Welcome to our MindSpa Programmable Download Section!

We offer two types of downloads for your use. For owners of the new Sixth Generation Programmable MDS-12p MindSpa, you can download the software and programs below.

*For program downloads for previous models prior to February 2008 please click here.

MindSpa Personal Development Software download includes the PC-to-MindSpa communications software, an additional 15 program library of our advanced sessions, plus 3 brand new bonus programs authored by Dr. Ruth Olmstead. The software comes with full instructions, which are repeated below.

MindSpa Personal Development Software, including an additional 15 Bonus Programs, a $29.95 value!

Also includes a special 3 program bonus pack by Dr. Ruth Olmstead,
a $19.95 value!

v1.3 Download here (1.0 mb file)
See software installation instructions below

To view use directions for the 15 Bonus Programs click here

Dr. Ruth Olmstead Bonus Program Descriptions

Pick Me Up (11 minutes)
A non-caffeine way to give yourself a quick boost of energy when you are short on time. This 11 minute program increases brainwave activity so you feel more alert and awake. It also may enhance your mood.

Mid Morning Boost (15 minutes)
This 15 minute program gives you a boost of energy and provides more motivation to get through the rest of the day.
This program also assists in feeling more focused and gives your mood a boost.

Stress Magic (22 minutes)
This program helps to melt away stress and leave you feeling relaxed and calm.
This program may also assist in helping you feel more focused for the rest of the day.

Available Now!
Premium Program Libraries By Dr. Ruth Olmstead
We also offer for sale premium programs by Dr. Ruth Olmstead. These are the most effective programs we have ever released!

Dr. Olmstead Original 12 Sessions + 3 Bonus Sessions

Dr. Olmstead Enhanced 12 Sessions + 3 Bonus Sessions

Dr. Olmstead Learning Library

Click here for details

Click here to purchase

Programs by Dr. Richard Bandler coming soon!

Using the MindSpa Personal Development Software

Part I Installing and Connecting

Step 1 Download the software and unzip using any common file extraction program. The software operates within XP and earlier Windows environments. Note: Not Vista or Mac compatible at this time.

Step 2 Install the MindSpa PDSW (Personal Development Software) by clicking on the install button. When prompted, be certain to install the Ark Micro driver. It is safe to install. Its purpose is to allow communication between your MindSpa and your computer. Upon completion, click on the desktop icon to begin.

Step 3 Connect your MindSpa to your PC or laptop using the USB cable included with your system. Turn your MindSpa on.
 
Click Connect in the upper left hand side. The software will automatically detect your MindSpa. The bottom window will display “MindSpa successfully detected” and "Connected" in the bottom right hand corner. You are now ready to begin customizing content on your MindSpa!

EO Message
If you receive the message "EO" on the MindSpa display, it means there is a memory error. Please reload memory following the instructions above.

Unable to connect
After installation, if you are receiving an unable to connect to MindSpa message, be certain you have installed the Ark Micro driver during the installation process. If you continue to experience issues, please uninstall the Ark Micro driver and software. Then re-install the software using this link below:

Install MindSpa PDSW v1.3 with Ark Micro 3116
(2.6MB file)

Part II: Uploading Programs and Libraries to your MindSpa

Your MindSpa operates by storing a library of programs in memory. It comes pre-loaded with our 18 program library. MindSpa is quite flexible allowing you to add individual sessions to an existing library, or create and upload entirely new libraries.

Single Program Upload
Individual programs may be uploaded to memory. Each program is added to the end of an existing library. For example, when you add a program to the current 18 program library, it will become program #19.

To add programs to your MindSpa, click on the Single Session Select button located on the lower right hand side of the MindSpa PDSW window. Highlight a program and click the Upload/Add button. MindSpa will display "dl oo" while the file is being uploaded. Uploading will complete in less than one minute.

Library Upload
You can assemble a group of single programs to create your own custom library. A library can be as small as one program and as large as approximately 25-30 programs.

Step 1 To assemble a library click on the Session Library Compiler button on the lower left. This will bring up the Compiler window.

