Try these starter mixes

We’re finding that a lot of people are skipping the Auto Mode questions and jumping right into looking for mixes. To make this easier, I selected some mixes to help newbies get the feel for BSR.

You’ll notice that all of these are mixed heavy on the ambient. I did this because many new listeners play the rhythms too loud and some get over-stimulated. So, start with these and adjust the mix (and overall volume) to taste.

You may also want to read my new article on setting optimal volume levels here: BSR and Volume

Following is a list of starter mixes. You can find them in the Community Mixes listed by name. You can narrow the search by sorting by category.

Category: Brain Boost

Name: Big Brain Boost Mix

Description: Very stimulating multiple instrument mix.

I grabbed this one from Beth:

Category: Brain Boost

Name: Engage Your Brain

Description: Big sound, deep ambient. A fun brain boost mix that is both playful and thoughtful.

Category: Calm

Name: Basic Starter Calm

Description: This is a good place to start calming. The ambient is mixed heavy. Adjust it to taste.

Category: Calm

Name: Calm for Anxiety

Description: This one is great for reducing anxiety. Just be sure to keep the volume low.

Category: Energy

Name: Metal grunge

Description: Nice energy mix. Multiple percussion.

Category: Energy

Name: Revitalizing Single Drum

Description: Single Gonga drum with an ambient heavy mix. A good basic energy mix.

Category: Focus

Name: Basic Focus

Description: A great starter focusing track. Remember to keep the volume low.

Category: Focus

Name: Super Focus

Description: Very fast single drum with a harmonically complex ambient. Be very careful with the volume.

Category: Meditation

Name: Haunting Dholak Meditation

Description: Excellent deep meditation track. Keep the volume low.

Category: Meditation

Name: Cool Journey Mix

Description: Tar and Gamelon with a nice groove. Can be enjoyed at a higher volume.

Category: Sleep

Name: My Favorite Sleep Track

Description: This one puts me to sleep without fail. The ambient is hypnotic enough to push the rhythms into the background.

Category: Sleep

Name: Nice Nap Mix

Description: I find this mellow track exceptional at helping me take a short nap. Keep the volume low.

  Category: Uplift

Name: Basic Uplift Mix

Description: Medium tempo, multiple drum track with a heavy ambient mix.

Category: Uplift

Name: Hypnotically Uplifting

Description: Let this one grow on you. It’s hypnotically calming and uplifting at the same time. Use any volume you like.