MindPlace Kasina Light and Sound Mind Machine

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The mind machine that plays your music in color. The MindPlace Kasina is a portable light and sound machine built around audio-visual entrainment (AVE). Pulses of colored light through GanzFrames eyewear, synchronized with tones in your earbuds, invite your brainwaves to follow a chosen rhythm toward relaxation, focus, meditation, or sleep.

Choose from 70+ preloaded sessions on the included 16 GB microSD card, spanning meditation, focus, energy, night voyage, trance, and mind art. SpectraStrobe encoding gives each session independent left and right RGB control, the built-in AudioStrobe decoder plays a whole catalog of third-party recordings, and Color Organ mode turns any MP3 in your library into a synchronized light show. Rechargeable, pocket sized, no app and no subscription. Stocked and shipped from Texas by an authorized MindPlace dealer.

Audio-visual entrainment (AVE) uses precisely timed pulses of light and sound. Your brain's electrical rhythms tend to follow a steady external rhythm, so a session that pulses at 10 Hz encourages alpha activity associated with calm focus, while a slower session encourages the theta and delta rhythms associated with deep meditation and sleep. Put on the GanzFrames and earbuds, choose a session, close your eyes, and the Kasina does the rest.

Three ways to use it:

  • Preloaded sessions: 70+ SpectraStrobe and AudioStrobe sessions on the included 16 GB card, organized by goal
  • Your own audio: load MP3 or WAV files to the card, or play from a Mac or PC over USB, and Color Organ mode drives the lights in real time
  • Custom sessions: design your own with the free Kasina Session Editor, or download new SpectraStrobe releases from MindPlace

SpectraStrobe is MindPlace's encoding format. It controls the red, green, and blue LEDs on each side independently, so the light track is composed as carefully as the audio. The Kasina also decodes AudioStrobe recordings with 16 color-mapping presets.

What research supports: EEG studies of light and sound stimulation show the brain's rhythms tend to follow the pulse rate of the stimulus (the frequency-following response), and users most consistently report relaxation, easier meditation, and improved attention. Mind machines are wellness devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

MindPlace Kasina

The console with standard closed-eye GanzFrames, 70+ preloaded sessions, and everything needed to start. The right choice for most first-time users.

Kasina Deep Vision Bundle

Everything above plus the DeepVision Ganzfeld frames for eyes-open sessions and a fuller field of view. See the Deep Vision Bundle.

Limina

MindPlace's synthesized-session device with 100+ built-in sessions and a manual frequency mode, at a lower price. Runs on AA batteries and does not play your own music. See the Limina.

Kasina Console Only

For current Kasina owners who need a replacement or spare console with the USB-C port. Eyewear and earbuds not included. See the console.

  • Console: about 4.5 x 2.75 x 0.75 in, backlit color LCD display
  • Power: built-in rechargeable lithium battery, charges over USB
  • Storage: 16 GB microSD card included (with SD adapter); holds thousands of sessions
  • Sessions: 70+ preloaded, including 50+ factory sessions in Accelerate, Meditate, Mind Art, Night Voyage, Rejuvenate, and Trance, plus the bonus Sirius session collection
  • File formats: SpectraStrobe, AudioStrobe, KBS, MP3, WAV
  • Light: RGB LEDs with 255 shades per color; 16 AudioStrobe color-mapping presets; 6 Color Organ settings
  • GanzFrames eyewear: 6 LEDs per eye (3 blue, 2 green, 1 red), designed for closed-eye use
  • Audio: built-in player, USB audio device mode for Mac and PC, 3.5 mm aux input for an external player
  • Software: Kasina Session Editor for Mac and Windows (free download)
  • Manufacturer: MindPlace, Washington, USA
  • Kasina console
  • Kasina GanzFrames multi-color eyewear
  • Earbud-style headphones
  • USB charging cable
  • Stereo patch cable (3.5 mm)
  • 16 GB microSD card with SD adapter, preloaded with sessions
  • Soft carry case
  • Quickstart guide
  • Designed to support meditation and deep relaxation through guided light and sound
  • Night Voyage sessions for winding down before sleep; Accelerate sessions for a morning lift
  • Focus sessions for work or study; Rejuvenate sessions for a midday reset
  • Mind Art and Trance sessions for visualization and creative exploration
  • Color Organ mode turns your own music into a light show in six response styles
  • Free Kasina Session Editor (Mac and Windows) for building custom sessions
  • Rechargeable and portable: use it anywhere you can sit or lie down
  • No app, no subscription, no phone required

MindPlace guarantees the console against manufacturing defects for two years and accessories (GanzFrames, earbuds, cables) for one year. If anything goes wrong, contact us first. We are an authorized MindPlace dealer and will guide you through the process.

