Proteus Mind Machine By Mindplace Review For 2024

What Is The Proteus Mind Machine?

This is the first of three Mind Machines developed and produced by MindPlace. It uses light and sound via the supplied headphones and glasses, and in conjunction with the user friendly controls on the main unit, to stimulate or sedate your brain’s responses, which help to achieve various states associated with everything from deep relaxation to extreme alertness.

How Does The Proteus Mind Machine Work?

This is an entrainment machine, designed to guide the users brain, to help achieve mental states through a method called FFR (Frequency Follows Response).  As you get familiar with the sessions (which you have 50 to choose from) your brain will become more in sync with the light and sound frequencies, which will then guide you toward your chosen state. The effect of this varies, depending on the individual and how much time you spend developing your ability to become entrained, as with any skill, you will get better with practice.

That said, each of the sessions are very well described to give you an understanding of when and where you can use each session to optimise your experience. MindPlace also has an excellent forum which I would recommend to have all your technical and obscure queries answered.

Proteus Mind Machine By MindPlace

Why Would You Buy A Proteus Mind Machine?

The Proteus is the earliest of the 3 mind machines produced by MindPlace but I wouldn’t write this device off quickly; it has a robust design and 50 inbuilt sessions, which are in par with the later models.  For most, this is a perfect entry level machine.  It is relatively less expensive than other models but for functionality, it does pretty much all you may hope for. 

MindPlace offer the benefit of supplying you with an editor programme (for Windows Os only) which can allow you to design your own tailored sessions, if you feel the need.  My own personal opinion is to keep with the sessions provided, until you are comfortable with the settings and how to use them to your advantage, it is unlikely you will need to experiment.

For those who are interested; the range you can alter the pulse rate is between 0.20 to 51.1 Hz, with 0.01 Hz resolution and the audio pitch (40.0 to 999.9 Hz with 0.1 Hz resolution) and brightness (0 to 255) which will give the adventurous amongst you, the freedom to explore your responses to a variation of frequency settings.

Thoughtstream Bio Feedback

Another additional plus is that the Proteus is the only mind machine in the range that is compatible to use with the ThoughtStream USB Personal Biofeedback  (also from MindPlace).  You will have the ability to use this to understand how your body responds and you can monitor the changes.  When both units are used together, the colour experience will change in response to how relaxed or stimulated you become.  This make the process of any form of brain entrainment more dynamic, as you have an indicator of how your body is responding. 

The Proteus uses coloured LEDs (4 red and 4 green) to produce what MindPlace claims is a  perceived light show of up to 4096 colours, this is up for debate, as your mind will respond to generate the other colour variations.  That said: you will not be disappointed in the way it works. 

Each session is crafted to guide your mind to various states of awareness and with regular use, your mind will learn to respond and follow the frequencies (entrainment) in each session, allowing you to discover, and learn more about how you process and respond in different mind states. 

This is particularly useful in guiding you to…

  • Become More Relaxed
  • Reduce Anxiety
  • Explore Your Creativity
  • Improve Your Focus
  • Deepen Your Meditation
  • Improve Your Alertness

What Do You Get With Your New Proteus Mind Machine

  • Proteus Compact Control Console

    Proteus Mind Machine By MindPlace

  • Ruby/Emerald GanzFrame Light Glasses with Micro LEDs
  • Stereo Headphones
  • Stereo Audio Cable
  • USB Adapter Cable
  • Printed User Manual
  • Convenient Carry Case
  • Free Downloadable Software Editor

 

Should I Buy A Proteus Mind Machine?

If you are looking for a non-complicated mind machine, which has all the sessions you need as a beginner to aid, and to understand, how to relax and attune yourself with a multitude of brain frequencies, then this is the model for you.  With 50 sessions as standard for a reasonable cost, it’s a great “all in one” starter model Please visit MindPlace for up-to-date pricing of the Proteus

Important Information About Buying A New Proteus Mind machine

From mid 2019 MindPlace will no longer produce the Proteus and ThoughtStream, and will be releasing newer models to replace and update the mind machine and bio feedback devices. 

Where Else Can I Get My Hands On A Proteus?

Although I would recommend directly through my links to MindPlace, there are other places where you can find them, which are listed below:

Word Of Caution

While for most there is no real risk, it is advisable to make sure you heed all the manufacturers warnings; i.e.,  if you’ve got any neurological disorder (epilepsy) or any other condition, in which any rapid fluctuations in light can trigger or aggravate a reaction, PLEASE AVOID THIS MACHINE OR ANY OTHER AVS DEVICE.  If you are unsure, you should always ask your health care professional for advice.

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