About Michael
Michael fell down a rabbit hole studying frequencies and out-of-body experiences. Brainwave bands, binaural beats and Solfeggio tones all pulled him in. He wanted to understand them and to test them on himself.
To test them properly, he needed to know exactly what he was hearing and be able to change it. So he built a tool to dial the carrier and the beat by ear, layer sound underneath, and shape a whole session. That tool became Liminal. The full story is on the about page.
His experience with the instrument
He uses Liminal most nights. For sleep it is a Delta session with rain underneath, set to fade out on its own. At his desk he runs a Beta session to stay locked in. On curious nights he goes back to a slow Theta session, headphones on and lights off.
How he writes the guides
Each guide separates what research supports from what is only claimed. Where the evidence is mixed, the guide says so plainly. Liminal is for relaxation, and no guide presents a frequency as a medical treatment.
Guides by Michael
- Best Binaural Beats for Sleep
A wind-down session built around Delta and Theta frequencies, why the soundscape layer matters as much as the tone, and a simple structure you can repeat every night.
- How to Use Binaural Beats for Focus
A practical walkthrough for using binaural beats to get into, and stay in, a focused work state, including which frequencies to pick, how long to run a session, and how to set it up correctly.
- Alpha, Beta, Theta, Delta: A Guide to Brainwave Frequencies
Every binaural beat or isochronic tone preset is named after a brainwave band. Here's what those names actually mean, the states they're linked to, and how to pick the right one.
- Isochronic Tones vs Binaural Beats: Which Is More Effective?
Both are used for brainwave entrainment, but they work in completely different ways, and that difference decides which one is right for your setup.
- Solfeggio Frequencies Explained: Does 528 Hz Really Heal?
The Solfeggio scale gets attached to some big claims. Here's where the numbers actually come from, what each one is said to represent, and how to think about using them.
- 432 Hz vs 440 Hz: Which Tuning Is Better?
The 432 Hz debate gets loud fast. Here's where 440 Hz actually came from, what the 432 Hz claims say, what the evidence supports, and whether it's worth retuning your listening.
Contact
Corrections, questions and study suggestions are welcome at michael@theliminal.app.
