Shhh…shhh…

Friday July 9th 2010, AT 12:30AM   2 Comments;

Maybe you do a lot of work at coffeehouses, and the chatter and bad playlists start to kind of wear you down, after awhile. Maybe you’re thinking of trying a white-noise machine for a baby that just won’t settle down. Maybe, like me, you’re just easily overwhelmed by sensory input. Simply Noise is like a free massage for your brain and soul. Here’s what you do: go to simplynoise.com, select the noise “color” you want (white, pink or brown), and adjust the volume to your liking. That’s all.

Here’s what the site says:

SimplyNoise is the best free color noise generator on the Internet, with over 10,000 new users discovering our site each day! All of our content is crafted by a professional Sound Designer to ensure the highest audio fidelity. Share SimplyNoise with co-workers, friends, and family with the social buttons next to the navigation bar. Make some noise, share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you!
Uses of SimplyNoise:
+ Sleep Aid
+ Enhance Privacy
+ Block Distractions
+ Mask Tinnitus
+ Pacify children and pets
+ Soothe Migraines
+ Increase Focus
+ Melt Away Stress

Historically, I’m kind of Queen of Headaches, and on days when I’ve got a real doozy but  just can’t stop to rest, the brown noise is particularly soothing. You can set a maximum volume and then set it to oscillate, which makes it sound like ocean waves. There’s also a sleep timer on it. Totally brilliant.

(Even though I wish they would call it something else. “Brown noise” kind of creeps me out.)

- E