myNoise
Focus: ambient sound and concentration. Shares white noise and focus music with A Soft Murmur. Freemium (A Soft Murmur: Free). Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.7 (A Soft Murmur: 4.5).
WebsiteFree planWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
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A Soft Murmur
A simple ambient sound mixer for focus, relaxation and sleep.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is A Soft Murmur?
A Soft Murmur is a free website that lets you mix ambient sounds such as rain, thunder, waves, wind, fire and coffee-shop chatter, each with its own volume slider. A built-in timer stops or fades the sound, which makes it handy for focused work sessions or winding down.
Pros
- Nothing to install or sign up for
- Mix sounds with separate volumes
- Built-in fade-out timer
Cons
- Small selection of sounds
- Needs an open browser tab
Who should use A Soft Murmur
People who focus better with calm background noise while studying or working.
Who may not need it
Anyone who prefers music or complete silence while they work.
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