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Every time you post literally anything out notifies me as if you were gone for ages.

Not that I'm against it, just an observation

Honestly, it's true! HAHAHAHA

I have adhd time blindness.

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Gonna bring this here too because we are fighting the good fight again on whatever that other app is called now and sorry if this ruins the good wholesome kinky vibes we had going here but...

If you see my fansly account disappear soon, you know why. It's happening again (and by again I mean another platform unfairly banning hypnosis for no damn reason) and honestly has made it really hard to be a full time hypnokink creator in the last few years.

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You got to brainwash an entire ballroom full of people?? What was that like? It must have been an incredible sight to behold.

Yes I sure did! So basically Lee Allure asked me back in 2018 if I would join her in a brainwashing experience for charmed 2019. I said yes and then we met up at the con to do a little demo run of something before the class. I knew there would be a spiral and some phrases for the session so going into it, I was kind of not exactly sure what to expect. The number of people in that room really shook me.

It felt like jumping off a cliff tbh. I was incredibly nervous going into it but I just focused on what I was doing and tried not to panic. If I had thought logically about what was happening I probably would have been scared but it really was a lot of fun.

Someone even wrote a story about that event AND my friend drew a comic strip about it.

art by livartisan

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Hey so this is a great question!

I know there is a LOT of dialog out here among creators about which software is "the best" but honestly it comes down to what you are comfortable using. Which is why since I started in 2017 I have been using audacity. It is simple to use and has all the tools you need for editing recordings quickly and easily.

How do I edit? This is my current process:

step one: record the audio/tranfer the audio to the software. Because I record into a portable recorder all the audio is in the SD card. This needs to get into my pc, and be put into audacity. I then also make sure my audio is panned left and right if I am doing an asmr audio as the recorder I use records everything in mono.

step two: noise reduction. This is a VERY important step, especially if you record directly into the pc. Make sure you have a little bit of blank "room noise" in the start of your recording and highlight it. Make sure there is NO voice in this highlighted bit otherwise it will clean out your voice too. Then click on the noise reduction plugin in effects and then get noise profile. Once you have that done, highlight the entire track and adjust the noise reduction settings until you hear the LEAST amount of background noise you can get without effecting the sound of your voice. If you go too far your voice will sound very robotic and thin so you'll know if you went too hard.

step three: edit the audio. When I record I will clap when I make a mistake in the audio. This means I don't have to redo the entire audio when I mess up and also means it is a lot easier to find my mistakes as I look for the peaks. Why wouldn't I snap? Well, if I do an audio with snapping noises it is so hard to hear what is a mistake and what is a finger snap, especially if I want an easy editing session. Go through the audio and find the claps and edit all the mistake out by highlighting them and deleting them with the delete button. You want to make sure if you are doing asmr audios or audios with binaural audio that you have recorded the line on the same side of the mic as the previous take, otherwise it won't match up when you edit it out. Also, make sure you listen back to the cuts to make sure there is as seamless transition as possible, otherwise it tends to take people out of the experiece and is distracting. You can use the fade in/fade out effect if you really need to smooth out a cut.

step four: eq and mixing. This is all optional but personally I use izotope ozone 11 for eq/compression etc. Because I don't know anything about audio editing properly I use a preset and I find a preset normally works pretty well. I highlight the audio, select ozone 11, pick a preset and listen for what sounds good to me. Typically I will also make sure I listen to the full track through with the effects to make sure nothing sounds bad.

step five: sound effects and sound mixing. This is important for ambience if you want it. I tend to not use a ton of these unless I want to really immerse the listener. Also if you have a lot of background noise you can't clean out, you can use background sounds and music to cover this up a little.

step six: export and post! Click file, export audio and mp3. You can also edit the metadata so when someone plays it they can see your username and the title of the audio on their device.

And that's it! I really hope this helps.

Equipment for audios?

