https://mynoise.net/ All recent updates from myNoise: new sound generators, blog posts, features, and behind-the-scenes notes from Stéphane. en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/berkshiresWaterNaturalNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/berkshiresWaterNaturalNoiseGenerator.php Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Berkshire Waters was recorded on a rainy day in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA. The session started with the gentle patter of rain falling on the forest canopy, then moved alongside lively streams awakened by the weather, before ending at the edge of a calm lake. https://mynoise.net/vlog.php?ep=20260410 https://mynoise.net/vlog.php?ep=20260410 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 We believe what we see. But with sound, we often hear what we want to believe. In this episode, I explore the subjectivity of listening, starting with a curious switch on my desk. Then I introduce three ways to represent sound visually... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/gongVibrationsMeditatationSoundscape.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/gongVibrationsMeditatationSoundscape.php Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000 A gong vibrates with far more complexity than the air around it reveals. Some of its deepest motions stay mostly in the metal itself. By placing contact microphones directly on the surface, I captured vibrations that conventional microphones usually miss... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#rebranding https://mynoise.net/blog.php#rebranding Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 "I strongly dislike the new UI." "I must say that I am quite impressed, the layout looks awesome." "This redesign sucks." "Not really sure I even noticed the change." ... The comments over the new branding of myNoise cover a large spectrum, which was to be expected. And those who dislike it deliver their message in a stronger voice than the others ;) So, let me explain where it came from. https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/voiceInTheWoods.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/voiceInTheWoods.php Tue, 3 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Walk the trails of the Berkshires long enough, and you may hear a singing voice echoing through the trees. Her name is Corinne and when she needs to reconnect, she goes barefoot into the forest. She listens first, then answers — a few notes, then a song. https://mynoise.net/blog.php#BidWix https://mynoise.net/blog.php#BidWix Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 I’ve been quiet on this blog, but not inactive. New generators went online, a lot of small code fixes landed, and a new Vlog episode was out. One change I’m especially glad: I moved the Vlog away from Vimeo. It now lives on myNoise (that was quite a work to complete). Last month alone, the Vlog would have hit Vimeo’s 2TB monthly limit, which could have meant an account suspension. So, thanks for making the Vlog such a success! And then, there is that next thing I built... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/dissociativeTranceMusicGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/dissociativeTranceMusicGenerator.php Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 If psytrance is associated with psychedelic experiences, what about dissociatives? Introducing Dissotrance, a fresh, experimental, trance-adjacent genre introduced by NorefavirenZ, a Finnish electronic music artist, myNoise fan, and explorer of the subconscious. https://mynoise.net/vlog.php?ep=20260204 https://mynoise.net/vlog.php?ep=20260204 Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 What do a coffee machine and a guitar have in common? More than you think! This episode starts in a kitchen and ends deep inside sound itself... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/sherbrookeStreetAmbienceGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/sherbrookeStreetAmbienceGenerator.php Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 An urban soundscape recorded on Sherbrooke Street in Montréal. Layers of traffic, distant voices, and the gentle rhythm of passing cars create a steady, spacious noise bed for focus... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/customMinimalism.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/customMinimalism.php Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 This soundscape demonstrates how powerful the Composite technique on myNoise can be... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#happy2026 https://mynoise.net/blog.php#happy2026 Tue, 6 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The world is becoming crazier. Or maybe I am becoming grumpy and old. Or it is probably both... But myNoise is still here, offering moments of calm for everyone who needs it... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/windyForestNaturalNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/windyForestNaturalNoiseGenerator.php Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 We all know the word rainforest. There is however no such thing as a windforest. Yet anyone who has spent time in the woods knows how much wind defines its sound... https://mynoise.net/vlog.php?ep=20251216 https://vimeo.com/showcase/12003202?video=1146660687 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 In this second episode, I explain what frequency really means, why it feels mysterious when it doesn’t have to be, and then we explore what sound really is and why our ears hear only a certain range of frequencies. https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/drumAndBassAmbientMusicGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/drumAndBassAmbientMusicGenerator.php Tue, 2 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 I've been feeling adventurous lately, exploring territories I had never visited before. No, I’m not referring to new pieces of land but musical realms... https://mynoise.net/vlog.php?ep=20251201 https://vimeo.com/1141637470 Mon, 1 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A Face and a Voice Behind myNoise... