AUDYSSEY (AVE)

Combining sound, light and vibration to intimately alter states of consciousness.

To experience stroboscopically induced visual hallucinations SI-VHs, sonic architectural landscapes & transducer stimulation is a transformative experience that opens the door to new dimensions of creativity and self-discovery.

After spending years researching audio-visual stimulation techniques, I've discovered something profound and extraordinary. Through the precise manipulation of light, sound, and transducer vibration, there is the potential for a new methodology that pushes the boundaries of what we thought possible in consciousness exploration.

Non pharmacological means of harnessing altered states of consciousness.

Clients include: Fincadelica, Six Senses Ibiza, Museum of Consciousness, Cyberdelic Symposium, Oxford University, University of Sussex, Greenwich University, Feel Good Studios, Cosmic Pineapple, Vitalic Studios, Kimatica, Lab of Misfits, Nightmares on Wax, Ida Engberg, Osiris Hertman, Equinox Festival, Noisily Festival, Roxiva Retreats.

Gavin M Lawson

Over the last 12 years I have been analysing data, trialing new methodologies in neuroarts, audio immersion, mindful living & soma sensory stimulation.

My fascination is with the investigation of creativity in music, exploring the intrinsic and rudimentary forms of musical entrainment. Such entrainment not only facilitates but also nurtures the emergence of further creative expressions across a variety of temporal frameworks, anchored in an individual's capacity to forge profound associations with their auditory and visual landscape. 

  • Thanks to support of great minds and generosity, I have developed a toolset that can be used by musicians with an interest in building on the field of functional music to support the mind.

    Sonic Holism

  • Supporting the creative industries

    Combining functional electronic music with stroboscopic light and transducer vibration, lowering entropy and stress to increase task positivity.

Holotechnica

 The practice of combining different elements and techniques to create lasting transformations in consciousness awareness.

Visual Stimulation

The Roxiva RX1 opens the door to the mind helping to support relaxation & creative exploration. Flicker frequencies can cause profound changes in brain wave activity & induce sensory interoceptive hallucinations.

Vibroacoustics

Vibration helps with tension caused by stress, working with the Subpac transducer technology on the spine using fixed frequencies & isochronic tones to support the autonomic nervous system. "We frame this modality - bio cymatics."

Music for the Mind 

We are living in a time of equivocal change with a need for equanimity in our lifestyle and mindset. Music created with Ableton Live 12, Audeze LCD-X, Push 2, SPAT, Max4live, Synthesis, Poly Rhythms, Modes & Isochronic Tones.
FUNCTIONAL Music & Sound design

Roxiva Innovations

Music for the mind

I have written and produced over 90 compositions varying from 5 minutes to an hour, synchronised with sessions on the Roxiva RX1 stroboscopic light device. 

I work with music to expand on consciousness exploration, designing sonic landscapes that are not limited to genre specifics and help support change in mental wellbeing.

This hyper humanistic approach to wellness works in matrimony with traditional practices forming a holotechnological framework based on creativity as a whole.
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Gavin Lawson

A technological approach to wellbeing in the music industry

Engaging in creative activities provides an outlet for emotions and helps relieve stress and anxiety. Whether it is writing, painting, or playing an instrument, being creative can provide opportunity for musicians and artists to express their feelings, reducing the potential of burnout and stress.

EVA / BCS / Science Open

DOI: 10.14236/ewic/EVA2024.49
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Transcendence and performance design. Kimatica

Research seminar on sensory design at Greenwich University.

Sharing the latest research with the Roxiva RX1 and Sonic Composition with Ableton Live 12 & Max for Live by Gavin Lawson.

Where science, art and transcendence merge to create experiences with interactive technologies and traditional practices.

Speakers: Maria Almena & Ben Koppelman Kimatica Studio, Gavin Lawson - Roxiva Innovations, Lyz Cooper - British Academy of Sound Therapy, Dr Jon Weinel - Greenwich University, Anthea Durand - Director of Shamanism and Evolving Consciousness, Dr Callum Cooper - Associate Professor of Psychology Northampton University, Augustine Leudar - Artistic Director, Magic Door, Marianne Markowski - Fellow Greenwich University. 

SUSSEX CENTRE FOR CONSCIOUSNESS SCIENCE

Launch event at the University of Sussex with Professor Anil Seth, Dr. David Schwartzman and Roxiva Innovations.

Sharing flicker light sessions (AVS) developed by Roxiva & binaural spatial audio created by Gavin Lawson (Audyssey).

Functional music by Gavin Lawson for preliminary trial on depression using sound and flicker light at the University of Sussex.


Photo: Centre for consciousness studies, University of Sussex

Where Science, Flicker Light and Sound meet artistic expression

A collaboration between Audyssey and Josh Bowe

Using the Roxiva RX1 in realtime to sketch out the experience happening with closed eyes. Developing a series of hand painted images connected through frequency, amplitude and duty cycle.

