NeverloopWhat white noise is
White noise has equal energy at every pitch. To the ear that sounds bright: a steady hiss, like an untuned radio or a strong fan. Because it covers every pitch at once, it is good at masking other sounds, such as voices in the next room or traffic.
If it is too harsh
Use the tone control to take the edge off, or switch colour. Pink noise tilts the energy towards the lows and sounds more like rain; brown noise tilts it further and sounds like a low rumble. Many people settle on one of those after starting with white.
Generated, not recorded
The noise here is computed as it plays, so it has no loop point and no audible seam, however long it runs.
Questions
- Is white noise the same as pink or brown noise?
- No. White noise is even across pitches; pink and brown lean towards the lows and sound softer.
- Why is my white noise quieter at the top when I move Tone?
- Tone is a filter: turned down, it removes the highs and makes the noise darker.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. The web player is free, with no sign-up and no ads.
Neverloop for iPhone and Mac
The same music in an app: plays in the background and with the screen locked, works offline, and adds Lo-fi Desk without a break, focus cycles you build yourself, a breathing mode with a pacer, and saved variations.