If I really need to block out everything I use http://simplynoise.com/ and turn the brownian noise all the way up and turn on oscillation. It both calms me and lets me focus on what I need to do for extended periods.
I've tried downloading the loopable brown noise file, but when I put it on a loop in quicktime there's a break at the end of the loop which is annoying.
Anyone knows how to make a seamless loop?
edit: I've tried it in iTunes and the break isn't quite as annoying (though still there). You can make it a bit more "full" by playing the website (oscillating) and the loop file at the same time.
Also this seems like a perfect excuse to program a solution, if you are so inclined. I've used supercolider in the past and it was easy to pick up quickly. http://www.audiosynth.com/
I've found that - on a Mac - you can simply make a Dashboard widget with it. You have to go in the options and uncheck "Play audio only in dashboard", though.
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If I really need to block out everything I use http://simplynoise.com/ and turn the brownian noise all the way up and turn on oscillation. It both calms me and lets me focus on what I need to do for extended periods.
That is some awesome brown noise. Thanks!
I've tried it for a few minutes and I like it.
I've tried downloading the loopable brown noise file, but when I put it on a loop in quicktime there's a break at the end of the loop which is annoying.
Anyone knows how to make a seamless loop?
edit: I've tried it in iTunes and the break isn't quite as annoying (though still there). You can make it a bit more "full" by playing the website (oscillating) and the loop file at the same time.
Theres a wikipedia article that might have better sounds to loop, although they are shorter I believe: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colors_of_noise
Also this seems like a perfect excuse to program a solution, if you are so inclined. I've used supercolider in the past and it was easy to pick up quickly. http://www.audiosynth.com/
Try with audacity, import the audio file, select a region then I think its shift + space to loop
I've found that - on a Mac - you can simply make a Dashboard widget with it. You have to go in the options and uncheck "Play audio only in dashboard", though.
I'm excited about simplynoise.com. Thanks for the tip.
If you're an iPhone user, then try NatureSpace app with sounds of natural resources. It's really pleasant, effective, and free too.
Thanks! I'll have to try it out. I'm excited about trying the "white noise" idea!