Ambient Sounds for Android
Whatever the mood your in, Ambient Sounds has a large array of sounds to suit you. You can even mix different sounds together to create a personalised environment for you to relax in.
To use Ambient Sounds you first need to choose a category. Then press the speaker icon and choose the sound you want. Afterwards press on other sounds to add them to your sound and even choose sounds from different categories. The possibilities are endless! The sounds will play endlessly, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
Simply press the speaker icon again on any of the screens to play a different selection.
To make the most of Ambient Sounds you should plug your headphones into your phone/tablet, or even plug into your speaker system for the full effect!
Please try the Lite version first: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alkalinelabs.ambientsounds.lite
Don't forget to rate and comment the app if you download it!
[V1.0 features]
20 unique different sounds to choose from.
Easy to use interface that lets you play your sound in seconds.
[V1.1 additions]
Fixed problem where screen turned off and sounds stopped playing.
[V1.2 Additions]
Fixed problem where screen would stay on if app was only paused.
Fixed "Force Close" crash on most phones upon exit of app.
[V1.3 Additions]
Critical Engine update
[V1.4 Additions]
Fixed force Close Error - all devices
[V1.6 Additions]
Added 3 new sounds under "Instrumental".
Added "Back Button" support.
Added Fade-ins.
Fixed *press again to stop* issue with sounds.
Added auto-turn-off feature.
Raised "crickets" volume.
Improved graphics.
Engine Update.
Does not run in the background , cannot read a book and listen to waves
Does not run in the background , cannot read a book and listen to waves
Easy to use, no loops or skips, combine different ambient noises for perfect sleep environment. Wish list: allow volume control for individual sounds.
The sounds are fine. Just the interface and features (lack of) is the problem. The interface is more like an iPhone app than an Android app. The Android back button takes you out rather than taking you to the previous screen. When your screen turns off or you go to Home screen the sounds (app) stops too. Once you select sounds you can't unpick each sound w/o stop all sounds. No volume control for each sound. No mixer. The interface doesn't take advantage of Android to be useful.
Really enjoy mixing the sounds together. You can mix the sea with weather and, well, anything really! Very relaxing.
Great app! Very useful for relaxation purposes! :)
by Z####:
It's not awful, but I expected more for an app that wasn't free. The app shuts itself down after so long, even when plugged in, and even when the 30 minute timer is turned off. I use a combination of the rain and river sounds and the sounds themselves are great and help me sleep when I'm restless, however when it crashes in the middle of the night its absence wakes me up. I can deal with not being able to turn the screen off while using it (laying the phone face-down) but it would be nicer if I could.