  • Do not use if you have epilepsy, a history of seizures, or photosensitivity. Pulsed light can trigger seizures in susceptible people.
  • Do not use while driving, operating machinery, or in any situation that requires full alertness.
  • Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, take psychoactive medication, or have a neurological condition.
  • Start with shorter sessions at a comfortable brightness and volume, and stop if you feel discomfort.
  • For relaxation and wellness use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Full product details

The MindPlace Kasina Light & Sound Machine (Kasina - Pali word which refers to an ancient system of meditation that uses visualization of colored objects to focus the mind and produce higher states of consciousness) features a built in MP3 player, color LCD display, rechargeable lithium battery, a micro SD card slot and an 8 GB memory card.

The GanzFrames are a new design, featuring three blue, two green and one red LED per eye, for a richer, more intense visual experience. In Essentially, Kasina is more of a Mind Media Player - a whole new way of looking at light and sound machines.

Mind Expansion made easy

The sessions included with the MindPlace Kasina Light & Sound Machine are intended to gently (and sometimes intensely) alter your mental state and mood in a wide variety of interesting and beneficial ways.

The seamlessly integrated light and sound stimulation sessions include a broad range of sonic sources, ranging from the soothing sounds of nature to flowing ambient electronic tapestries. The included visual stimulation GanzFrames™ are extremely bright, with six micro-LEDs per eye, twice as many as other models.


Name your destination

The audio files are encoded with a proprietary new technology called SpectraStrobe™, which enables independent left and right RGB control. Stylistically, the included 47 SpectraStrobe and 6 AudioStrobe sessions range from the soothing sounds of nature to various forms of embedded modulations to evolving ambient electronic tapestries, and are grouped into similar categories of use as in the Proteus and Procyon, plus an expanded set of 'mind art' sessions crafted to take you on magical and sometimes mysterious journeys.

The many sessions included in the Kasina are intended for the induction of a broad range of positive experiences: as an aid for meditation and simple relaxation, use before sleep, peak mental performance, rejuvenation, trance induction and visualization/mind art, plus some leading-edge experimental sessions. It is our goal to take you wherever you want to go, all from the comfort of your favorite relaxation space. Kasina also includes a best-in-class AudioStrobe decoder, with 16 different color mappings to RGB, including a variety of evolving color maps.

You can transform any of your music with a beat into a colorful experience via the included Color Organ feature... and you have six different settings to choose from, matching the Color Organ's response to the style of music you've selected.

The Kasina can act as a USB audio device, so you can play any audio straight from your Mac or PC if you choose to. The external audio input allows you to connect your favorite player, smart phone etc. using the included audio patch cable. The Settings menu allows you to adjust all aspects of your experience to suit your tastes, from the external/internal audio balance to the brightness of individual colors to how long it takes when not in use for the Kasina to shut down.


The SpectraStrobe™ Difference

Kasina audio sessions are encoded with a new technology called SpectraStrobe™ which directly controls the lights, providing tight synchronization between the flickering red, green and blue LEDs and the audio. You can use the Kasina as a USB audio device and play files directly from your laptop.

Also included on the 8 GB memory card is the Kasina Session Editor, for both Mac and Windows which includes a wizard that allows you to quickly create a variety of sessions and a bonus collection: all of the sessions found in our vintage Sirius light and sound system. Another bonus are the three SpectraStrobe creation plugins for the multi-track audio MuLab software. We've translated the QuickStart guide into 11 languages, and included them as well.

