Vinyl Crackle

About

🎵 Turn any website into a vinyl listening experience.

Vinyl Crackle adds authentic LP surface noise to the audio playing on any website — YouTube, Spotify Web, SoundCloud, and more. When you press play, it sounds like you're listening on a turntable.

Or switch to Ambient mode and let the crackle play on its own — no media required. Perfect for background atmosphere while working, reading, or relaxing.

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HOW IT WORKS

Three procedurally generated noise layers, just like a real record:

• Surface Noise — The continuous "hiss" from the stylus tracking the groove
• Clicks & Pops — Random "tick" and "pop" from dust and scratches
• Dust Particles — Brief "crackle" from particles hitting the needle

No audio samples. No downloads. Pure math generating real-time analog warmth.

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THREE MODES

✦ Off: Crackle disabled.
✦ Overlay: Crackle plays on top of media audio. Activates only when audio/video is playing.
✦ Ambient: Crackle plays on its own — no media required. Great for lo-fi background atmosphere.

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FEATURES

✦ 4 Presets
  — Light Dust: Almost-new LP, subtle texture
  — Warm Vinyl: Well-kept vintage record
  — Worn Record: A well-loved LP with character
  — Antique: Decades-old record, heavy crackle

✦ Fine Controls
  — Surface, Pops, Dust: Adjust each noise layer independently
  — Master Intensity: Control overall crackle volume

✦ Works Everywhere
  — YouTube, Spotify Web, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and any site with audio/video

✦ Lightweight
  — No background processes when disabled
  — Settings sync across devices via Chrome

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PRIVACY

Vinyl Crackle does NOT collect, store, or transmit any user data. It does not access your audio content. The crackle is generated locally as a separate audio overlay. Your settings are stored only in Chrome's built-in sync storage.

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Open source: https://github.com/ShinChanU/vinyl-crackle