Since writing my post about the Caribbean Ring Tone Mystery, I continue to produce custom ringtones from time to time. Like making new 3D graphics for Creative Minds’ Music (pictured above), making new ringtones is therapeutic for me. Making a new ringtone is usually a small project that can provide me with a creative outlet without a significant investment of time. Some of these ringtones exclusively use my smallest and least expensive instrument, my Alesis Ion synthesizer (pictured). I created custom sound-programs using the Ion to produce these small ringtones.
My goal for the first ringtones was to make ones that would not be offensive during a work-meeting — or, heaven forbid, during a funeral. I’ve heard it happen. From this I noted a couple of underlying requirements for ringtones: 1) Ringtone volume – Be sensitive to the location that the ringtone will be heard. A ringtone intended for use in a work environment needs to be more subtle (perhaps, softer) that a ringtone intended for a mobile-phone that you wish to hear from a distant room. I have encountered ringtones that have been too loud or too soft. 2) Ringtone length – Apple does not allow ringtones longer than 20 seconds. A too-long length is the reason CMM Ringtone #5 is absent from the group of ringtones below.
Alesis Ion Synthesizer
Feel free to use any these ringtones for your personal use. I request that you obtain permission from me for commercial utilization. Inquire if you are interested in commissioning reasonably-priced, custom ringtones made to and for your specific requirements.
I totally “ditto” the previous comment by Kenny! Soothing! I know of several people who adamantly use such ringtones to “soften the shock” of an incoming call. I, personally, really like the Carrynabean!! It would make me feel Happy to be getting a call. Will have to get you to help me get it on my phone!
I, for one, like the ring tone! I have heard some awful tones of the ringing variety – it is nice to hear a RT that is not obtrusive. In fact, I would even go as far as to say that this particular RT is absolutely soothing…….:>)