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The Rain That Wasn't

I had a fascinating experience in a small area of woods filled with poplar and birch trees on Île Aux Lièvres, Quebec. As the wind rustled through the leaves, it created a sound that resembled to heavy rain, even though the sky was completely clear. I found this phenomenon so intriguing that I decided to leave my recorder there for an entire day and night. What you’re about to hear is a carefully selected blend of moments captured from that long recording.

Note to the curious mind: the generator's sliders have been arranged based on their frequency contents, not the time of day.

Using just one slider creates a soft, calming sound that is perfect for quiet thinking. When you add more sliders, the sound becomes louder and turns into a strong white noise that helps you concentrate deeply.

Check out the pictures of that field recording session in Quebec.

Published by Stéphane on September 9th, 2024

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●  How unnatural it sounds... I have been dreaming since boyhood to catch the rustle of the last leaves on the trees - this sentimental sound of October! But now... I'm disappointed! :(

●  I can't believe it's not rainfall.

●  Lovely natural noises.

●  One of my favorite sounds in real life. Thank you so much for capturing this. The background image is also spot-on.

●  Wonderful. Each slider contains a nice blanket on its own, yet they merge miraculously. I like the Crisp Sharp and Tiny sliders; they remind me of the tickling hail of the April Showers generator.

●  Sometimes you just need some good white noise to focus. This is a more nuanced version of the classic rain/waterfall - the wind adds something special!

●  Love it.

●  This is a lovely, dynamic, and malleable background to make my brain tolerate work!

●  It's exactly what I was looking for :)