Zentune

Despite the convenience that accompanies the opportunity of living in a large city, the bustling streets, incessant humming of car engines and symphony of horns and ambulance sirens usually make for a sacrifice worth taking into consideration for those preferring quieter environments.

While most people would prefer complete silence over attempts to mask the unpleasant noises, the latter option is more realistic for those who lack noise-canceling headphones or happen to dislike wearing ear plugs for prolonged periods of time. As such, since songs with lyrics tend to be rather distracting, dedicated white noise apps such as Zentune are usually recommended.

As addicting as highly curated and personalized playlists can be, some tend to associate their soundtracks with distant memories or get distracted by the lyrics, thus interrupting their workflows, which is why, for those particular situations, more generic environmental sound effects are regarded as more appropriate.

Once downloaded, launching the app summons a non-resizable window in a portrait orientation displaying the credits for the materials used and featuring two straightforward arrows on the bottom that let users switch between multiple types of environments and contexts that suit their tastes. Each soundscape is accompanied by beautifully crafted pixelated animations that should help writers and graphic designers get a starting point on their artistic journey as they get immersed in various atmospheric scenarios.

For instance, coupling the program at hand with a pair of headphones lets you escape the monotonous rhythm of steps on the floor of the library you find yourself in and instead simulate the tranquility of a torrential downpour, the coziness of an evening spent reading a captivating novel beside the crackling fireplace or the gentle sound of waves slowly crashing on the shores of a tropical beach.

Whether you are currently experiencing a “writer’s block” or you simply want to mask the soulless and repetitive atmosphere of the environment you are currently a part of, Zentune’s fitting title and excellent mixture of eye-catchy visuals and satisfying sound effects may be just the solution you are looking for.