Delta
Often associated with deep sleep and very slow brain activity. Try these low beat differences for quiet rest or winding down; they are not a sleep treatment.
2 HzDeep rest
3 HzSlow settling
The Borrow My Voice listening experience
A little more room for your voice to land.
Explore soundscapes, binaural beat differences, and carrier tones that you can layer beneath Borrow My Voice recordings. Choose what feels supportive, adjust each layer, and make the listening experience your own.
All sound options on this page are available to free Members and Premium subscribers. Premium also includes the Full Listening Studio and longer voice recordings as released.
Understand the layers
What does Hertz mean?
Hertz (Hz) is a measure of frequency: how many cycles happen in one second. In the studio, the carrier tone is an audible pitch. A binaural beat difference is the small difference between two tones played separately to the left and right ears. For example, 430 Hz in one ear and 440 Hz in the other creates a perceived 10 Hz beat difference. That does not mean you hear a 10 Hz sound directly.
Headphones with separate left and right channels are needed for binaural listening. Soundscapes can be heard through headphones or speakers. The labels below describe common associations and listening intentions, not guaranteed changes in mood, sleep, or brain waves.
Nine choices
Binaural beat differences
Explore the difference frequencies currently available in both BMV studios.
Theta
Often discussed in relation to drowsiness, imagination and meditation. A gentle option for reflective listening.
6 HzMeditative imagery
7 HzReflective creativity
Alpha
Commonly associated with relaxed wakefulness. Consider these options when you want a calm, attentive listening session.
10 HzCalm focus
12 HzRelaxed alertness
Beta
Commonly associated with alert, engaged thinking. Try these during focused activities if they feel comfortable.
14 HzAlert attention
20 HzActive concentration
Gamma
Associated with some forms of higher-frequency neural activity. Evidence that audio at this beat difference improves cognition is not established.
40 HzHigh-frequency attention
Eleven pitches
Carrier tones & tuning traditions
Carrier tones set the audible pitch used for the stereo beat difference. Many have associations with tuning systems, sound baths, or meditation practices. In BMV, they are choices for sound and personal preference—not medical prescriptions. Frequencies such as 396 and 528 Hz are often called “Solfeggio” tones, but specific healing claims are not supported by strong clinical evidence.
128 Hz
Grounding meditation tone
136.1 Hz
Meditative drone practice
174 Hz
Low-tone relaxation
256 Hz
Scientific pitch C
285 Hz
Sound-bath meditation
396 Hz
Solfeggio meditation tone
417 Hz
Solfeggio meditation tone
432 Hz
Alternative tuning meditation
440 Hz
Standard tuning reference
512 Hz
Scientific pitch C
528 Hz
Solfeggio meditation tone
Four ambient textures
Soundscapes available in your studio
Soft Rain
A gentle, rain-like texture that can soften the feeling of a quiet room and give spoken words an atmospheric backdrop.
Ocean Wash
A rolling surf-inspired sound for spacious, unhurried listening, reflection or settling into a routine.
Brown Noise
A deeper, low-frequency-weighted noise texture. Some listeners prefer its fuller, softer rumble for masking distracting sounds.
Pink Noise
A balanced noise texture with more low-frequency energy than white noise. Some people enjoy it as a steady listening background.
Make it your own
A simple way to begin
- 01 Choose a Borrow My Voice recording that speaks to the moment.
- 02 Add one gentle soundscape, or leave the background quiet.
- 03 If you like, select a binaural beat difference and carrier tone; use stereo headphones for the binaural effect.
- 04 Keep the volume comfortable, balance the layers, and loop your voice recording if you wish.
What the science says—and what it doesn't
Studies of binaural beats have explored relaxation, anxiety, attention, and sleep, but the findings are mixed and research quality varies. Listening to a beat difference in a named brain-wave band does not establish that your brain will enter that state. Soundscapes and noise textures are matters of listener preference; experiences differ from person to person.
These sounds are provided for personal listening, reflection, and enjoyment—not to diagnose, treat, or cure a medical condition. Keep volumes low to moderate. Do not use sleep-oriented or deeply relaxing mixes while driving or operating machinery. Stop listening if you experience discomfort. If you have a seizure disorder, tinnitus, sound sensitivity, or another condition affected by audio stimulation, seek individualized medical guidance before using binaural beats.