Oh yea here we are at the nerdy side of hypnokink, I'm a total mic nerd and I am always getting asked, what equipment do I use for recording?

For different things (spoken word, music, asmr etc etc) you need different set ups but generally...

I have a zoom f3 which I plug into it either a matched pair of clippy ems mics for asmr or my rode nt1 5th gen for basic hypnosis audios. This is a portable recorder with 32 bit float and automatically sets the gain for you so no clipping! The reason I much prefer a portable recorder is two things. One versatility, they can be used stand alone or plugged into a pc for a handy interface so you have options. Two, if you (like me) dabble in asmr content you need the LEAST amount of background noise possible and most computers are loud. Yes, even the quiet ones trust me I've spent five years trying to have a quiet pc, going portable so I can turn off my pc and use my phone (or my brain) for the words to record is a lot easier and wayyyy less noise.

Now the zoom f3 is a little pricey and not very beginner friendly (it is what they call in the biz prosummer level gear) so here are some other portable recorders I have tried that I like for people on a budget/more beginner friendly:

-zoom h3: this is a binaural/ambisonic portable microphone and it not only as my seal of approval but some of my asmr girlies as well use this mic in their content, so you know it's good.

-tascam dr-05x: this little portable recorder is so good I regularly use it in recordings, the only downside is you NEED a windshield on it because it is that sensitive of a mic. It also has a little bit of a high level of self noise but with some cleaning this is an easy fix.

-zoom h4n pro: this is a little wild card but it was my first portable recorder. While the tascam absolutely blew this one out of the water for me personally, I do like that this recorder also has two xlr ports on bottom as well as binaural mics so it gives you a lot of options in one device. The only downside is I just didn't find the sound quality of the onboard mics to be that special with my voice and sometimes the self noise was a little much.

Now let's chat microphones!

Are they even that important? Yes. There are so many times I settle down to listen to some audio hypnosis of an evening and the second I hear the quality of the audio I am put off and a lot of the time, it's your mic or mic settings. Now yes, I am a snob about these things but here are so tips for getting a mic that works for you.

Firstly, usb or xlr mic?

Usb: these mics are designed to be plug and play. They connect right into your pc and you don't need any extra gear to run them. The downside? Usually this ease of use comes with the cost of quality, both in mic build and quality of recording. You need a pc to run them which means, noise. Also, sometimes it's hard to monitor the audio on these mics (monitoring meaning having headphones to hear what you sound like in the mic, EXTREMELY important to listen for clipping, unwanted sounds etc.)

Xlr: these mics are your standard mics, they are plugged into an audio interface or mixing board via an xlr cable. They usually give you a lot more range and choice of mic and are easy to find high quality ones at even low price points. Downside? The start up cost is higher because you NEED that interface to plug it into but because of that you can also get this mic as far away from noisy things like your pc as possible because of how it's set up with the cables. You also have a lot to do a lot of set up and cable management so if space or portability is important you should probably get a USB or portable recorder instead.

Which one do I recommend?

I have both in the same mic. My go to beginner mic is the rode nt1 5th gen. This mic not only comes with everything you need in box (pop filter, shock mount, xlr and USB cables) but it is BOTH xlr and USB. So I would personally if I could only have one mic, get this and use it USB style until I could upgrade to an interface. Now if you have a lot of background noise this isn't the mic for you. But, check out the rode podmic xlr/USB instead. It is a dynamic mic so terrible for picking up quiet sounds but it will give you a TON of great back ground noise rejection plus a great sound quality.

If you are not ready for a stand alone mic, do not panic here's how you record stunning audios without a proper mic. Use your phone. I am deadly serious your phone has one of the BEST mics on it. Most smartphones have decent sound built in. All you have to do is make sure you position it correctly as far or close to your mouth as sounds good for your phone. Do a few test recordings on your voice recording app to see what works then, put the phone in a sock so you just cover the mic. This is your free pop filter/windshield. It will catch some of those plosives (words with a p, b, or d, sound will make a popping noise that cannot be edited out so the sock will help soften that a little plus remove the crackle of air from your breathing into the mic).

