Moongate’s purpose-built soundscapes blend targeted sound wave therapy with immersive ambient sounds and music. This powerful combination helps shift your brain into the ideal state for sleep, focus, relaxation, and more.
Moongate can be enjoyed in several ways. Some configurations benefit more from headphones than others.
Binaural – Headphones Recommended
Binaural beats work by delivering a slightly different sound frequencies to each ear. Your brain perceives the difference between these frequencies as a pulsing beat, and this beat is what shifts your brainwave activity toward the desired mental state.
To experience the full benefits, headphones are highly recommended to maintain the separation of the left and right channels, allowing the beat pattern to form fully within your brain. When listening through speakers, the two frequencies mix before reaching your ears, reducing the binaural effect.
Isochronic – Headphones or Speakers
Isochronic tones use rhythmic pulses of sound at a specific frequency designed to synchronize brainwaves. Unlike binaural beats, they don’t require playing separate frequencies in each ear, making them just as effective through both headphones and speakers.
Ambient Sounds & Music – Headphones or Speakers
Moongate also allows you to turn off the beat frequency and listen exclusively to the ambient sounds and music of the soundscape. Whether through headphones or speakers, this mode can still provide a deeply immersive and relaxing experience.
Which should I use?
All of these modes are effective, and we’ve heard powerful stories from users who have benefited from each configuration. The best way to use Moongate is the way that works for you.
Some prefer isochronic tones to avoid wearing headphones.
Others feel comforted by headphones and prefer the proven effectiveness of binaural beats.
Some find binaural beats and isochronic tones distracting and choose to listen only to Moongate’s ambient soundscapes.
There’s no right or wrong way, only what helps you the most.
What does the science say?
Between binaural beats and isochronic tones, binaural beats have the most research supporting their ability to influence brain activity. For the most scientifically backed results, using Moongate in binaural mode with headphones is ideal. For this reason, we've set Moongate to binaural mode by default.
Research also supports the brainwave-shifting effects of isochronic tones, though studies are more limited.
Ultimately, Moongate is designed to adapt to your needs. Experiment, find what works best for you, and enjoy the journey.