The paranormal field is vast and full of questions. Every day, strides are being taken to develop hardware and software that will help us communicate with the dead more easily; the Frank's Box and the Ovilus (interestingly, this device is no longer in production) are just two electronic communication devices some paranormal investigators use.

Recently, I discovered a new software program called evpmaker. Created by Stefan Bion, this free software program takes audio files you choose or create and breaks them into bits of random sound which you then play continuously while recording a session. These sounds mimic the band-sweeping process on a ghost box - minus the white noise.  In turn, this is - theoretically - supposed to encourage any spirits who may be present to manipulate those sounds into identifiable words you are supposed to be able to hear in real time, just like the ghost box allows you to hear responses in real time. However, because this software is still so new, there's no documentation on its success or failure as a reliable form of communication.

So, it's time to experiment.  I downloaded the software, and after sorting out how to record a session without generating echo and horrifying feedback (thanks to HighSpirit75 for the assistance), I'm ready to try it out and see how it performs. Results will, of course, be documented here, so that you can make your own call on whether or not you want to try this software. Just remember that results can and probably will vary; I might get nothing, but you might get clear responses. Or, you may get nothing, but someone else may get clear responses. There are a lot of variables to take into account, so if you decide to try this software out for yourself, try to keep that in mind.

Stay tuned!