Whatever you do, do not use a headset mic. Most of them are trash. Yes that includes gamer ones, yes that also includes office ones too. Even the expensive ones. If you are spending money to get a mic, get a proper mic. Please also, do not use laptop mics. They are usually also pretty awful, your better off trying the phone.

Finally some quick advice for people wanting to get into this. I've had people literally tell me, "Secret, I don't care what you think about mics and your trial and error, I'm just going to buy the most expensive mic I can find because it has to be the best!" Expensive does not mean good for you. I have mics in my locker that cost hundreds, I have a couple special purchases that set me back thousands and every single time I find myself recording on my very cheap gear because it sounds better. My 3dio pro is collecting dust because that 5k (I live in nz and it cost a TON in shipping) mic doesn't sound half as good as the 100 nzd clippies I got on a whim and am OBSESSED with. Your voice is unique to you. It has frequencies and nuances that will not sound amazing on every mic. The mic that fits your voice and makes it shine might not be that 10k Neumann U87 (although I wish I could try it out one day...) it might be on the much cheaper one you have had for literal years in the back of your closet!

The best comment I ever got was from a friend. I was testing out my beloved rode nt1 and they said to me, "Secret, I don't know what you did with this mic but it makes your voice sound the most powerful it has in years." And that was my goal. This audio I sent them was raw. I did not even have to edit. So please for the love of hypnosis, stick to your budget and do your research. Some places around the world do mic testing and if you can find one, I would suggest it. If you have a friend who has a mic you are thinking of buying, ask to try it. If you find a youtube review of a mic, try and find one with someone with a similar range to your voice to see what it could sound like for you before you purchase and get to know what is important in a mic for you, your voice and your recording situation. The room is just as important as the gear.

Now, can you fix a bad mic in post? Absolutely, there are a ton of things you can do to a recording to make it sound polished in editing but personally, I like a raw, uncut sound to my recordings. It feels a lot more personal and I like that. Plus I am bad at mixing and I hate the sound of my own voice so do not panic if your mic isn't quite what you wanted, you can play around with the eq, compression etc until you get a sound you want (but still please don't blow 10k on a mic first time. It's not worth it.)

Final finally: the person I learned all my mic knowledge from is called Podcastage on YouTube please go check him out. He has incredible resources for finding your perfect mic and reviews on pretty much every mic you can think of. Remember, be resourceful, stick to your budget and think about what you want in a mic before you click buy and happy hunting!

I can't wait to hear what you'll record. 💜

[secret-subject]

I hope this cake was worth the wait! 😈

[secret-subject]

Equipment for audios?

Oh yea here we are at the nerdy side of hypnokink, I'm a total mic nerd and I am always getting asked, what equipment do I use for recording?

For different things (spoken word, music, asmr etc etc) you need different set ups but generally...

I have a zoom f3 which I plug into it either a matched pair of clippy ems mics for asmr or my rode nt1 5th gen for basic hypnosis audios. This is a portable recorder with 32 bit float and automatically sets the gain for you so no clipping! The reason I much prefer a portable recorder is two things. One versatility, they can be used stand alone or plugged into a pc for a handy interface so you have options. Two, if you (like me) dabble in asmr content you need the LEAST amount of background noise possible and most computers are loud. Yes, even the quiet ones trust me I've spent five years trying to have a quiet pc, going portable so I can turn off my pc and use my phone (or my brain) for the words to record is a lot easier and wayyyy less noise.

Now the zoom f3 is a little pricey and not very beginner friendly (it is what they call in the biz prosummer level gear) so here are some other portable recorders I have tried that I like for people on a budget/more beginner friendly:

-zoom h3: this is a binaural/ambisonic portable microphone and it not only as my seal of approval but some of my asmr girlies as well use this mic in their content, so you know it's good.

