1. Start with the left and right frequency pair
A binaural beat is created from two nearby tones rather than from a low-frequency tone played directly. If the left ear receives 196 Hz and the right ear receives 204 Hz, the carrier is centered around 200 Hz and the difference is 8 Hz.
In Sineward, you normally work with the carrier and beat values instead of calculating each ear manually. The composer displays the resulting left and right frequencies so you can see exactly what the stereo signal contains.
2. Turn the fixed beat into a schedule
Choose a session duration, move the playhead, and add points to the Beat curve. A flat line creates a steady difference; multiple points create an evolving path. Smooth transitions make gradual changes, while linear transitions move at a constant rate between points.
Carrier automation can add subtler tonal motion. Large carrier changes are clearly audible, so preview them at a comfortable level and make sure the pitch movement supports rather than distracts from the session.
Keep the first draft simple
Two or three meaningful changes are easier to evaluate than a crowded curve.
Use the playhead
Select any moment to hear and edit the values that apply there.
Save an editable copy
A Sineward project preserves the layers and automation so the schedule can be refined later.
3. Add a supporting soundscape
Pure sine tones can feel exposed. A quiet noise layer or field recording can soften the presentation without changing the underlying beat. Sineward includes generated white, pink, brown, and ocean-shaped noise along with attributed forest, stream, and fireplace recordings.
Treat each supporting sound like a track in an audio editor. Set its level, place it in the stereo field, and automate the curve only when the movement serves a clear purpose. Leave enough headroom that the combined mix remains comfortable.
4. Preview, check, and export
Listen through stereo headphones from the beginning, through every transition, and at the end. Check that no layer enters too abruptly and that the master level stays conservative. Short test exports are useful before rendering a long session.
Export an MP3 for personal offline listening, and save the editable project separately. Uploaded audio remains in the browser that created the project and is not embedded in the project file, so retain the original source files as well.
Common creation mistakes
Most problems come from complexity, excessive level, or misunderstanding the difference between the carrier and beat.
Changing too much at once
Build the binaural schedule first, then introduce texture and additional voices.
Listening too loudly
Sine tones can become tiring. Begin low and prioritize comfort over intensity.
Using speakers for a binaural mix
Speakers blend the channels in the room. Use headphones when checking the actual binaural effect.
Making health promises
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