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 * Note that all sound settings for background sounds apply to the preview immediately, so you can check how it sounds without starting the training.
 * First few sound styles are available in free version, the rest - in [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
+* Also in [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] you can [[Special:MyLanguage/Sound_style#Download_new_sound_style|download]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Sound_style#Custom_file_as_a_sound_style|create]] new sound styles.
 <embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/EKgam3WO8aQ</embedvideo>
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 === <span id="Metronome_style">Metronome style</span> ===
 Works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
 * Some metronome styles are available for a free version, the rest - for [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
 * Vibration works only if your device supports it.<br />
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 === <span id="Phase_transition_style">Phase transition style</span> ===
 Works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
 * Some styles are available for a free version, the rest - for [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
 * Vibration works only if your device supports it.<br />
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 === <span id="Occasional_sound_style">Occasional sound style</span> ===
 Works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
-* You can [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Download_new_background_sound_style|download]] and create new occasional sound styles the similar way as [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Custom_file_as_background_sound_style|background sound style]]. Please make sure the sound is short enough to fit nicely into your sound experience.
+* Also in [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] you can [[Special:MyLanguage/Sound_style#Download_new_sound_style|download]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Sound_style#Custom_file_as_a_sound_style|create]] new sound styles.
 == <span id="Other_sounds">Other sounds</span> ==

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 * Note that the sound will be faded the very same way as for the default if you have [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|those options]] turned on.
 * It is available for [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
 === <span id="Fade_time_and_Fade_level">Fade time and Fade level</span> ===

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 Using of those settings lets you finish and start with the phases in a smooth way, as they inform you about the end of a phase coming. It works for [[Special:MyLanguage/repose_cycle|repose cycle]] as well. <br />
 * On the picture below there is a graph of a sound volume, and what happens if you set the values of ''fade time'' and ''fade level'' other than zero (in this case, Fade time = 3, Fade level = 80%). The sound has a regular volume during the "inhale" until the 3rd second before the phase transition, then it subsides for 80% (that means to 20% of initial volume). When another phase, "exhale", starts, the sound goes back to the regular volume in 3 seconds. <br />
-[[File:prana_breath_fade_level_fade_time_scheme.jpg]]<br />
+[[File:prana_breath_fade_level_fade_time_scheme.png|640px]]<br />
 Set those values this way:
 # Press on the green seek bar right to "Fade time" and "Fade level" item.
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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_%28music%29 Pitch] is the quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as "higher" and "lower" in the sense associated with musical melodies.<br />
 If you choose to turn the "Diverse pitch" switch on, the metronome sound will become higher from the phase beginning to its middle, and lower - from its middle till its end. Please see the graph below for clearing it out. In the case shown, a phase that lasts 9 seconds, will obtain the highest pitch at 4,5 seconds.<br />
-[[File:prana_breath_metronome_pitch.png]]<br />
+[[File:prana_breath_metronome_pitch.png|640px]]<br />
 It can guide you through the phase effectively, along with [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|"fade time" and "fade level"]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Diverse_pitch_2|phase transition diverse pitch]].<br />
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 If you choose to turn the "Diverse pitch" switch on, the phase transition sounds will have different pitches as on the graph below. "Retain" sound pitch is the highest, then go "inhale", "exhale" and "sustain" sounds. As you might notice, this pitch chart is much alike the [[Special:MyLanguage/Settings_tab#Training_chart|Line training chart]].<br />
-[[File:prana_breath_phase_transition_pitch.jpg]]<br />
+[[File:prana_breath_phase_transition_pitch.png|640px]]<br />
 It can guide you through the cycle effectively, along with [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|"fade time" and "fade level"]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Diverse_pitch|metronome diverse pitch]]<br />

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 === <span id="Notification_sound_style">Notification sound style</span> ===
-''"Notification sound"'' can be heard when your [[Special:MyLanguage/Reminders_tab|reminder]] triggers. Choosing its style works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
+''"Notification sound"'' can be heard when your [[Special:MyLanguage/Reminders_tab|reminder]] triggers. Choosing its style is available for Android 8.0 and later.
-*  Vibration works only if your device supports it.
+* Once you tap on this item you will be redirected to system settings, from where you can choose the notification sound style. <br />
 === <span id="Text-to-speech">Text-to-speech</span> ===

