TO INSTALL THE BRAINMASTER 3.4 (3-19-09) SOFTWARE IN ONE STEP (153 MB) CLICK HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version)
Below is the history of all updates for 3.0
TO UPDATE 3.4 OR LATER, GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
3.2.1 Software 1-9-08 with MINI-Q II Session Wizard files corrected, MMP issue resolved, and "very large files" resolved. 1-9-08 Update also has DVD player enhanced minimum brightness control, and
new flash games: "BrainPlanets," "Robot Proportional," and "Geranium Proportional"
Included are a new
"Session Wizard" that allows you to
program complex session sequences complete with prompts, preprogrammed
electrode locations, and support of the new Atlantis 2 or 4 channel MINI-Q II. All
MINI-Q users will need to read in the new MINI-Q settings from the
new settings files provided. This is important. Do not experiment
with this version if you have important MINI-Q sessions to conduct.
This version also has improved file export and playback capabilities.
There is also a new "Session Genie" that can push files across a network or
internet resource, and manage an entire clinical via. a server. There
are also improvements to Z Score training, with many new functions
for training all amplitudes, coherences, phases, asymmetries, etc. for
up to 4 channels. There are also "lopsided" windowing functions, so you
can train preferentially up or down in z scores.
See the data dictionary for details.
There is also the ability to train two people at once, both for
couples synchrony, and for competitive games, with either 2 or 4 channels. There is also a new
DVD player with a "minimum brightness" control. Please only use this
for investigational use. This is the p0st-ISNR pre-release of 3.1.0,
which will be revised further this month, and re-posted at the
end of September. This release also includes some new DLL's which pose
the inevitable risk. Documentation for the Session Wizard and the
Session Genie are forthcoming. If you do not have a strong interest or need for
the new features described, you should wait until the end of September to
evaluate the 3.1.0 Update
To download the 7-10-07 3.0.9 Software update (6.3 Mb) Click
HERE,
For details of 3.0.9 improvements, see the list below.
See additional documentation on connectivity training
using sustained reward criterion and refractory period
HERE,
For information on setting up for synchrony or multichannel training with one or two trainees, Click
HERE,
To download a description of the Atlantis Visual/Auditory/Tactile Immersion System Click
HERE,
The 3.0 software includes all of the features of 2.5SE, plus the following:
as of 7-10-07 (3.0.9)
Improvements to refractory period and sustained reward criterion in Event Wizard
Improvements to control MMP via. Event Wizard so inhibits work
Updated Beta Coherence Range Training demo using animations and DVD
Improved z score protocols with points awarded, DVD and games working
Compressed 4-channel z score panel, so it fits within 1K pixels
Built-in MINI-Q setups for New Mind (R. Soutar) and Q-Metrx (L. Sherlin)
Ability to train HEG (nIR or pIR) or TEMP using Event Wizard
HEG/TEMP uses simulation mode, and can play back HEG/TEMP files
Ability to award points (2 counters provided!) via. Event Wizard
Ability to play the reward sound (wav sound) via. Event Wizard
as of 5-7-07 (3.0.8)
Full Vista Compatibility. Scroll bar responds to PgUp and PgDn keys.
Further enhancements to Event Wizard
including points counters (for 1 or 2 players!), sustained reward criterion and
refractory period, updated MMP and DVD Players with single-frame ability
and pause/unpause for DVD's.
See the documentation on connectivity training
using sustained reward criterion and refractory period
HERE,
as of 4-10-07 (3.0.7)
Addition of a Scroll Bar to the main training screen area. This allows you to set up enormous
screen layouts, and scroll up and down to see all the panels. Very helpful with 4-channel
and Z-Score designs. (4 channel z scores should show correctly in this release)
Training Screen now "remembers" its size and location for each folder. When you press "GO" and the
system starts up, it will automatically move and resize to the same location and size
that was last used for that session. This can be overridden or changed at any
time by resizing and moving the Training screen to suit your needs.
Four channels added to Event Wizard menu pulldown channel selections.
Added built-in settings file "Z Score Combined 4-chan Amplitude & Coherence"
Improved Flash Games so moving to next level is more fun with BrainCells, and less jarring with BrainMan
Adjusted high frequency gain for FFT and percent energy calculation to avoid overemphasizing high beta
when software filters are not used.
Fixed bug that caused 2.5 Flash Games to not respond in certain setups after they were updated for 3.90
Update HEG designs for 3.0
Update of John Demos' DCN128 with norms for children as well as adults.
Ability to use z scores with 1, 2, or 4 channels (was just 2 or 4)
as of 2-9-07 (3.0.6)
Extended low frequency filter range is now under a button on the Atlantis Hardware Control panel.
