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brewstermax
12-22-2008, 08:54 PM
Which one is the best one out there?

field5
12-22-2008, 08:57 PM
I think "RELAX (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=290188728&mt=8)" is AMAZING because not only does it have sounds but you have the great VIDEO! of the sounds for example, a waterfall or beach scene with the waves crashing etc...

brewstermax
12-22-2008, 09:01 PM
I need more like meditation. I already have Easy Relax, and thats not doing anything.

field5
12-22-2008, 09:03 PM
oh ok I see what you're saying...but by the way "easy relax" does not have video...."relax" does.

brewstermax
12-22-2008, 09:11 PM
oh ok I see what you're saying...but by the way "easy relax" does not have video...."relax" does.

I know. But still, if I'm trying to relax, I don't think that I'm going to be looking at a little screen. I'll be listening, with my eyes closed. I see your point, though. It is a better app because of the video, but wouldn't that be a bit useless?

field5
12-22-2008, 09:22 PM
I know. But still, if I'm trying to relax, I don't think that I'm going to be looking at a little screen. I'll be listening, with my eyes closed. I see your point, though. It is a better app because of the video, but wouldn't that be a bit useless?

well I for one never got into those sound machines and never enjoyes just sounds....but with this you can lay in bed or just be anywhere quiet (or with headphones) and it really relaxes you....you don't have to imagine anything because you're actually seeing AND hearing it...they just added two scenes,,,bahamas beach and thunderstorm for a total now of about 7 scenes...anyways, here's a video of it...which a low res youtube video doesn't do it justice...
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coconutbowling
12-22-2008, 09:26 PM
iClouds all the way

field5
12-22-2008, 09:32 PM
iclouds IS pretty cool (i onyl have the lite version) but I don't like that you have to go over it a bunch of times to make big clouds otherwise it's just white dots....additionally that crow bird sound annoys the hell out of me and they look like little bugs on the screen......so maybe if it was updated I'd love it.

CloneWars
12-22-2008, 10:02 PM
Mind Wave is worth taking a look at ;)

Rocketman919
12-22-2008, 10:03 PM
mind wave. Also relieves headaches!

tosui
12-22-2008, 10:07 PM
I found that Wings (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=294081600&mt=8) is very calming (more the first version than the current one, but you can choose not to view the instruments).

But my personal favourite is Spawn Illuminati (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=296036692&mt=8). There's something about it that just relaxes me while putting a big smile on my face.

Armbruster
12-22-2008, 10:20 PM
I was working on a post for my (retired) blog on the best relax application, and I've came to the verdict:

Ambiance (http://www.linktoapp.com/ambiance) and mind Wave (http://www.linktoapp.com/mind+wave) are the best apps for relaxing. I've tried every one and none of them match up to this quality.

rootbeersoup
12-22-2008, 11:13 PM
But my personal favourite is Spawn Illuminati (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=296036692&mt=8). There's something about it that just relaxes me while putting a big smile on my face.

Yeah I love that app

Trippin' (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=297287188&mt=8) is another pretty cool one, although I find it overly pixelated, the color transitions are way cool

gospel9
12-23-2008, 12:02 AM
Having tried out AmbiScience yesterday, I really liked it.
I have aSleep, Ambiance and Mind Wave (typical?).

AmbiScience comes with very high quality, perfectly looped ambient audio tracks and a set of isochronic tone effects. The two really complements well together. Of course, it comes with a timer too.


For something totally different, Aqua Forest works if you have the time for it.

wisegrape
12-23-2008, 10:50 PM
I really like Custom Sounds of Nature the best. I have Realx but I find I like the sounds in Custom Sounds of Nature better. I really like the wind chimes in Custom Sounds of Nature. You can also create your own custom bookmarks.

CloneWars
12-23-2008, 10:55 PM
mind wave. Also relieves headaches!

Kiss hangovers good-bye! ;)