MindChimes 1.0

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License:
Free to try; $19.99 to buy
Editor's Rating:
4.0 stars
Average User Rating:
4.5 stars (out of 9 votes) Rate it!
Downloads:
4,993
Requirements:
Windows Me/2000/XP, Quicktime 4.0
Limitations:
30-day trial
Date Added:
February 26, 2003

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Publisher's description of MindChimes

From MindChimes:

Virtual wind chimes that play on your computer while you work. This program uses random algorithms to produce patterns that sound natural and not repetitive. Use the standard presets or create your own wind chimes.

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Editor's review of MindChimes

4.0 stars

This program helps soothe frayed nerves by providing you with a set of virtual wind chimes. MindChimes's main window isn't the most stylish thing we've ever laid eyes on, but it does at least have some color. The majority of real estate is reserved for icons for different chime presets, including ones named Twilight, Bamboo, and Warm Wind. Although we usually think MIDI-based music sounds outdated and cheesy, it works fine for this application's purposes. You can adjust the volume to your liking, have chimes play at random, or tweak the wind intensity. If you tire of the bundled chimes or you have a musical bent, you'll appreciate the tool for creating your own chimes. In that case, you can choose from a list of chime sounds and scale modes, then bang out your own creations on the graphical keyboard. However, when we tried to save our new chimes, the program gave us an error message and crashed. Still, stressed-out employees will find MindChimes a good program for mellowing out.

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5 stars

2 out of 8 people found this review helpful

Version: MindChimes 1.0

"Excellent concept and program!!"

by The Doober on April 11, 2005

Pros: Spyware and malware free. Easy to install, use and uninstall. Sounds wonderful!! Interface is simple and easy to use. One of the few products on Cnet that I actually feel is worth paying money for.

Cons: Costs money (but hey I'm used to freebies). Sounds rather digital, not like real windchimes but enjoyable nonetheless. If it really requires Quicktime, that's a big no-no becuz Quicktime sucks (so does Real while we're at it). Adding the sound of wind gusts would be a nice touch and would make it sound more realistic.

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: MindChimes 1.0

"Simply GR8 !!!!!!"

by Ramit Jaggi on September 20, 2005

Pros: a GR8 stress reliever. it's a pleasure working on the computer with Mindchimes running in the background.

Cons: It's not a freeware.

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5 stars

Version: MindChimes 1.0

"only great things to say...!"

by annapolis666 on March 1, 2008

Pros: help me sleep, no issues or problems, they are the best!

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4 stars

Version: MindChimes 1.0

"Great! Does what it says on the tin!"

by Englishabc on August 13, 2007

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: MindChimes 1.0

"Tried it - bought it"

Summary: Nice Gui, nice noises, pleasant to play with and surprisingly relaxing if you leave it running -
Not the cheapest bit of software I ever bought but really quite worthwhile as a stress reliever

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