-tascam dr-05x: this little portable recorder is so good I regularly use it in recordings, the only downside is you NEED a windshield on it because it is that sensitive of a mic. It also has a little bit of a high level of self noise but with some cleaning this is an easy fix.

-zoom h4n pro: this is a little wild card but it was my first portable recorder. While the tascam absolutely blew this one out of the water for me personally, I do like that this recorder also has two xlr ports on bottom as well as binaural mics so it gives you a lot of options in one device. The only downside is I just didn't find the sound quality of the onboard mics to be that special with my voice and sometimes the self noise was a little much.

Now let's chat microphones!

Are they even that important? Yes. There are so many times I settle down to listen to some audio hypnosis of an evening and the second I hear the quality of the audio I am put off and a lot of the time, it's your mic or mic settings. Now yes, I am a snob about these things but here are so tips for getting a mic that works for you.

Firstly, usb or xlr mic?

Usb: these mics are designed to be plug and play. They connect right into your pc and you don't need any extra gear to run them. The downside? Usually this ease of use comes with the cost of quality, both in mic build and quality of recording. You need a pc to run them which means, noise. Also, sometimes it's hard to monitor the audio on these mics (monitoring meaning having headphones to hear what you sound like in the mic, EXTREMELY important to listen for clipping, unwanted sounds etc.)

Xlr: these mics are your standard mics, they are plugged into an audio interface or mixing board via an xlr cable. They usually give you a lot more range and choice of mic and are easy to find high quality ones at even low price points. Downside? The start up cost is higher because you NEED that interface to plug it into but because of that you can also get this mic as far away from noisy things like your pc as possible because of how it's set up with the cables. You also have a lot to do a lot of set up and cable management so if space or portability is important you should probably get a USB or portable recorder instead.

Which one do I recommend?

I have both in the same mic. My go to beginner mic is the rode nt1 5th gen. This mic not only comes with everything you need in box (pop filter, shock mount, xlr and USB cables) but it is BOTH xlr and USB. So I would personally if I could only have one mic, get this and use it USB style until I could upgrade to an interface. Now if you have a lot of background noise this isn't the mic for you. But, check out the rode podmic xlr/USB instead. It is a dynamic mic so terrible for picking up quiet sounds but it will give you a TON of great back ground noise rejection plus a great sound quality.

If you are not ready for a stand alone mic, do not panic here's how you record stunning audios without a proper mic. Use your phone. I am deadly serious your phone has one of the BEST mics on it. Most smartphones have decent sound built in. All you have to do is make sure you position it correctly as far or close to your mouth as sounds good for your phone. Do a few test recordings on your voice recording app to see what works then, put the phone in a sock so you just cover the mic. This is your free pop filter/windshield. It will catch some of those plosives (words with a p, b, or d, sound will make a popping noise that cannot be edited out so the sock will help soften that a little plus remove the crackle of air from your breathing into the mic).

Whatever you do, do not use a headset mic. Most of them are trash. Yes that includes gamer ones, yes that also includes office ones too. Even the expensive ones. If you are spending money to get a mic, get a proper mic. Please also, do not use laptop mics. They are usually also pretty awful, your better off trying the phone.

Finally some quick advice for people wanting to get into this. I've had people literally tell me, "Secret, I don't care what you think about mics and your trial and error, I'm just going to buy the most expensive mic I can find because it has to be the best!" Expensive does not mean good for you. I have mics in my locker that cost hundreds, I have a couple special purchases that set me back thousands and every single time I find myself recording on my very cheap gear because it sounds better. My 3dio pro is collecting dust because that 5k (I live in nz and it cost a TON in shipping) mic doesn't sound half as good as the 100 nzd clippies I got on a whim and am OBSESSED with. Your voice is unique to you. It has frequencies and nuances that will not sound amazing on every mic. The mic that fits your voice and makes it shine might not be that 10k Neumann U87 (although I wish I could try it out one day...) it might be on the much cheaper one you have had for literal years in the back of your closet!