If no programs are present in the left hand window, click on the Session Folder Select button. This brings up the Browse for Folder window. Click on the MindSpa PDSW folder and then click on the Sessions folder, and click Ok.

Choose the programs to add to your library by highlighting the appropriate program one at a time on the left hand side, and click the Add button. Each session is added in order to the bottom of the list on the right hand side.

To place a program elsewhere in the order, highlight both the program on the left to insert and on the right below where you want the program to be inserted. Click the Insert button.

Note: As you add sessions to your library the window to the right will display available memory.When a library is uploaded, it will replace current content with the new library.

Step 2 Once completed, click on the Compile & Save button. Give your library a name. You will see your original factory installed 18 sessions already listed as MDS-12P Lib.mpl. Now close the Session Library Compiler window.

Step 3 To download a library into memory, click on the Session Library Select button. Highlight the library you want to upload and double click. The window will now close.

Please note: Your MindSpa has a battery saving function and will automatically turn off after two minutes of no activity. In this case you may need to turn it on again. If you try to upload while off you will receive an upload failed message.

Now click on the Upload button. You will see below “Uploading MindSpa session library” and the letters "dl oo" in the MindSpa display. This window will inform you when it is complete. Once complete you may unplug your USB cable and you are ready to use your newly loaded sessions!

Included free with your MindSpa purchase

15 specially encoded MindSpa download programs. Plus three very special sampler programs by Dr. Ruth Olmstead!

Plus

MindSpa PDSW Session Editor Quick Start Guide

You may create your own sessions, or modify existing sessions, save and upload them to your MindSpa. Click on the Session Editor button to launch the software.

When you first begin, a default one minute session segment is displayed in the Session Editor. Rows represent session parameters, and columns represent individual segments that form the session.

Modifying a Session
Existing sessions can be opened and optionally then modified by selecting the menu item: Session/Open. We suggest opening a few pre-existing sessions to give you an idea of how sessions are constructed using the software. Save the modified sessions under new names otherwise the original will be overwritten.

To change parameters highlight it and use the Q key (+ increase value) and A key (- decrease value) on your keyboard, or the Q & A buttons in the editor window. The combination of CTRL Q or CTRL A changes values more rapidly.

Session Parameters
The following briefly describes each segment variable.

Seg. No. – Segment Number Sessions are created by stringing together a series of segments. Each segment can have each of the five parameters set independent of any other segment. There is a 100 segment limit per session.

Time – Segment time is adjustable from 15 seconds to 5:45 minutes.

Mode  – Allows you to choose one of seven individual light and sound patterns. Each segment can have its own light pattern.
LR: Light blink in alternating pattern left/right along with sound pulses L/R in phase.
IN: Both left and right lights and sound are in phase with each other.
FB: Both lights blink together and sound pulses together in an alternating pattern between the lights and the sound.
CR: Light and sound operate in a cross pattern with left ear/right eye – right ear/left eye.
LA: Light pattern alternates left/right with sound in the IN mode.
SA: Sound patterns alternate left/right with lights in the IN mode.
SL: Light pattern is solid. No sound. For circadian rhythm balance.

Frequency – Each segment has the option for a beginning and ending frequncy. Frequencies are adjustable from 1.0 Hz to 48.0 Hz in 1Hz (cycles per second) increments.

Freq Start – Controls the light and the sound pulse frequency at the beginning of each segment.

Freq End – Controls the light and sound frequency at the end of the segment.

Note: The segment time and difference between beginning and ending frequencies in the segment determines how fast the lights and sounds will change. This will provide what is known as a ramp effect.

Ramps are gradual changes between segments. You may also create jumps, or sudden changes between segments by making the start frequency in the next segment different from the end frequency immediately preceding it.

Pitch is the sound tone value and is adjustable from 48 to 400 Hz.

Creating a new segment or copying current segments
Using the Session Editor, there are two ways to create a new segment. One is to add a new segment which creates a segment using the default parameters. The second method is to copy and paste a segment you have created. (Use the Segment pull-down window or the keyboard to accomplish these functions.)

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