Why this exists
Mission
Turn background sound into a small ritual of comfort. Brown noise helps many people focus or sleep, but it can feel sterile. This project adds just enough character—a gentle engine throb, a hint of motion, and a window to the void—to make long sessions feel companionable rather than clinical.
How it works
Your browser synthesizes brown noise in real time (no tracking beacons, no cloud rendering). Filters shape the tone, LFOs add slow movement, and a compressor keeps things smooth. The starfield is a lightweight canvas animation that speeds up during “hyperspace” to match the sound sweep.
Who will like it
- Folks who prefer brown noise (more bass, less hissy than white noise)
- People with ADHD/ADD or sensory sensitivities who benefit from steady, low-frequency sound
- Remote workers who want to feel “on the bridge,” not in a silent room
- Anyone who enjoys cozy sci-fi ambience without lyrics or melodies
Design choices
- Privacy first: Everything runs client-side. Start/stop at will.
- Accessible controls: Big sliders, numeric feedback, and a VU meter.
- Ambient by default: Subtle by design—no jump scares, no ads blasting audio.
- Minimal IP footprint: Aliased ship names that nod to classics without claiming them.
Support & roadmap
If you find this useful, a coffee helps keep the reactors humming. Planned ideas: preset sharing, timers, offline packs, and creator-friendly loop exports.
Credits
Built with Python, JS, Web Audio API + Django. Inspired by decades of soothing starship hums and everyone who (will) ever fell asleep to them.