The best comment I ever got was from a friend. I was testing out my beloved rode nt1 and they said to me, "Secret, I don't know what you did with this mic but it makes your voice sound the most powerful it has in years." And that was my goal. This audio I sent them was raw. I did not even have to edit. So please for the love of hypnosis, stick to your budget and do your research. Some places around the world do mic testing and if you can find one, I would suggest it. If you have a friend who has a mic you are thinking of buying, ask to try it. If you find a youtube review of a mic, try and find one with someone with a similar range to your voice to see what it could sound like for you before you purchase and get to know what is important in a mic for you, your voice and your recording situation. The room is just as important as the gear.

Now, can you fix a bad mic in post? Absolutely, there are a ton of things you can do to a recording to make it sound polished in editing but personally, I like a raw, uncut sound to my recordings. It feels a lot more personal and I like that. Plus I am bad at mixing and I hate the sound of my own voice so do not panic if your mic isn't quite what you wanted, you can play around with the eq, compression etc until you get a sound you want (but still please don't blow 10k on a mic first time. It's not worth it.)

Final finally: the person I learned all my mic knowledge from is called Podcastage on YouTube please go check him out. He has incredible resources for finding your perfect mic and reviews on pretty much every mic you can think of. Remember, be resourceful, stick to your budget and think about what you want in a mic before you click buy and happy hunting!

I can't wait to hear what you'll record. 💜

[secret-subject]

Hopping on anon because we're SO nervous, but... as a very ace/arospec OSDD system that loves gentler hypnosis, THANK YOU for all of the work you do, and for also helping us realize that we can still love hypno and hypnokink (even if it's gentler and in a more "domestic" sort of way)! It's helped us so much with unlearning and recovering from some internalized shame we had about being kinky aces, and helped us learn that we can still love the scene and the content– even if we aren't into the heavier or more hardcore aspects of it. We haven't been able to really "drop" into trance– can't do that with a brain this buzzy and active– but your audios are the closest we've ever gotten to the feeling, and your work / who you are as a person is positively wonderful.

So just yeah, thank you for being you!!

(Also gotta say, that soft Siren sleep audio you did years back is a BIG favorite of ours. Your voice and cadence, the way you carry yourself, is just... incredibly gentle and soft; we love your work so much!!)

Well thank you for this lovely message!! I think its always important that we have space to be ourselves and even over the years when people tried to tell me which box I should fit in, I'm very flexible but very into doing things my way. So I'm always appreciative when people notice it and it inspires others to do the same. 💜🥹

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if you're an evil villain then you should prove it?~

this is how you flirt right?-

Oh dear... well as an individual with a villainous streak I don't need to prove myself. My work speaks for itself, especially in the minds of those who have consumed my years and years of diabolical shenanigans. But I guess, if I had to say anything to show everyone I am in fact a villain, all I need to remind y'all is that for some of you, this is all you need to hear my voice. These are my words after all.

You can thank me in the comments hypnokinky people. 😉😈

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Ahhhh I'm so happy to help where I can... 😉

i have been listening to hypnosis for HOURS thank you @secret-subject for being my new obsession

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AHHHHHHHHH!! 😱

(translation: new song cover out and it's tetris themed go and check it out now!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-3iQtKmdMM&lc=UgwjAas_KNCIdgggoIV4AaABAg

art by DanggeunOi production/mixing by Broken Screen video by NotShora

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So this is an interesting read. On one hand I do agree with some of the things mentioned but as a full time hypnokink audio creator, I do think there is a way to make files ethically and I feel like I've been pushing to make my work best I can do in the years I've been doing this. (I started out in 2017 and went full time on 2019.)

