Open Audio Provenance and Integrity
NoiseSeed is committed to absolute transparency regarding all acoustic assets used in our natural soundscapes (Rain, Stream, Forest, and Thunderstorm). Every audio bed in our production library is dedicated to the public domain or licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.
Below is our full catalog of 19 active production recordings, complete with technical specifications, creator attribution, license details, direct source links, and instant in-browser auditioning.
Licensing and CC0 Commitment
We strictly reject proprietary or non-commercial restricted licenses in our production sound engine. Every recording meets strict legal and ethical requirements:
- CC0 1.0 Universal & Public Domain Dedications exclusively.
- Authentic, uncompressed acoustic captures with zero synthetic artifacting.
- Clear attribution to original recordists and source repositories.
- Direct edge streaming over same-origin HTTP range requests without third-party tracking.
Soundscape Categories & Master Assets
Our production catalog is categorized into four primary natural soundscapes:
- Rain (7 recordings) — Natural precipitation beds, droplet details, and window captures.
- Stream (8 recordings) — Bubbling mountain brooks, forest streams, and river rapids.
- Forest (1 recording) — Deep woodland canopy dawn chorus with ambient breeze and birdsong.
- Thunderstorm (3 recordings) — Distant storm rolling rumbles and master thunderstorm beds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I listen to each individual recording directly?
Yes! Click the Audition button on any asset card to preview that specific recording solo in your browser.
Where are these recordings sourced from?
Our assets are sourced from verified public domain collections such as Wikimedia Commons, U.S. National Park Service archives, and verified CC0 recordist uploads.
How do I use a specific recording in the main player?
In the main player, click the Recording affordance badge to open the Sound Drawer, where you can select any recording to immediately update your Seed and begin listening.