Rain on Window
Rain tapping on a windowpane, heard from a warm room.
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Old Clock
A clock ticking slowly in a quiet room.
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Old Clock
15-second preview. The full sound is in NoiseZ Plus.
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- Ticking ClockPlus 15-second preview
- Clock TickingPlus 15-second preview
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What it sounds like
A clock ticking slowly in a quiet room. There are two versions: a mantel clock close by, with a clear, small tick, and a hallway clock heard from farther off, softer and more hollow. The pace is slow and regular. Between ticks there is plenty of silence, so the sound has room around it and feels unhurried.
When it helps
Some people like a slow tick for calm evenings, reading or quiet work, since it gives the room a gentle pulse. It is also a sound many people associate with a grandparent's house. Because a tick is something you can count, it may keep the mind busy in bed, so it often suits daytime and early evening better.
What to pair it with
A soft rain on a window pairs well, as the drops and the ticks have a similar scale and stay out of each other's way. Brown noise gives a smooth floor. A warm fire adds quiet crackle for a still evening. Play the layers low so that the clock stays gentle.
Goes well with
Press play on one to layer it under Old Clock.
Brown noise
A deep, even rush, like a far-off waterfall.
Bonfire
A wood fire burning, from a small glow to a roar.
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