LIFE HACK
Block Out Background Noise
Sure, it’s hard to work and study when your place is full of people. These apps create an endless track on the fly that’ll provide an uninterrupted soundscape. Just press play.
NodeBeat
‣ Musicians use this innovative sequencer to generate catchy loops with a few taps, but those working and studying at home will appreciate NodeBeat’s handy autoplay feature: After you launch the app for the first time, choose Listen rather than Create and let the algorithm run its course. If the pattern is too busy for you, simplify it by dragging any of the floating colored circles off the screen.
myNoise
‣ This ambient-sound app is known for letting you customize the frequencies of a wide range of nature recordings, including the patter of rainfall and the rush of a river. But be sure to check out its very cool music creators, like “88Keys” and “Mr. Rhodes,” which compose calming melodies in real time. To find them, go to the Downloads tab, tap the wavy icon in the Search field, then tap Music.
Endel
‣ Looking for music to match your mood exactly? Endel uses a remarkably smart algorithm to create the perfect soundscape for you, taking into account factors like the local weather and your current heart rate (imported from Apple Health). Or feel free to fire up modes for focusing, relaxing, or walking (in which Endel uses your iPhone’s motion data to sync the beat of the music to your steps).