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 # Choose "Download".
 # You will be redirected to a special wiki page with new sound styles. There you can listen to and download new sound files. They will be imported to the app automatically.
-* Note that the sound will be faded the very same way as for the default if you've have [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|those options]] turned on.
+* Note that the sound will be faded the very same way as for the default if you have [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|those options]] turned on.
 * It is available for [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
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 # Listen to the chosen background sound style, if you wish. Press "Save" again.
 * If you haven't chosen a separate track for some phase, the same track as for a previous phase will be played.
-* Note that the sound will be faded the very same way as for the default if you've have [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|those options]] turned on.
+* Note that the sound will be faded the very same way as for the default if you have [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|those options]] turned on.
 * It is available for [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
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 === <span id="Background_sound_channels">Background sound channels</span> ===
-You can add a couple background sound channels (the quantity depends on your device). All of channels that are on, will be played at the same time during the training. Here is how you add, edit and remove new sound channels:
+You can add a couple of background sound channels (the quantity depends on your device). The channels that are on, will be played during the training all at the same time. Here is how you add, edit and remove new sound channels:
 # In Sounds tab, tap on big "+" button on bottom left.
 # Choose "Background sound" item.
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 # In Sounds tab, tap on big "+" button on bottom left.
 # Choose "Occasional sound" item.
-# If you need any channel no more, tap on "Garbage can" icon on the right to its name.
+# If you need any channel no more, tap on garbage can icon on the right to its name.
 === <span id="Volume_5">Volume</span> ===
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 == <span id="Troubleshooting">Troubleshooting</span> ==
-If you can't hear the sounds while practicing, there are four common reasons:
+If you can't hear the sounds while practicing, there are some common reasons:
 # your device sound volume is too low;
 # the app sounds are [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#Something_not_working|turned off]];

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 === <span id="Background_sound_style">Background sound style</span> ===
 # Tap on "Background sound style" item.
-# Tap on a style that you'd like, and listen to it right in this dialog.
+# Tap on a style that you'd like, and listen to it right there.
 # Once you've decided, press "Save" on top right.
 * Note that all sound settings for background sounds apply to the preview immediately, so you can check how it sounds without starting the training.
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 # If first, tap on "File" and find a track that you'd like.
 # If second, turn "For each phase" switch on and choose tracks for the phases you'd like, as well as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Repose_cycle|repose cycle]].
-# Tap on "Save on top right.
+# Tap on "Save" on top right.
-# Listen to the chosen music right in background sound style choice dialog, if you wish. Press OK.
+# Listen to the chosen background sound style, if you wish. Press "Save" again.
 * If you haven't chosen a separate track for some phase, the same track as for a previous phase will be played.
 * Note that the sound will be faded the very same way as for the default if you've have [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|those options]] turned on.