Photo: Josh Bowe 
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Sonic Explorations

Museum of Consciousness

The Museum of Consciousness contains exhibits by artists, mavericks and consciousness explorers who are here to transmit their most treasured work including: Tom Middleton, Gavin Lawson, Caz Coronel, Paul Hartnoll, Tensuhi, Jon Hopkins, Alexandre Tannous, Lisa Lashes, Joe Crossley, David Glowacki, SilverMouse & Bittersuite. 
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Wasing Farm

Solstice

Museum of Consciousness

Audyssey AVE - The Portal to the Immortal 

"The Portal to the Immortal" reimagines ancient solstice rituals through a 30-minute electronic music performance that merges production tools (Ableton Live 12, Serum, Pigments, Max for Live) with field recordings and ritualistic rhythms. By translating ancestral practices into a contemporary electronic framework, this composition is designed for live performance and creates a liminal space for consciousness exploration, aligning with both historical solstice ceremonies and modern principles of sonic entrainment.
Sonic Spiritualism and Neurotheology

Equinox

Museum of Consciousness

Audyssey - Musecology (Live Performance)

A calling to Pan: The god of the wild, shepherds, and rustic music, associated with nature and forests to guide the synthesis of sound with Pigments' polychrome palette painting vibrant sonic landscapes, while Tela's modal synthesis echoes the intricate patterns of ecosystems. Tree Tone grows auditory forests, each branch a resonating melody mimicking nature's fractal beauty. Chiral bends conventional boundaries, exploring uncharted sonic territories like a curious explorer in untamed wilderness. Lux and Glänta add harmonic and fundamental FM textures, reminiscent of sunlight filtering through leaves. Together, these synthesiser’s weave a tapestry of sound that mirrors the complexity, beauty, and organic flow of the natural world, reminding us that in both music and nature, creativity knows no bounds.
Equinox - Wasing Farm

Museum of Consciousness

In collaboration with Brian Eno's EarthPercent project

Noisily Festivial

Museum of Consciousness

Audyssey AVE (Gavin M Lawson) Title: Unity

Description: can we achieve unity in a festival with sound alone?

“Researchers ultimately found that the individuals’ brain activity synchronised with the rhythms they were hearing, notably at 1.65 hertz, where they experienced this feeling of “unity” the most.”
Sonic Holistics

Museum of consciousness

Oxford University

Live electronic music performance & flicker light stimulation to induce altered states of consciousness. 

Presenting a 20 minute composition created with Ableton Live, Wavetable and Spectral Instruments, Poly Rhythms, Kings Chamber Impulse Response and multiple effects designed in maxforlive.

Data sonification using chatgpt, sonic pi and genome mono nucleotide sequences converted into the scale of F# minor with Maria Renold Tuning I & II combined.

The Roxiva RX1 synchronised to the Ableton Live with a maxforlive patch created by Phelan Kane in collaboration with Gavin Lawson.

Photo - Baliol College, Oxford University 
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Cyberdelic Symposium

Oxford University

Sharing the latest developments in sonic architecture combined with the Roxiva RX1. 

Cyberdelics apply ancient and modern technologies to induce altered states of consciousness that are similar to psychedelics. In other words, they create trips without the drugs. Cyberdelics include AI-generated trip simulations, VR games and experiences inspired by psychedelics, flicker light frequencies hallucinations and cutting-edge technology.

Photo - The Pavilion, Oxford University
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Carl Hayden Smith

Holotechnica: Exploring the nexus of altered states and altered traits

Holotechnica is the practice of combining different elements and techniques to create lasting transformations of consciousness (altered traits).

"I am very pleased to have contributed to the 'stacks' in this peer review research paper by Carl Hayden Smith, supporting the Holotechnica framework from altered states to lasting altered traits" Gavin Lawson

EVA / BCS / Science Open

DOI: 10.14236/ewic/EVA2024.85
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Roxia Retreat

Combining traditional practices with technological innovations

A holotechnological approach to physical & mental wellbeing

Music by Gavin M Lawson
Roxiva

Roxiva Retreat

The Vedanta

Stacking wellness modalities to enhance altered states for lasting altered traits.
The Vedanta

Roxiva retreat

Stacking Wellness Modalities

Synthesising modern innovation with traditional practises,

Suzanne Faith PhD - Professor Carl Hayden Smith - Gavin lawson - Dan Joy - Caz Coronel - Jimi Simpson - Chris Madden - Aodhnait Lombard

Yoga X • Breathwork • Lomi Lomi • Cyberdelics • Holotechnica • Meditation • Psychotherapy • Neuroscience • Loop Busting • Ice Bath



Photo: The Vedanta, Lincolnshire.
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Six Senses Ibiza

Auditory & soma sensory Immersion Experiences

Combining somatic methodologies with light and sound.
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Ben Greenfield & Raf Gianfrancesco

Learn more about the Roxiva RX1 and the 'Hero's Journey' session by Lance Carter and composition by Gavin Lawson
Audyssey 

Mind Altering!

modal compass

The distinction between recreational music and music for purpose ‘functional music’ becomes apparent when examining the intention behind each element. 

