Join the Community Supporting myNoise

Support myNoise, and I'll keep delivering the relaxing, high-quality experience you love! Unlike many services that require subscriptions, myNoise gives you flexibility. Whether you choose a one-time donation or a monthly contribution, you’ll receive lifetime privileged access* to the website.

Monthly donations provide stability, helping me plan ahead and continue improving myNoise. But don’t worry—there’s no pressure. You can cancel anytime and still enjoy your lifetime access. Your support makes a big difference in keeping this space flourishing for everyone!

Lifetime privileges include:

Enhanced Experience

Access to all generators • free visitors see only a curated selection on the main page
Advanced controls: Animation Control, Slider Randomizations, and Tape Speed Control on every generator
Guided meditations in the Meditation Room • beta
Magic generators that surprise you with endless combinations

Community Features

Instant access to the myNoise Community page with thousands of user-created sound combinations
Ability to post, vote, and comment on community creations
Access to our private Slack discussion board • monthly donors only

Convenience & Customization

Tag your favorite generators for quick access
Cloud storage to sync your settings across all your devices
Multiple calibration curves • stored in the cloud
Fallback network access for when network errors occur

Bonus Access

MP3 downloads • the number of downloads scales with your donation level
Free access token to The White Noise Playlist
One year patron access to Calmy Leon
Easter eggs and undocumented surprises...

*Lifetime privileged access is granted to the website only. Mobile apps are managed independently and do not make part of the website membership.

A word from the creator of myNoise

Hello! I'm Stéphane Pigeon, the creator and sole person behind myNoise. From recording the sounds and creating the soundscapes to coding the audio engine and maintaining the website, I handle every part of this project. My goal is to bring you a high-quality sound experience that helps improve your life.

When I started myNoise, I made a promise to myself: keep it free, keep it ad-free, and never compromise on quality. Many have suggested I charge for the site, but I've always believed in keeping it accessible to everyone who needs it. That's why I chose a donation model, and I'm proud to say that tens of thousands of supporters worldwide have joined together to make this vision sustainable.

Here's how it works: I keep myNoise free for everyone. In exchange, users who find value in it choose to support the project voluntarily. A contribution of just $5, for example, covers the cost of serving one daily user for a year. If myNoise has become part of your daily routine—helping you focus, sleep, relax, or find calm in a noisy world—I invite you to join the community of patrons making this possible. Your contribution, whether one-time or recurring, keeps this resource available for everyone and is rewarded with lifetime bonuses—and, of course, my sincere gratitude.

Breakdown of Costs

Running a website like myNoise comes with significant expenses. Here’s a look at the main costs:

• Hosting and Traffic Costs: With around 12 million pageviews per year and 120TB of audio file transfers, the website relies on a global Content Delivery Network (CDN). Hosting alone costs approximately $5,000 annually.
• Human Labor: myNoise is no longer a side project—it’s my full-time passion. Creating new soundscapes, improving the platform, and responding to your feedback are all part of the work that makes myNoise what it is today. The expertise required—drawing from my background as an electrical engineer with a PhD in signal processing—ensures that myNoise remains a one-of-a-kind resource for relaxation and focus. To continue doing this full time and support my family, I aim to earn a sustainable income of around $60,000 per year—modest by industry standards, but enough to dedicate myself entirely to this work you enjoy.
• Equipment & Tools: While hosting costs are low, maintaining and upgrading the equipment I use to record and produce these soundscapes is still essential. This includes high-quality microphones, audio recorders, and software, which need periodic replacement or upgrades to ensure top-tier audio. This amounts to about $10,000 per year.

Altogether, the annual operating costs for myNoise come to $75,000, or about $6,000 per month.

When Donations Exceed Basic Costs

When donations surpass this baseline, I can reinvest in additional activities that enhance the experience for users. For example, I love planning sampling trips abroad once or twice a year to gather new, unique sounds. Extra funds also enable the purchase of new equipment, which might not be critical to day-to-day operations but significantly enhances the variety and quality of sounds available on the website.

Take drop cache recordings as an example—leaving sensitive recording equipment outdoors in varied weather conditions is a risky venture. I wouldn’t take that risk if I could only afford one set of gear. However, with financial flexibility, I can afford to pursue unique recording opportunities that push the boundaries of what myNoise offers.

When support exceeds the essential needs of the project, I can invest in better tools and technology, ensuring that I deliver an even higher-quality experience for users. I’m a perfectionist, and having the right tools enhances both my work and the results.

Lastly, I’m proud to give back by supporting charitable causes each year. For instance, I fund tree-planting initiatives to help preserve the natural habitats from which many of my sound recordings originate. myNoise plants 6,000 trees per year with Gaine de Vie at a cost of $1,750. Beyond environmental efforts, I also contribute to causes that support people in need, hoping that my project can make a positive difference not just through sound, but in other meaningful ways as well.