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 Here you can see different sound settings that are described in details below.
 * Note that all changes that you do here are applied to all your trainings, unless you have set [[Special:MyLanguage/Control_tab#Set_the_particular_sound_set_for_this_training_type|the particular sound set]] for a certain training type.
 == <span id="Background_sounds">Background sounds</span> ==
-'''''Background sounds''''' is the music that sounds during the breathing phases and [[Special:MyLanguage/repose_cycle|repose cycles]], and aims to help you concentrating on your practice and distinguishing one phase from another. This section is collapsed by default, so please expand it, tapping on its name.
+'''''Background sounds''''' is the music you hear during the breathing phases and [[Special:MyLanguage/repose_cycle|repose cycles]], and aims to help you concentrating on your practice and distinguishing one phase from another.
 <embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/W28BEdvRr7w</embedvideo>
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 === <span id="Background_sound_style">Background sound style</span> ===
 # Tap on "Background sound style" item.
-# Pick a style that you'd like, and listen to it right in this dialog.
+# Tap on a style that you'd like, and listen to it right in this dialog.
-# Once you've decided, press "OK".
+# Once you've decided, press "Save" on top right.
-* Note that all other settings for background sounds apply to the preview immediately, so you can check how it sounds without starting the training.
+* Note that all sound settings for background sounds apply to the preview immediately, so you can check how it sounds without starting the training.
 * First few sound styles are available in free version, the rest - in [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
 ==== <span id="Download_new_background_sound_style">Download new background sound style</span> ====
 You can get new sound styles that we've prepared for you:
 # Tap on "Background sound style" item.
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 # Mark the check boxes of the phases you'd like to be silent. You can choose neither one, some or all of them. Press OK.
-=== <span id="Fix_the_sounds_in_4.0_-_4.3">Fix the sounds in 4.0 - 4.3</span> ===
+=== <span id="Background_sound_channels">Background sound channels</span> ===
 You can add a couple background sound channels (the quantity depends on your device). All of channels that are on, will be played at the same time during the training. Here is how you add, edit and remove new sound channels:
 # In Sounds tab, tap on big "+" button on bottom left.
 # Choose "Background sound" item.
 # Set its volume and style the very same way as for the main channel. Same works with editing.
-# If you don't need it anymore, tap on "Garbage can" icon on the right to its name.
+# If you don't need it anymore, tap on garbage can icon on the right to its name.
 * Note that [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|sound fading]] is not applied to any other background sound channel but the main one.
 == <span id="Metronome">Metronome</span> ==
-'''''Metronome''''' is the regular ticking sound during your training that aims to help you to keep track of time while practicing and to concentrate on this very moment.
+'''''Metronome''''' is the regular ticking sound during your training that aims to help you keeping track of time while practicing and concentrating on this very moment.
 <embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/JElu3pB8hFE</embedvideo>
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 == <span id="Phase_transition">Phase transition</span> ==
-'''''Phase transition''''' is the sound that indicates the shift between breath phases (or [[Special:MyLanguage/repose_cycle|repose cycles]]) that aims to guide you trough the training and to help you to distinguish one phase from another.
+'''''Phase transition''''' is the sound that indicates the shift between breathing phases (or [[Special:MyLanguage/repose_cycle|repose cycles]]) that aims to guide you trough the training and to help you distinguishing one phase from another.
 <embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/fz8G-j-bhsA</embedvideo>
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 It can guide you through the cycle effectively, along with [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Fade_time_and_Fade_level|"fade time" and "fade level"]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Diverse_pitch|metronome diverse pitch]]<br />
 == <span id="Occasional_sounds">Occasional sounds</span> ==
 '''''Occasional sounds''''' are the random occurring sounds that may spice up your breathing experience.
 * They are available for [[Special:MyLanguage/Guru_version|Guru version]] only.
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 <embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/P5vPy0Mee5w</embedvideo>
 === <span id="Occasional_sound_channels">Occasional sound channels</span> ===
 You can add one or a couple occasional sound channels (the quantity depends on your device). All of channels that are on, will be played during the training. Here is how you add, edit and remove new sound channels:
 # In Sounds tab, tap on big "+" button on bottom left.
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 # If you need any channel no more, tap on "Garbage can" icon on the right to its name.
 === <span id="Volume_5">Volume</span> ===
 Works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sounds|background sounds volume]].
 === <span id="Frequency_2">Frequency</span> ===
-Thus the sound is played randomly, you can affect how often it will occur. Set the needed frequency - from "very rare" to "very often".
+Although the sound is played randomly, you can affect how often it will occur. Set the needed frequency - from "very rare" to "very often", that is from once in approximately 4 seconds to about 1 minute.
 === <span id="Occasional_sound_style">Occasional sound style</span> ===
 Works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
-* You can [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Download_new_background_sound_style|download]] and create new occasional sound styles the similar way as [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Custom_file_as_background_sound_style|background sound style]]. Please make6 sure the sound is short enough to fit nicely into your sound experience.
+* You can [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Download_new_background_sound_style|download]] and create new occasional sound styles the similar way as [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Custom_file_as_background_sound_style|background sound style]]. Please make sure the sound is short enough to fit nicely into your sound experience.
 == <span id="Other_sounds">Other sounds</span> ==
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 *'''''NB!''''' For Android 8.0 and later, you will be redirected to system settings, from where you can choose the notification sound style. <br />
 === <span id="Text-to-speech">Text-to-speech</span> ===
 You can voice phase transition, breath methods and chants with text-to-speech. Please note it's not a human voice and in some language it may sound abrupt and unnatural.
 # Mark or unmark the check box needed.
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 # your device sound volume is too low;
 # the app sounds are [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#Something_not_working|turned off]];
 # you have modified [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#Something_not_working|animator duration scale]] or turned it off.
 [[Category:Tabs{{#translation:}}|^Prana Breath^]]

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−	[[Category:Tabs{{#translation:}}\|~~Tabs~~]]	+
		+	[[Category:Tabs{{#translation:}}\|^Prana Breath^]]

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 # Press on the green seek bar right to "Frequency" item.
 # Scroll to the left or to the right to change the value, in the range from 1 s to 10 s.
-# You can listen how it sounds without exiting this tab, taping on "Metronome style" item above.
+# You can listen how it sounds without exiting this tab, taping on "Metronome style" item below.
 === <span id="Metronome_style">Metronome style</span> ===
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 Works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sounds|background sounds volume]].
 === <span id="Stop_sound_style">Stop sound style</span> ===
 ''"Stop sound"'' can be heard if the training is stopped so you can know that without looking at the screen in [[Special:MyLanguage/Training_tab|Training tab]].  Choosing its style works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
 * Vibration works only if your device supports it.<br />
 === <span id="Notification_sound_style">Notification sound style</span> ===
 ''"Notification sound"'' can be heard when your [[Special:MyLanguage/Reminders_tab|reminder]] triggers. Choosing its style works the same way as for [[Special:MyLanguage/Sounds_tab#Background_sound_style|background sounds style]].
 *  Vibration works only if your device supports it.