Converting I-Doser Files from DRG to MP3

While the I-Doser brainwave entrainment files are a novel and enjoyable concept, many people are turned off because of the proprietary file type requiring the use of the proprietary software and thus, the use of a computer. Attempting to sleep with your headphones plugged into a computer is distracting, and often causes too much distraction for the dose to work.

I-Doser does offer 8 mp3 versions of their brainwave files. Unfortunately, these files are of the stronger varieties and are limited. Because of this, many people are attempting to convert their files into something that can be played from an iPod or similar mp3 player. Many go about this via re-recording methods; however, this can take a great deal of time as many files are 60 minutes in length. Likewise, the recording often misses or warps certain high frequency sounds, leading to a corrupted and unusable dose.

There is a way to convert the proprietary .drg files into a wav or mp3 file without loss of quality. It is very simple, and takes less than a minute. It should be noted that it is important to purchase the .drg files legally before converting them. Downloading hacks off the internet or a cracked version of I-Doser with all the files is illegal.

To convert the purchased .drg file into a wav file:

1. Download a program called SBagen. This is the original, opensource version of the brainwave generator. iDoser is the same program with a different encryption. This program is freeware and can be downloaded here.

2. Once you have downloaded this program, navigate to the Program File of the iDoser application. You can do this by going to Start > My Computer > Local Disk > Program Files > iDoser. Once in the iDoser files, find the file temp.xqp. Copy this file and paste it onto your Desktop. You can now close this window.

3. Now that you have SBagen downloaded and temp.xqp copied onto your desktop, open the iDoser app and start playing the dose you wish to convert. Just allow it to play and minimize the program.