We released the new app as a separate app instead of replacing the old one. This allows previous users to keep their multigens, a feature not supported in the new app. Replacing the old app would also have forced users to re-download their favorites and recreate presets, which could disrupt their sleep and health routines. Our experience on Android showed that replacing the old app caused significant trouble and anger among former users. Therefore, on iOS, both apps will coexist. The old app is unlisted from the App Store but remains available for previous users.

If you bought the old app, Apple doesn’t allow us to offer free access to the new app. If you lost your access, you can contact us at ios@mynoise.net to receive a link to the old app. You’ll be able to download the old app again and recover your previous purchases. Premium access to the new app requires a separate purchase. If you have any question about this, reach out via email.

While we always try to minimize battery consumption, myNoise will always be more demanding than most other sound apps. This is due to our audio engine combining multiple audio streams that you can adjust in real-time, whereas other apps have “static” sounds. In most cases, battery consumption shouldn’t be excessive, but every phone is different. To reduce battery consumption, you can enable “battery saving” mode on your phone in the app’s settings > player preference. While this will improve battery consumption, it may affect performance.

The timer is designed to stop a playing soundscape after a set period. It cannot be set when a soundscape is paused. To schedule a soundscape to play later, please use the alarm function.

Yes, you can set both a timer and an alarm. This way, the soundscape will first stop and then start again when the alarm activates. This is useful for falling asleep and waking up to the same soundscape.

You can use the search bar to find a specific soundscape. Currently, it only works if you search the exact name of the soundscape. We plan to implement keyword search in the coming months.

Not currently, but we are working on a "Creation Mode" that will allow users to create composite soundscapes by combining up to ten sliders from different soundscapes.

Donations on myNoise.net support the website and its content. Each platform needs to fund itself separately to ensure sustainability. Therefore, even if you are a patron of the website, you still need to unlock and pay for content on the mobile app. We strive to provide cost-effective pricing, aiming for lifetime access. However, we ask you to support each platform you wish to use.

You can reach out to us by sending an email to ios@mynoise.net or by using the "Contact Us" option in the app's settings.

Yes! Use two fingers to slide across the screen, and you can raise or lower all active sliders simultaneously.

Yes, you can disable haptic feedback in the app’s settings.

Yes, you can select the “Play together” mode in the app’s settings under background behavior.

You can adjust the fade-in and fade-out durations in the settings. The alarm's fade-in can last up to 2 minutes, and the timer's fade-out can last up to 1 minute when set to "Long."

You can change the default volume in the "Preferences" section of the settings. This will apply each time you open a new soundscape.

The animate feature adds variation to myNoise soundscapes by automatically moving the sliders. To activate it, touch the animate icon in the main player. You can adjust animation parameters via the settings. "Speed" determines how fast the sliders move, while "Depth" controls how far sliders move from their original positions. Sliders set to 0 will not be animated, ensuring you won't hear specific sounds despite the animation feature being active.

myNoise is a website and a mobile application that offers a vast array of soundscapes and noise generators. These are designed to help with focus, relaxation, and productivity by creating an ambient sound environment tailored to the user’s preference.

myNoise stands out because it provides a unique and personal approach to soundscapes. It allows users to adjust the individual components of a soundscape to suit their personal needs. For instance, if a user is listening to a forest ambiance, they can adjust the levels of bird sounds, wind, and rustling leaves independently to create a customized mix.

myNoise began as a website, crafted and personally maintained by Dr. Ir. Stéphane Pigeon. Stéphane is also responsible for coding the website and frequently experiments with new features, some of which may find their way into the mobile apps. The website not only forms the core of the myNoise project but also serves as its primary financial support, thanks to user donations.

myNoise mobile apps provide portable soundscapes for user convenience. However, maintaining feature parity with the website on ever-changing mobile platforms like iOS can be challenging. As a result, users may encounter variations between the web and mobile experiences.

All soundscapes are created by Dr. Ir. Stéphane Pigeon, the creator of myNoise. You won't find these unique soundscapes anywhere else. The original recordings are either from our own sampling sessions, composed by Stéphane or contributed by myNoise friends helping us with the project from time to time.

myNoise was created by Dr. Ir. Stéphane Pigeon, an engineer with a strong background in signal processing and sound engineering. His expertise and passion for sound have been integral to the development of the unique soundscapes and the customizable noise generator that myNoise is known for. He is the lone contributor to the website and its soundscapes, with occasional support from myNoise friends.

The mobile apps are managed by Rémy, his son, and developed by Guillaume. They both studied entrepreneurship together and decided to help Stéphane with this unique project.

Because he is crazy, would be the shortest answer.

If you are really interested, read and listen to this Podcast by Marilyn Janssen or read any of these interviews: The Noises I Hear, by Sarah C. Rich • Happy Baby, Sleepy Baby, by Maria Ligerakis • A blog post by Adam West.