Human Interface•2024
Prana Psychoacoustic Engine
Generative Soundscapes Modulated by Diaphragmatic Breath
The Cognitive Challenge
Generic white noise apps use repetitive audio loops that trigger auditory fatigue after 20 minutes.
The Calm Solution
Designed a non-repeating Brownian noise generator paired with custom resonant low-pass filter sweeps tuned to 432Hz harmonic overtones.
Measurable Impact
Streamed over 180,000 focus hours; praised by neurodivergent software engineers for sensory grounding.
Key Innovations
- Pure algorithmic sound synthesis without looping audio samples or bandwidth overhead
- Real-time binaural beat modulation at theta (6Hz) and alpha (10Hz) frequencies
- Zero visual clutter—the audio engine adapts silently in the background
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