How I pulled off a noise generator plugin (Dummy)

As the year comes to an end we try I try to come to terms with how much I have achieved. Here are three tips I can tell you...

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How I pulled off a noise generator plugin

As the year comes to an end we try I try to come to terms with how much I have achieved. Here are three tips I can tell you about creating design plugins:

Understanding WebAudio API

The Web Audio API was the foundation for this project. It provides a powerful and versatile system for controlling audio on the web, allowing for creating, processing, and analyzing audio.

The Design Challenge

Creating a noise generator is not just about the audio - it’s also about the interface. I wanted to make something that:

  • Looked beautiful and minimal
  • Was intuitive to use
  • Provided visual feedback that matched the audio

Implementation Details

I used a combination of different noise types:

  1. White noise: Equal power across all frequencies
  2. Pink noise: Power decreases as frequency increases
  3. Brown noise: Power decreases more rapidly at higher frequencies

The most challenging part was creating an intuitive visualization that responded to the settings in real-time, giving users visual feedback that matched what they were hearing.

You can try out the plugin at noisegen.design or check out the code on GitHub.