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#vlog1 https://mynoise.net/blog.php#vlog1 Mon, 1 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 I have just released the first episode of what could become a vlog to complement this blog. It is an experiment. Its future will depend on how it is received... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/icelandNaturalWhiteNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/icelandNaturalWhiteNoiseGenerator.php Tue, 4 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 To close our Icelandic chapter, I’ve assembled one final soundscape: a sonic tour across the island. It’s a collage of recordings that didn’t fit i, the other generators, yet together they form a powerful wall of natural noise, immersing you in the raw beauty of Iceland... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#messageinabottle https://mynoise.net/blog.php#messageinabottle Tue, 4 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 With a handful of tech giants now shaping most of the Internet, and the rise of AI, the landscape has become uncertain for creators like me. One trend has become clear: what Cory Doctorow calls enshittification. It is the process by which dominant platforms shift from serving users to serving themselves, even at the long-term cost of damaging the very thing they rely on: the Internet... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/retroSpaceElectroSoundscapeGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/retroSpaceElectroSoundscapeGenerator.php Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The release of Neon Voyager also celebrates the return of Torley, a long-time myNoise collaborator known for earlier works like Twin Black Lodges and Now Loading... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#qr https://mynoise.net/blog.php#qr Wed, 8 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 What if you could simply scan a QR code with your phone, and the soundscape you’re hearing on the website opened directly in the app... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/standingEagleShawnStevensMohicanSong.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/standingEagleShawnStevensMohicanSong.php Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 It is always a joy when I can bring authentic recordings to myNoise, opening our ears to the richness of cultures and traditions from around the world... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#limiter https://mynoise.net/blog.php#limiter Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Many users love cranking up all ten sliders on a myNoise generator. I guess they enjoy it intense, or use the sliders as a sort of volume control instead of adjusting the actual volume on their computer or mobile device. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s important to remember that myNoise isn’t just an ordinary audio player... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/theBerkshiresUSANaturalSoundscape.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/theBerkshiresUSANaturalSoundscape.php Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 I learned that forest sounds may seem similar, but for memory to unlock, the sound must be exact — like the call of a specific bird... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/benClarkVibraphoneSoundscapeGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/benClarkVibraphoneSoundscapeGenerator.php Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 When Ben Clack worked on recording original stems for Slow Vibes, he delivered more audio material than I needed for a single generator. Those recordings have been waiting patiently on my hard drive, and today I am delighted to release a sequel to Slow Vibes using these unused files... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#settingsremembered https://mynoise.net/blog.php#settingsremembered Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 I've been asked multiple times how to ensure that saving a soundscape on myNoise remembers all the settings and parameters associated with the generator. I then realized it was time to update my code to make sure these parameters were actually saved! ;) Now that these enhancements have been made, let me remind you how you can save your favorite sound settings on myNoise... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/oceanWavesSeaShoreNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/oceanWavesSeaShoreNoiseGenerator.php Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 During our recent trip to Iceland, Rémy and I ventured to the stunning black sand beaches near Vík to capture new sounds for myNoise. As we stood there, we wondered if we could create an Icelandic version of our beloved Irish Coast soundscape... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#pigeonthanks https://mynoise.net/blog.php#pigeonthanks Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 As expected after the incident reported in my previous post, the last few weeks have been dedicated to strengthening server security. What I didn’t expect was the response to my previous post. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the hundreds—yes, hundreds!—of users who reached out following the server attack... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/ionStreamSpaceAmbientGenerativeMusic.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/ionStreamSpaceAmbientGenerativeMusic.php Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A while ago, I got a message from Chris Thomson-Drew — a composer who goes by Ion Stream. He told me he was a fan of myNoise and asked if he could make music for it. Chris comes from the world of game music, and it shows. His ambient track, The Architect’s Eclipse, slowly shifts and grows, revealing small details the longer you stay with it. If you’re one of those listeners who spends an hour on myNoise (many do!), this one is made for you... https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring/2025/07/white-noise-is-more-than-a-sonic-balm-its-also-a-business https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring/2025/07/white-noise-is-more-than-a-sonic-balm-its-also-a-business Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Twenty years ago, if you’d told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unusual. Nowadays, it’s likely they use it themselves or know someone who does... