A Soft Murmur
Ten sliders — rain, thunder, waves, birds, coffee — mixed on a single page with nothing else on it at all.
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How to get the most from it
A Soft Murmur sits in Ambient Sound under Unwind, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something calming and cosy.
About this category: Sound mixers and generators for people who cannot work in silence or in music. Set once, leave open all day.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Winding down when your head is busy
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
A Soft Murmur: quick answers
Is A Soft Murmur free?
Yes. A Soft Murmur is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use A Soft Murmur?
No. You can use A Soft Murmur without signing up for anything.
Does A Soft Murmur work on a phone?
Yes. A Soft Murmur works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is A Soft Murmur safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does A Soft Murmur take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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