Firstly, I think I would like to acknowledge where I think Nath is right on this topic. There are people out here making work with no scripts or CW (content warning) present and this is still a very normalized thing from the people I've spoken to over the years. I know there is a trend to "tag" the work with key words but as a personal preference I would rather feature a detailed description as well as tags because a tag doesn't tell me as a listener exactly what is in the file. Yes, we all make mistakes and sometimes things don't make it into the cw but that is always why it's important for our audiences to hold us accountable and I am always thankful for feedback.

On the topic of addiction, yes this happens and yes it is a gross use of platform, however there is also a market/niche for this style of content and where there is want for it there will be people profiting off of it. I'm not saying that is good, its clearly not but also I feel like listeners also need to take accountability for what they consume. If you can't do a conscious listen of audios ahead of time, maybe it's best to stick to playing either with friends you know, or only using SFW audio hypnosis. I speak from experience, I am a person with a "sticky brain" and I've been down that rabbit hole of content before. I learned how to manage myself and have some self control when it comes to what I am listening to. It wasn't easy but it has made me a better subject for it.

Finally, I want to say something as a long time creator who's entire income comes from hypnosis content and my incredible supportive audience who have listened to my work over the years. We have been stigmatized heavily on the internet by both people within the community and those vanilla people in power who do not understand what it is we do. We are not dangerous on the whole. There are so many of us who only want to do good and provide a space for safe, effective and kinky fun times. Platforms demonize and demonetize us constantly for no reason but saying we are mind controlling people and coersing them into paying us for content, which is so far from the case. We have been fighting to stay here to the point that honestly, I've been very close to retirement myself due to the stress it puts on my mind and my body (I am chronically ill and stress physically hurts me). I hate soapboxing like this, but I truly feel that this conversation is a lot deeper and I really encourage people to open a dialog about better (not best because no one is perfect) practices when it comes to doing this.

Again, this is one person's opinion and I am heavily biased by my position in this community and my livelihood and the only reason I wanted to say my piece is because honestly, a lot of stigma comes with doing what we do. I guess that's just some food for thought and I would love to hear more from people on this topic. I personally feel like I've done the best I can and I will continue to strive for better.

What is the most dangerous hypno thing you can do?

Is a question someone asked on Reddit. My answer is a bit of a hot take, but I think it's important to share

I think online files are the most dangerous way to do hypnosis. It's very hard to tell how dangerous a file is going to be before you try it, and you're doing it alone, the creator of the file is unavailable to provide aftercare or help you get back on your feet. On the contrary, many content creators make more money if you buy more of their files, so they encourage a dependency or addiction to their files in their fans. It's very easy to (through peer pressure or because you're a newbie) stumble upon bad stuff and get drawn in without knowing how to keep yourself safe or free yourself from it. The shame of getting yourself caught in this mess because of sexual desire often makes it very hard to seek help.

Yes, I'd say the most dangerous thing in hypnokink is online files.

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Twinning 😎

🎨: @/jakisalt

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Who did your model and do they take commissions?

Yes! So my model mamas are fang and bogiewogi! Fang is my amazing artist who did the art for both mine and Norma's models and bogiewogi did the L2D rigging and is also fantastic.

They both do take commissions but I think they are both closed right now. But, I would keep an eye on their twitters they normally have waitlists or post when they are open for comms.

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Okay sure... I'll do the trend.

Vtuber vs irl booba. Told you they match. Both equally as hypnotic right? 😈

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And I told you for YEARS I was an evil villain and yet none of you believed me... well, I told you so! 😉

What is a hypnoctic induction if not a villain monologue.

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*Claps my hands together*

Your banner and. Avatar give me life.

Do you have an art tag? I need it for completely scientific reasons like studying gravitational pulls and such.

Heya! So I do not but if people wanted to come up with a fan art tag for possible future and past fan art that might be cool. I don't get a lot of fan art but I could use the art tag for future comms and skebs I get too... 🤔

[secret-subject]

Okay but when did this place become full of bots trying to make me their sugar baby... and do they know I have a patreon if they really want to pay me so bad. 😆