Background noises
White noise or brown noise: hear the difference.
White noise has a bright hiss. Brown noise sounds deeper. Try each one separately in Oasis and keep the texture you enjoy. Both have their own level control and can play alongside nature recordings.
Compare, rather than looking for the best
Listen to each noise on its own for a few minutes at low volume. White noise may feel brighter and brown noise denser, but there is no universal choice.
Example: brown noise and rain
Set brown noise very low beneath gentle rain. If the mix feels heavy or distracting, lower the brown noise first.
Example: white noise and a fan
A quiet white noise with fan sound can make a more even background. Keep the number of sources small so you can hear what each adds.
Keep listening comfortable
A soundscape does not need to cover the whole room. Leave it in the background and take breaks if listening becomes tiring.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between white and brown noise?
White noise has the same power spectral density per hertz. Brown noise concentrates more energy at lower frequencies. White noise tends to sound brighter and brown noise deeper.
Which one should I choose?
Try each one separately where you plan to listen. Your preference can depend on the space, equipment, and your own sensitivity.
Can I blend them with nature sounds?
Yes. Oasis lets you set the volume and position of background noises and nature recordings independently.
Are they free in Oasis?
White noise and brown noise are part of the full Oasis catalogue, available with an active subscription or the Oasis Infinite lifetime purchase.
Adjust your background sound.
