Tag: ambient sound

Noizio

Noizio is a slick, flexible, and free(!) app that plays ambient sounds. I just installed it on my Mac and iPhone to use when listening to music isn’t proper for the task at hand.1

The current version offers fifteen ambient sounds. I dig the simplicity and ability to mix the various sounds at different volumes. Saving different “Mixtures” will be fun to try.

If you’re a fan of Coffitivity, Noizio is worth checking out. 🙂

Just turn on the sound and allow yourself to become engulfed in the tranquil sounds of nature. Whether you wish to feel as if you’re sitting near a fireplace under a cozy blanket, or that you’re meditating on a desolate sea shore as gusts of wind ruffle your hair, Noizio will be there to set the mood. With this ambient sound equalizer, not only will you be able to relax, but you will also increase your productivity, as you’re trying to concentrate on your work!

  1.  Playing in the background while I write this post: Campfire, Winter Wind, and Deep Space. ↩

Rdio playlists without lyrics

My colleague, Dennis Hong, posted about his music preference while working: Add Some Urgency to Your Daily Workflow. Movie soundtracks are cool, and I wanted to share a couple Rdio playlists or stations — generally without words — that I’ve used for awhile.

Ambient by Timmii is:

Pertaining to or noting sounds that create a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

Concentrate by Trent Walton and 33 collaborators are:

Songs with few or no words. Maybe not too many songs from any one artist.

Occasionally, I’ll listen to the Rdio Baroque station.