Product Features

  • Kasina console (size: 4.5" x 2.75" x 0.75")
  • 8 GB microSD card with
  • 47 SpectraStrobe and 6 AudioStrobe sessions plus PDF's of the Quickstart manual in 11 languages.
  • Bonus content: complete Sirius sessions in KBS format (KBS=Kasina Basic Session, which include bin-aural beats or pulsed sound with two light control channels. Color is controlled by ColorSets.
  • Included:
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Kasina Console
  • Kasina Ganzframes Multi-Color eyewear
  • Ear-bud Style Headphones
  • USB Cable Power Supply
  • Stereo Patch Cable
  • MicroSD card with SD Adapter
  • Soft Carry Case

Alzheimer's and Light/Sound/Frequency Benefit

Recent Research Findings: According to Cell Magazine, recent research shows that innovative light and sound stimulation therapy can clear toxic plaque buildup in the brain and reduce some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and impaired cognitive functioning, along with several other benefits. VIEW REPORT

Questions

What is the difference between the Kasina and the Kasina Deep Vision Bundle?

Same console, same sessions. The Deep Vision Bundle adds a second pair of eyewear, the DeepVision Ganzfeld frames, which fill your whole field of view and can be used with eyes open or closed.

How does the Kasina compare to the Limina?

The Limina is MindPlace's synthesized-session device: 100+ built-in sessions, a manual frequency mode, and AA batteries. The Kasina is the media player: audio-driven sessions with richer soundscapes, a rechargeable battery, a color display, and the ability to play your own music. Both use the same GanzFrames and DeepVision eyewear.

Can I use my own music?

Yes. Copy MP3 or WAV files to the microSD card, or connect a Mac, PC, or phone. Color Organ mode analyzes the audio and drives the lights in real time.

Can I create my own sessions?

Yes. The free Kasina Session Editor for Mac and Windows includes a wizard for building sessions quickly. Many practitioners design sessions for their clients this way.

Which USB connector does the Kasina use?

Current production consoles ship with a USB-C port. Earlier consoles used mini-USB. Either way, the correct cable is in the box.

Do I need an app or a subscription?

No. Everything runs on the console itself. MindPlace also offers additional SpectraStrobe sessions as free and paid downloads.

Should my eyes be open or closed?

The standard GanzFrames are designed for closed-eye use; the light passes through your eyelids. For an open-eye option, choose the Deep Vision Bundle.

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Amazon reviewer
WOW for me

“The sounds and especially the light show dazzled.” (Amazon UAE)

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Soma Analytics reviewer
Top 5 Tested & Reviewed

“We found the Kasina to really help invoke a sense of relaxation quicker and more deeply.” (SOMA Analytics)

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Grand Habit reviewer
The Perfect Meditation Aid?

“Kasina can help you meditate deeply, manage stress, improve focus and concentration.” (Grand Habit)

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Judith Harland
The Kasina was recommended to me

“The Kasina has helped me focus and relax. I would strongly recommend it.” (Trustpilot)

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Trey Jones
Meditation Made EASY!!!

“It helps you get into a more relaxed state quicker.” (YouTube)

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Wisdom-of-Spirit reviewer
Kasina Review Summary

“I love the Kasina by MindPlace. It's intensely enjoyable and incredibly easy to use.” (MindPlace)

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Takes 'above & beyond' to new levels

“I can't recommend this company highly enough.” (Trustpilot)

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Mike Veny
Mindplace Kasina Review

“I have found it very useful for helping my depression, anxiety, and insomnia reasonably quickly.” (Mike Veny)

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Mike Veny
Mindplace Kasina Review

“I have found it very useful for helping my depression, anxiety, and insomnia reasonably quickly.” (Mike Veny)

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Soma Analytics Reviewer
Top 5 Tested & Reviewed

“We found the Kasina to really help invoke a sense of relaxation quicker and more deeply.” (SOMA Analytics)

T
Trey Jones
Meditation Made EASY!!!

“It helps you get into a more relaxed state quicker.” (YouTube)

S
S E
Takes 'Above & Beyond' to New Levels

“I can't recommend this company highly enough.” (Trustpilot)

G
Grand Habit Reviewer
The Perfect Meditation Aid?

“Kasina can help you meditate deeply, manage stress, improve focus and concentration.” (Grand Habit)

J
Judith Harland
The Kasina Was Recommended to Me

“The Kasina has helped me focus and relax. I would strongly recommend it.” (Trustpilot)

A
Amazon Reviewer
WOW for Me

“The sounds and especially the light show dazzled.” (Amazon UAE)

W
Wisdom-of-Spirit Reviewer
Kasina Review Summary

“I love the Kasina by MindPlace. It's intensely enjoyable and incredibly easy to use.” (MindPlace)

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