This allows further extension of low-frequency range below 0.5 Hz.
as of 2-4-07 (3.0.5)
Ability to set scale and range for Event Wizard Trend Graphs
Built-in folders and settings files redesigned for new features
Bug fix: Fixed bug causing errors with some 4-channel Z Score Setups
NOTE: Anyone using 4-channel with Z scores should move to this release asap!
as of 1-28-07 (3.0.4)
RMS EEG energy calculated, displayable with EEG waveform
Epoch for percent time over threshold adjustable down to 1 second (was 5 seconds)
Low-frequency response improved on Atlantis for very low frequency training
Improved SCC calculation for gamma, now very close to Lexicor
Improved screen layout when using z score panels
BReview improvements for 4-channels
Bug fix: Quick File fixed in BReview
Bug fix: Refractory period works for 4 channels
Bug fix: Amplifier ID corrected for NeuroGuide
Buf fix: Eliminated annoying "Comm Error" when simulations complete
as of 1-7-07 (3.0.3)
Ability to acquire and train 4 EEG channels on "3.0-enabled" Atlantis 4X4 hardware
Ability to train 4 channels with the Z Score DLL
Ability to view 4-channel graphs of EEG data with BReview
New function "PercentZOK()" for use with Z Score training
NOTE: If you are using the Z DLL, you will need a new "B Key" from Applied Neuroscience
when you first run Z Score Training. If you have a 4x4, be sure to use 4 channels
of EEG when getting your new A Key to send to ANI. Do not install this version until
you know you will have time to get a new "B Key" from ANI.
as of 10-28-06 (3.0.2):
A new suite of adjustable parameters dubbed the "Sweet Spot Suite", including
The new or newly adjustable parameters are
Adjustable Sustained Reward Criterion,
Adjustable Refractory Period,
Adjustable Autothreshold Epoch and
Selectable Autoupdate Continuous Mode,
Adjustable On-the-fly Frequency Adjustment Increment,
Adjustable Digital Filter Smoothing Window,
Adjustable Text Damping Factor, and
Selectable Filter Orders from 1 to 10.
In addition, there are improvements to onscreen waveform displays to include
average amplitude, current threshold, and percent time over threshold.
For details on these new parameters and their use, see:
The Sweet Spot Suite
as of 9-1-2006 (3.0.1):
The MMP and BMrDVD player now respond to the Event Wizard events that have "Control MMP Player" selected.
This means you can control animations, sound, and DVD's using Event Wizard controls such
as coherence, frequency, percent energy, Z scores, and more! Event Wizard MMP/DVD controls
can be used in addition to, or separate from, the existing amplitude-based controls.
as of 8-28-06 (3.0.0):
New BMrDVD DVD player accessed from button on "Window" control panel
Ability to select Atlantis built-in notch filters for 60Hz or 50 Hz
Ability to turn Atlantis autonomous immersive feedback (visual, auditory, vibrotactile) on and off
Ability to select digital filter order 1 through 8.
Ability to use filter bands all the way down to 0.0 Hz
Can double-click to use list items for folder selections and settings selections
Ability to send Event Wizard settings to live training screen using "Use Now" button
Event Wizard Math Wizard equations are case-insensitive ("Theta" is same as "THETA")
Lexicor-type "Spectral Correlation Coefficient" (SCC) option for connectivity training
Sterman-Kaiser "SKIL" Comodulation option for connectivity training
Access to 4 channels for Atlantis 4x4 (device must be "3.0 enabled")
Archive of 3.0 releases:
To download the 8-28-06 3.0 Software update (400 Kb) Click
HERE,
To download the 9-1-06 3.0.0 Software update (400 Kb) Click
HERE,
To download the 10-16-06 3.0.1 Software update (400 Kb) Click
HERE,
To download the 10-28-06 3.0.2 Software update (400 Kb) Click
HERE,
To download the 1-7-07 3.0.3 Software update (1.4 Mb) Click
HERE,
To download the 1-28-07 3.0.4 Software update (1.4 Mb) Click
HERE,
To download the 2-4-07 3.0.5 Software update (2.5 Mb) Click
HERE,
To download the 2-9-07 3.0.6 Software update (2.5 Mb) Click
HERE,
To download the 4-10-07 3.0.7 Software update (3.7 Mb) Click
HERE,
To download the 5-7-07 3.0.8 Software update (6.3 Mb) Click
HERE,
Z Score Training (optional) (using
Applied Neurosciences real-time Z DLL), now with a new live Z Score panel
showing all 76 Z Scores during training with sites ID field;
live z score indicator now works during a MINI-Q!;
live z scores work during a playback!; automatic identification of
10-20 sites when using record and playback; fix of the notch filter bug
noted above; Improved screen "cosmetics" with no flicker;
new "wide text stats" screen with extensive live statistics;
addition of color selection for Event Wizard graphs; new wide event trends graph;
addition of "Review SW" browser in BReview for fast access
to Review postprocessing software, including John N. Demos' "Digital
Clinical Norms 128" program.
