kakapo ☆

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Description:
Open-source ambient sound mixer

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: audio productivity ambient sound mixer

Install: brew install --cask kakapo

About:
Kakapo is an open-source ambient sound mixer designed to create a productive or relaxing environment by playing various background noises. It offers a selection of high-quality sounds like rain, coffee shop chatter, and white noise, which can be mixed and matched to suit your preference. The application provides a simple, unobtrusive interface for managing soundscapes directly from your desktop.

Key Features:

Customizable soundscapes with mixable audio tracks
Library of high-quality ambient sounds (rain, nature, city, etc.)
Simple and lightweight desktop interface
Open-source and free to use

Use Cases:

Masking distracting office noise to improve focus during work
Creating a calming atmosphere for meditation or relaxation
Simulating a coffee shop or library environment while working from home

Alternatives:

Noisli – Kakapo is free and open-source, while Noisli is a commercial service with a web and mobile app.
myNoise – myNoise offers highly customizable generators but is more complex; Kakapo provides a simpler, more streamlined mixing experience.

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