I have designed this model to support musicians who develop sonic compositions for mental wellbeing.
Music Press publication

Audyssey

featured in dj magazine

Unlocking the creative mind through the power of electronic music, light and vibration!

Interview by Mick Wilson - Tech (DJ Magazine)



Photos: Fincadelica, Ibiza
Audyssey meets audeze

Audeze headphones

Expanding states of consciousness with flicker light and binaural spatial audio.
Technology publication

Audeze Headphones

Gavin Lawson featured artist

Binaural Spatialisation in music production with LCD-X planner magnetic technology, combined with Ableton Live & the Roxiva RX1.

Interview by Chris Berens 
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Audyssey AV

Inducing Psychedelic Visual and Auditory Phenomena Through Retinal and Neural Stimulation

Audyssey AV explores sonic composition and sensory stimulation to recreate psychedelic-like experiences using complex geometric visuals and synchronised generative music. 
Audyssey - Geom L.P (B.D Records)

A sonic adventure enlightened by perception and immersion in consciousness.

Audio - sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced.

Odyssey - a long wandering or voyage.

Geo- earth.

Om - a sacred sound considered by many ancient philosophical texts to be the sound of the universe.

 Geom combines isochronic tones, Gregorian modes and max for live plugins within Ableton Live to create a body of work that represents humanities connection to technology, the earth and mind.
Lomi Lomi Massage

Stay in Touch

Music By Gavin Lawson (Audyssey)
Nightmares on wax

George Evelyn

"I feel more at ease in making decisions, evaluating my options, moving forward in a more constructive way, this has been evident in music production and DJ performances"

"Thanks to Gavin at Audyssey for the help and support"
Music Producer & DJ

Adeline

"The sessions with Audyssey were fantastic and I felt like it was helping me open up and stay in a high state of awareness. A state of creativity and flow, a state I practice coming into again and again"
It’s a powerful tool that I really recommend!
Lab of Misfits

Dr. Beau Lotto

"My experiences with the Roxiva in Ibiza were fantastic with Gavin, he shared his passion with the Roxiva RX1 in group setting at our venue in St Juan.

The future looks bright and colourful." 

In conversation

Creativity in Music Production with Audyssey & Rachel K Collier.

Question Session Music and Technology Conference

Photo - The Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane, Glasgow
Ibiza press publication

Audyssey featured in Nativ Magazine Ibiza

Interview by Nicola Corfield
Audyssey av

Spatial Audio

Control audio perception in 3D & stereophonic space

SPAT - Music Unit

Binaural Mixes for any headphones and multichannel live

ATMOS - Fiedler Audio

Multichannel output for Atmos systems and binaural rendering
Ableton

Max For Live

Listed are a few recommended devices available from Isotonik Studios

Sequencer

Mario Nieto - Harmony Bloom

Harmony Bloom, revolutionizes music creation with polyrhythmic MIDI generation and stunning visuals. Compatible with Windows and MacOS, it offers unmatched creative freedom for musicians and producers. An essential tool for innovative musical exploration.

Effects

Mudjaq - Metamor 

This is an advanced MaxforLive mapping LFO for Ableton Live users. By applying waveforms to the minimum and maximum values ​​of the waveform, you can generate more natural loops that are somewhere between loop and random. Generate multiple LFOs that are related but random.

Synth

Monomono - Mono One

The Mono One is a monophonic synthesizer that captures the spirit of early 1980s analog sound. With its pure, focused sound engine combining three classic waveforms, it excels at producing iconic bass lines, cutting leads, and distinctive sound effects.
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WHITE FOX TALKING

Discussing the potential benefits of AVE to support stress reduction in the creative sector.

Reducing alpha & beta wave activity in the brain to reach altered states. 
WhiteFox talking podcast

audio visual entrainment

Recommended reading

Dive into the world of music and brain optimisation

Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross

Your Brain on Art

Magsamen and Ross offer compelling research that shows how engaging in an art project for as little as forty-five minutes reduces the stress hormone cortisol and just one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years. This can be anything from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture and more.

Oliver Sacks

Musicophilia

Compassionate tales of people struggling to adapt to different neurological conditions have fundamentally changed the way we think of our own minds. In Musicophilia, he examines the powers of music through the individual experiences of patients, musicians and everyday people.

