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Ambient Audio - Ambient Sound Player
Play white noise, pink noise, brown noise, brain wave tones, and more for deep focus, relaxation, or sleep. Runs on Linux servers with audio output.
All audio files are pre-generated (10-second loops) for instant playback. No copyright concerns - sounds are algorithmically generated.
Quick Start
# Play white noise (default, 10 seconds)
bash scripts/play.sh white
# Play specific type
bash scripts/play.sh pink
bash scripts/play.sh brown
bash scripts/play.sh theta
# With duration
bash scripts/play.sh white -d 30 # 30 seconds
bash scripts/play.sh pink -d 60 # 1 minute
# With volume control (0.1 - 2.0)
bash scripts/play.sh white -v 0.5 # 50% volume
# Stop playing
bash scripts/play.sh stop
# List all available modes
bash scripts/play.sh --list
Available Audio Types
🎯 Focus (Concentration)
| Mode | Best For | Description |
|---|
white | Deep work, coding | Classic white noise - eliminates ambient distractions |
alpha | Light focus | Alpha waves (8-14Hz) - relaxed alertness |
beta | Active thinking | Beta waves (14-30Hz) - mental clarity |
gamma | Peak focus | Gamma waves (30Hz+) - cognitive enhancement |
😌 Relax (Stress Relief)
| Mode | Best For | Description |
|---|
pink | Gentle background | Softer than white, easier on ears |
rain | Reading, working | Simulated rain ambience |
nature | Breaks | Filtered natural-style ambience |
😴 Sleep (Rest)
| Mode | Best For | Description |
|---|
brown | Deep sleep | Deep, rumbling noise - best for sleeping |
delta | Sleep onset | Delta waves (0.5-4Hz) - helps fall asleep |
🧘 Meditation
| Mode | Best For | Description |
|---|
theta | Meditation | Theta waves (4-8Hz) - deep relaxation |
binaural | Focus/relax | 10Hz binaural beats - brain wave entrainment |
bowl | Calming | Singing bowl - instant calm |
Usage Examples
Voice Commands (via AI Assistant)
- "Play white noise" → Starts white noise
- "I need to focus for coding" → Plays white/alpha
- "Can't sleep, play something" → Plays brown noise
- "Let me meditate" → Plays theta waves
- "Stop" → Stops playback
Custom Duration
# 5 minutes (300 seconds)
bash scripts/play.sh white -d 300
# 1 hour
bash scripts/play.sh brown -d 3600
Volume Control
# Half volume
bash scripts/play.sh white -v 0.5
# Quiet (25%)
bash scripts/play.sh pink -v 0.25
# Louder
bash scripts/play.sh brown -v 1.5
How It Works
- Pre-generated Audio: All sounds are 10-second loops stored in
samples/ directory - Instant Playback: ffplay loops the file seamlessly
- Duration Control: Calculates loop count:
duration / 10 - Volume Control: Uses ffplay's
-af volume= filter
File Structure
focus-audio/
├── SKILL.md # This file
├── scripts/
│ └── play.sh # Main player script
└── samples/ # Pre-generated audio files (10s loops)
├── white_10s.mp3 # White noise - focus/work
├── pink_10s.mp3 # Pink noise - relaxed focus
├── brown_10s.mp3 # Brown noise - deep sleep
├── theta_10s.mp3 # Theta waves - meditation
├── rain_10s.mp3 # Rain sound - relaxation
├── alpha_10s.mp3 # Alpha waves - light focus
├── beta_10s.mp3 # Beta waves - active thinking
├── gamma_10s.mp3 # Gamma waves - peak focus
├── bowl_10s.mp3 # Singing bowl - calming/meditation
└── binaural_10s.mp3 # Binaural beats - brain wave entrainment
Requirements
- ffmpeg: For audio playback
sudo apt-get install ffmpeg
- Audio output: Speakers or headphones connected to the server
Troubleshooting
No sound plays
- Check if audio device is connected:
aplay -l - Check if ffplay is installed:
which ffplay - Verify audio file exists:
ls samples/
Audio too loud/quiet
- Adjust volume:
bash scripts/play.sh white -v 0.3
Want to add more sounds
- Generate new 10-second loop:
ffmpeg -y -f lavfi -i "anoisesrc=d=10:c=pink:a=0.35" -c:a libmp3lame -b:a 64k -t 10 newname_10s.mp3
- Place in
samples/ directory
Technical Notes
- Audio Format: MP3, 48kHz, mono, 64kbps
- Loop Duration: 10 seconds (seamless loop)
- Volume Range: 0.1 - 2.0 (default 1.0)
- Max Duration: No hard limit (limited by system resources)
Security
- Input validation on volume and duration parameters
- File paths are hardcoded (no user input for paths)
- No external network calls
- No sensitive data access
*Focus Audio - Improve concentration, reduce stress, sleep better.*
