WHAT IS BINAURAL AUDIO

Immerse yourself in binaural audio by putting on your headphones and enjoying this brief demonstration.

Binaural audio is a method of recording and reproducing sound that creates a 3D stereo sound sensation for the listener. This technique mimics the way our ears naturally hear the world around us, providing a sense of spatial awareness that standard audio cannot achieve.

HOW IT WORKS

NOT BINAURAL BEATS

Worth noting is that binaural audio is distinctly different from binaural beats. Binaural audio is an audio format (like mp3, WAV, AIFF), while binaural beats refers to a specific application of binaural audio that involves playing slightly different frequencies in each ear. The brain interprets these differences as a third, fluctuating frequency, known as the binaural beat. This effect can influence brainwave activity and is often used for purposes like relaxation, focus, meditation, and sleep.

Binaural beats has a psychoacoustic audio effect theorized to be able to entrain different states of electrical activity in the brainwave cycle, which in turn might entrain different states of awareness.

Both binaural audio and binaural beats offer unique and valuable experiences. As a meditation and deep listening practice binaural audio has the power to immerse you in a realistic soundscape.

BINAURAL AUDIO IN SOUND MEDITATION

The Overtone app was crafted to enhance the sound meditation experience, aiming to replicate the sensation of being physically present in the room while honoring the spatial and dimensional qualities of sound.

Utilizing a mannequin head outfitted with two microphones located in its ears, the recording captures sound by considering head-masking and ear spacing, which allows for sound localization in a three-dimensional environment. When you listen to the playback through headphones, it feels as though you are seated in the room with us, with the singing bowl gracefully moving around your head.

Thanks to binaural audio, professional sound meditation is now accessible from anywhere.

ARE YOU READY FOR A SOUND JOURNEY IN BINAURAL AUDIO?

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OVERTONE CONTEXT

INTRO TO OVERTONE

August 13, 2026

Sound meditation is a useful and supportive tool for self-discovery. Overtone's sound meditations in spatial audio create an optimal setting for deep meditation, relaxation, or for an extended transformational journey.

HOW TO USE OFFLINE

February 12, 2025

Overtone is designed for offline use , ensuring that you can fully immerse yourself in your meditation or journey without the risk of interruptions, such as an unexpected phone call. Imagine the sudden shock of being pulled out of a deep state of relaxation just because your phone rang. Additionally, having the ability to access your favorite sessions in locations like an airplane high above the clouds or in the serene solitude of the woods is invaluable. This offline capability allows you to create a truly personal and uninterrupted experience, no matter where you are, enhancing the overall depth and quality of your practice.

WHAT IS SOUND MEDITATION

July 28, 2024

Often referred to as sound bath, sound healing, or sound therapy, sound meditation involves focusing on sounds to anchor the mind and reduce distractions. These sounds can range from natural ones, like ocean waves or rain, to specific meditation sounds created with instruments such as singing bowls, chimes, gongs and m

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HOW TO APPROACH THE OVERTONE APP

July 25, 2024

Engage with Overtone through a spirit of exploration and curiosity; delve into various instruments and pay attention to the sensations and emotions that arise. Focus solely on the sound. The harmonic overtones will lead the way.

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STARTING A MEDITATION PRACTICE WITH OVERTONE

July 11, 2024

Meditation serves as a personal sanctuary for your mind, effortlessly dissolving stress, enhancing your focus, and elevating your overall sense of joy. However, embarking on this journey can be challenging. That’s where Overtone comes in, transforming meditation into an enriching experience. Our binaural sound meditati

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ENTRAINMENT

July 4, 2024

Entrainment is the process through which two rhythmic systems become synchronized. Within sound meditation, this phenomenon manifests as the brain’s inherent rhythms (brainwaves) harmonize with the external rhythms generated by various instruments.

HOW TO USE OVERTONE

February 12, 2024

Overtone is designed to be explored. We invite you to navigate the library and explore different sessions, observe how the different instruments make you feel. Headphones are highly recommended, as Overtone's sound meditations are recorded in binaural audio , allowing you to have an experience that feels as if you where in the room with the instruments.

WHAT ARE THE HARMONIC OVERTONES (and how to use them)

December 14, 2023

Harmonic overtones, also known as partials or harmonics, are additional frequencies that resonate above the fundamental frequency of a musical note. When a musical instrument produces a sound, it is not a singular, pure tone but a complex combination of multiple frequencies. These overtones create a unique sonic finger

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