Question 1

What is Murmur and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Murmur is a professional white noise generator designed to enhance focus and relaxation. It provides scientifically-backed ambient sounds that help reduce distractions, improve concentration, and create perfect environments for studying, working, or sleeping. Simply select from our curated scene presets or create custom sound combinations using our 40+ high-quality audio effects.

Question 2

Is Murmur completely free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Murmur is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or registration requirements. All features including scene presets, custom mixing, and the Pomodoro timer are available at no charge. Our goal is to provide accessible tools for productivity and wellbeing.

Question 3

What types of scenes and sounds are available?

Accepted Answer

Murmur offers 6 expertly crafted scene presets: Study Focus (rain + birdsong), Work Focus (cafe ambiance + church bells), Sleep & Rest (rain + owl + crickets), Meditation & Yoga (stream + frog + birds), Baby Sleep (heartbeat + gentle playground), and Pet Comfort (rain + wind + traffic). Additionally, you can mix from 40+ individual sounds including nature sounds, animals, ambient noise, and instruments.

Question 4

Can I use Murmur on mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Murmur features responsive design that works perfectly on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. The mobile interface is optimized for touch controls and smaller screens while maintaining all functionality.

Question 5

Does Murmur work offline?

Accepted Answer

Murmur requires an internet connection to load initially and stream audio files. However, once loaded, audio will continue playing as long as your browser session remains active. We recommend a stable internet connection for the best experience.

Question 6

What is the Pomodoro Timer feature?

Accepted Answer

The built-in Pomodoro timer helps you implement the popular time management technique. Set work intervals (typically 25 minutes) followed by short breaks to boost productivity and maintain focus. When the timer ends, all sounds automatically stop to signal your break time.

Question 7

How do the scene presets work?

Accepted Answer

Scene presets are professionally crafted combinations of multiple sounds designed for specific activities. When you activate a scene, it automatically sets optimal volume levels for each included sound. You can still adjust individual volumes or add additional sounds while a scene is playing.

Question 8

Is there scientific evidence supporting white noise for focus?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Research shows that moderate background noise (around 70dB) can enhance creativity and cognitive performance by improving abstract processing. White noise helps mask distracting environmental sounds and can improve concentration for many people, particularly in noisy environments.

Question 9

Can I suggest new features or sounds?

Accepted Answer

We welcome feedback and suggestions! While we don't have a formal feature request system, you can reach out through our social media channels or development repository. We regularly evaluate user feedback to improve Murmur.

Question 10

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Murmur works on all modern web browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for optimal performance and audio quality.

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