Improvements to HEG (now has
8 new animation/games working, plus HEG Event Wizard interface
Dynamic Screen Layout
(use large or small screens that automatically fill with display panels
and controls, plus Component Band Renaming, use of renamed components
in the Math Wizard, improvements to the Event Wizard, improved
BrainScape appearance, plus
three engaging new Flash Games ("BrainBars," "BrainMan," and "BrainCell"), plus a
number of example "Demo" setup files for testing. (Use the
"test" or other folder, and load the new setups to see some
of the new capabilities. Also, as of 3-8-06, the George Martin "Puzzle" and "Space" games
now work in Windows XP!
BrainMaster is announcing new products with direct (optical/magnetic isolated)
USB interfaces!
For Installation Instructions for the new USB-based products: Click
HERE
NOTE:
The 2.5SE software adds the new
"Event Wizard"
design interface, including
a new
"Math Wizard" equation processor,
interface to the
Macromedia Flash Player,
and more.
It is now possible to design complex protocols training not only
amplitude but also frequency, energy, phase, coherence, and any equations
or rules you want to design. Supports all of the built-in filters, autothresholds,
coherence and phase modules, session control, etc. Optional real-time
Z-score training will also be supported in 2.5SE with the forthcoming real-time NeuroGuide interface.
2.5SE now includes a built-in
Macromedia Flash Player,
allowing control of Flash games such
as Pacman and Boxes, and any other user-designed screens written in Flash.
This update also includes the new
Multimedia Player.
You will automatically get a free
"Grand Canyon" demo when you use "Window/Multimedia Player". You will need a new passkey to access the full MMPlayer
and play any avi, mpeg, wav, mp3, mp4, or midi files, or use live CD's for feedback.
This update also corrects a bug with MultiMedia Player responding to inhibits. You will
want this update if you use MultiMedia Player with inhibits in your protocols.
To download just the MMP "Inhibits" Update (84Kb) without adding all the new 2.5SE software: Click
HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version, then UNZIP)
To download the previous SW update (34Mb) (10/11/05):
(This version includes the MMP player (without the fix) and other improvements,
but not the Event Wizard or the Macromedia Flash Interface).
Click
HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version, then UNZIP)
To download the Summer 2005 SW update (6/28/05): Click
HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version, then UNZIP)
SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION
NEW! - To view information on Z Score Training with Applied Neurosciences DLL: Click
HERE
To view information on the New Event Wizard (11/17/05): Click
HERE
To view the Data Dictionary for the Event Wizard: Click
HERE
Here is a document on doing phase change (resetting) training: Click
HERE
To view information on Dynamic Screen Layout and Component Band Renaming (1/26/06): Click
HERE
To view the Manual for the New BrainMaster Macromedia Flash Player (11/17/05): Click
HERE
To view a short description of the BrainScape JTFA display: Click
HERE
To view a report on the BrainScape JTFA and MINI-Q (May 2005): Click
HERE
To view the Manual for BrainMaster Multimedia Player (10/11/05): Click
HERE
miniq.pdf:
MINI-Q Guidelines for Usage.
colorsites.pdf:
Color Guide to the sites used in the MINI-Q.
NGMINIQ.pdf:
How to use NeuroGuide to read in MINI-Q or standard EEG records.
miniqngreport.pdf:
Sample MINIQ report from NeuroGuide.
BMrNGCoherence.pdf:
Comparison (match) between BrainMaster real-time coherence and NeuroGuide offline coherence metric.
To view the 2.5 software update notice as of 7-11-05: Click
HERE
To install Adobe Reader 6.0: Click HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version)
ANIMATION AND MUSIC FILES
To download Demo Animation/Music Files for MMPlayer (25 Mb) (7/14/05): Click
HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version)
To install the Basic Animations (450 Mbytes): Click HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version)
To download More Animation/Music Files for MMPlayer (23 Mb) (10/6/05): Click
HERE,
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version)
To download Even More Animation/Music Files for MMPlayer (450 Mb!) (10/11/05): Click
HERE
and select "Run" or "Open" (depending on your Windows version)
3.2.2 May 22 Update with new DLL "emulation" mode to use Somatic Vision Games (Inner Tube, Particle Editor, etc.) with Event Wizard for Multiple Inhibits, HEG, Z-score, coherence training. In emulation mode, Event 9 shows up as "delta" for games, Event 10 shows up as "theta", and so on. Events 9-16 replace "delta, theta, alpha, lobeta, beta, hibeta, gamma, and user" in Somatic Vision and other add-on programs. This allows you to put in any event data and use it with the games. Example designs are included in this release. See http://www.brainm.com/kb/entry/288/ (5/22/08 added fixes for variability training via. Event Wizard, and StimFlash and Interactor Cushion SW with Vista