Michael Hutchinson

Mega Brain Power

Amazing follow up book of the original classic "Mega Brain" revolutionised the mind tech in USA and around the world. The book is still the single best resource for anyone interested in discovering how to benefit from the original research. It includes many topics from peak performance to biofeedback and brainwaves.
Sound and Light Experiences

Previous events
Feel Good Studio Leeds
Six Senses Ibiza
MOC Oxford University
Highly Flammable Shrewsbury
A Place Beyond Birmingham 
Ibango Ibiza
Pikes Ibiza
Fincadelica Ibiza
Audyssey AVE

Gavin has been on a personal journey to understand how science, mental clarity & 'clean' creativity influences our ability to increase performance, focus and originality.

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Clean Creativity

Combining natural resources & mindfulness with digital technologies.

Cacao (Forever Cacao)

Forever Cacao, Organic ethically sourced Peruvian Ashaninka Cacao, minimally processed from all natural ingredients. Vegan friendly and free from gluten, dairy, soya and palm oil. No refined sugar.

The highest antioxidant food in the world.

Electronic Music Therapy 

Audeze LCD-X, Audient ID14, Ableton Live 12, Push, Max4live, Modal, Spectral, Wavetable, FM, Field Recordings, Impulse Responses and Isochronic Tones.

Music is not just an art it is expression of the human condition.

Siphon Coffee (Machina Coffee Roasters)

Preparing coffee can be a mindfulness experience, learn the art of siphon coffee and how to use this daily routine for positivity.

Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.
Holistic Music Production Retreats

Audyssey Ibiza

The art of making music from the mind for the mind

Ableton Live

Learning

Ableton Certified Trainer Phelan Kane delivering lessons over 5 days teaching clients the fundamentals of music production and how to use creativity in composition.

Wellbeing

Meditation

Psychology Phd and Yoga trainer Susan Faith teaching the art of meditation and the benefits for music creators to help increase creative output.

Health

Nutrition

Our clients learn the fundamental importance of what you put in is what you get out. Over the 5 days each client is supported with organic locally sourced produce, raw cacao & speciality coffee.

Testimonials

Research clients share their experiences with Audio Visual Entrainment

Lucía Verde

"I loved my sessions with Audyssey in Ibiza"
As a legal consultant for the music industry work can be stressful, so learning how to quiet the mind with audio visual entrainment has given me a whole new prospective on meditation and mind observation.

Thanks to Gavin and his amazing work with light, sound and vibration.

Ian Owen

"The power of sound and light"
I was in the army for 13 years and suffer from P.T.S.D, I tried many different therapies but nothing seemed to work effectively.
As a music producer and DJ in Ibiza I wanted to try and see if A.V.E could help and I am very happy to say it has tremendously.

Michelle Ings

"I can see the light"

I have always been interested in the way the brain operates and feel this is a front row seat to the mysteries of the mind.

This has helped me so much with physical and mental blockages, it's the most content I have felt for years. Thanks to Gavin who is evidently passionate about his work with A.V.E and I can see why.
Author Gavin M Lawson

Creativity Starts From Within ebook

After extensive research, we have seen tangible evidence that what you put into your body and how you treat it, directly affects the creativity you will put out. This ‘e-book ’comprises a number of key elements all designed to help increase creative output.

Due to the recent pandemic Audio Mogul was closed in Ibiza, this book is now available for free to download offering support to the creative sector. 

YOGA • MEDITATION • PLANT BASED FOOD • NUTRITION • CARDIO FITNESS • BREATH WORK • FORAGING • SMOOTHIES • INFINITIES

Foreword by Dr. Milton Mermikides
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apparel

Audyssey wear

Entrainment collection

Organic & sustainable clothing available now!

We don't push our problems away, we wear them with pride!
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Professional Accreditation

Certified Meditation Practitioner/Trainer
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Disclaimer

Audyssey – Audio Visual Stimulation

Please be aware there are a variety of contradictions for safe use of the Roxiva RX1 lamp. If you can answer yes to any of the following (*including any previous history) then you should not use the lamp.

* Epilepsy or any kind of seizure, family history of epilepsy*
* Psychological or psychiatric conditions, including psychosis*
* Depression/high anxiety*
* Heart condition/Stroke*
* Brain injury/surgery/severe head injury/concussion*
* Photosensitive medication*
* Recreational/psychoactive drug use 24 hours before lamp use*
* Health issues requiring treatment*
* Fitted with a cardiac pacemaker*
* Pregnancy*
* Facial laser treatment in the past month*
* Under the influence of drugs/alcohol*
* Not available for under the age of 18 years*

All clients will be asked to sign our full disclaimer.

We are not medical practitioners or qualified to diagnose physical or mental health conditions.

Recommendations & interventions cannot be taken as a substitute for a thorough medical or allied health professional assessment or diagnosis.

Holistic Health is actually an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment.
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