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#babypigeon https://mynoise.net/blog.php#babypigeon Fri, 04 July 2025 00:00:00 +0000 That hacker didn’t manage to bring the server down. But still, they did steal something from me. My time. My energy. And what little zennitude I had left (my wife would tell you I don’t have much to begin with)... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/reggieGongBathSoundscape.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/reggieGongBathSoundscape.php Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Reggie Hubbard, a mindfulness teacher I met at Kripalu in May 2025, specializes in Nada Yoga, the Yoga of Sounds. His passion for gongs is profound. Gongs are fascinating meditation instruments — not because they are sweet or melodic, but precisely because they are not. These are not sounds that say, “everything is fine.” These are sounds that challenge your sense of ease and ask questions... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/mediterraneanGardenSoundscapeGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/mediterraneanGardenSoundscapeGenerator.php Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Several users felt that the wooden wind chimes didn’t quite match the atmosphere of a Mediterranean garden, and came across as too Oriental in character. Many suggested replacing them with the gentle sound of grazing goats instead. Discover Mediterranean Garden, v2. https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/icelandicGlacierNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/icelandicGlacierNoiseGenerator.php Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 In the fall of 2024, we recorded underwater sounds in a glacier lagoon in Iceland. This place may seem calm and silent, but beneath the surface lies a world alive with sound... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/ugandaAmbienceGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/ugandaAmbienceGenerator.php Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 This soundscape takes you to the serene shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, and was captured by Ross-Alexander, a fan of myNoise who offered to share his original recordings with me... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#landed https://mynoise.net/blog.php#landed Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 I'm happy to announce that myNoise has successfully migrated to a new private server. The transition went more smoothly than expected..... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#seatbelt https://mynoise.net/blog.php#seatbelt Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Your Captain speaking. We’re currently experiencing a bit of unexpected turbulence on the myNoise flight. Some features may be acting unpredictably—or not responding at all. Here’s a quick update from the cockpit.... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/icelandicWaterflowNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/icelandicWaterflowNoiseGenerator.php Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We were standing at the foot of the Írárfoss waterfall. Soaked in spray and noise, we looked up, wondering — where does all this water come from? So we started hiking. We followed the flow, going upstream. The higher we climbed, the smaller the streams became... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#usa25 https://mynoise.net/blog.php#usa25 Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 I'm happy to announce that I’ll be heading to the United States later this month on a new sampling session. The session will be themed around meditation and nature... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/deepRelaxingAmbientSoundscapeGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/deepRelaxingAmbientSoundscapeGenerator.php Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Floating is a generative soundscape composed of drifting, non-repeating layers. Playing at 60 BPM, it mirrors the resting heart rate of a relaxed body, encouraging natural slowing of breath and thought... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/springPeepersForestSoundscapeGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/springPeepersForestSoundscapeGenerator.php Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 There is a moment in the forest when light and sound quietly exchange places. As the sun sets, brightness fades, and the sounds of the night take over... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#leaving https://mynoise.net/blog.php#leaving Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 When I started myNoise more than ten years ago, social media felt like a wonderful way to stay in touch with users and share updates... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/goaTranceMusicGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/goaTranceMusicGenerator.php Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 This sound generator started as an attempt to fulfil a user request, trying to capture the essence of Goa Trance. But here’s the thing: I am not a Goa Trance producer... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/organicWhiteNoiseGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/organicWhiteNoiseGenerator.php Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 This white noise generator is created from carefully selected recordings of wind and rain, gathered overnight in different forest locations, but mostly in Quebec... https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/dustersOnKraftNoisefieldGenerator.php https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/dustersOnKraftNoisefieldGenerator.php Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 In Mechanical Hive, I shared my fascination with how a single sound can transform into a complex blend of noise through layering, a concept well known by Swiss artist Zimoun... https://mynoise.net/blog.php#tapespeed https://mynoise.net/blog.php#tapespeed Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Have you ever noticed the Tape Speed feature on myNoise generators? It’s a neat tool available to my patrons, and it has recently been improved...