this is the best psychedelic tool to come out of the "New Age" hands down. When I get enough coin together, I will combine the two into the (dare I say) ULTIMATE psychedelic technology by incorporating AVS into a Float Room. Ideally my float room will be big enough for 2 or more people to float and flash simultaneously.
Hehehehehe. Makes me giddy just thinking about it.
I have already tried a floatation room that had projection and could basically do what I want, so it is just a matter of time.
Anyway. I started this thread in hopes that some other psychonauts who love their AVS machines would chime in. Maybe we can even get around to sharing custom programs....
If this post inspires even one person to add this to their arsenal of entheogenic joy... I will feel my time here has been well spent. Every Felix The Cat definitely needs this in their bag of tricks IMHO.
Much Love
HF
For those unfamiliar, these are Brainwave Entrainement devices that use special frequencies to induce altered states of consciousness. They are similar to the popular "Binaural Beats" and Hemi-Sync techniques, except they also utilize flashing lights to increase and enhance the effect.
There area a wide variety of these things, and they have been around a long while. I got my first one in the 80's and it has been a core part of my magic kit ever since. My first rig was a SuperMind that had just red LEDs in the glasses, and while I kept that thing going for ages, I tended to grab any new models as they came out and currently rock the MindPlace Procyon AVS http://www.mindplace.com/Mindplace-Procyon-System-Meditation-Machine/dp/B000X2BSJM (note: I have no affiliation with the nice folks over there at MindPlace)
I am always surprised at how few people have checked these things out.
They are extremely badass bits of kit. They not only work really well (10x better than the audio alone style stuff for me), they are EXTREMELY psychedelic... even on their own. Naturally, they really shine if you use them in conjunction with some entheogens, but most people get very good CEV effects from them dead sober, and they can take a barely noticeable trip and turn it into a kaleidoscopic wonderland in no time flat.
As far as psychedelic visuals go, there is no better bang for your buck (considering that I used my monochrome setup for 20 years and how much my current RGB rig gets a lot of use). I gave my first Procyon to an ex-girlfriend and bought another one when they upgraded the plug on the lightframes (to a more solid and split-able headphone style jack). It has the usual presets which are more than anyone can ask for, but it also has a very technical and precise editor software for making tailor-made journeys that is mind boggling in its possibilities.
Of course, you can use these things in combination with other techniques and software. They will follow AudioStrobe signals off CD. You can play them with things like NeuroProgrammer and Mind Workstation Software... use your favorite Brainwaves and Binaural Beats etc. I tend to play music with some NP3 stuff, and put the ol' Mind Machine on top of that. The endless harmonics and frequency interactions are like a rollercoaster for the mind... but you can also do simple Ganzfeld stuff, explore the Solfeggio tones, Schumann Resonance, tune your chakras, do some brain brightening, go for deep sleep induction, trance, astral projection... the whole nine yards. Most of you here will be interested especially in the various Theta Waves I would think.
I find that:
1) This stuff makes meditation far less boring and gets you way deeper very quickly
2) You can stretch your medicine pouch out really far with this technology because it makes a little go a REALLY long way
3) Often what people are looking for with entheogens can be had without any substances whatsoever with a good AVS session
Next to Sensory Deprivation Flotation Tanks... this is the best psychedelic tool to come out of the "New Age" hands down. When I get enough coin together, I will combine the two into the (dare I say) ULTIMATE psychedelic technology by incorporating AVS into a Float Room. Ideally my float room will be big enough for 2 or more people to float and flash simultaneously.
Hehehehehe. Makes me giddy just thinking about it.
I have already tried a floatation room that had projection and could basically do what I want, so it is just a matter of time.
Anyway. I started this thread in hopes that some other psychonauts who love their AVS machines would chime in. Maybe we can even get around to sharing custom programs....
If this post inspires even one person to add this to their arsenal of entheogenic joy... I will feel my time here has been well spent. Every Felix The Cat definitely needs this in their bag of tricks IMHO.
Much Love
HF