soundmap.darebuild.com
Creative
sound visualization
SHOW HN2026
23points
7comments
#1,861of 4,366 in 2026
Top 43%of 2026 by points
How HN took it
RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical
0 positive, 0 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 5 critical, out of 5 comments about the project. Thread score -0.63.
Performance: 0 for, 3 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
Objections
Does not detect speech well; voice produces random patterns
From 2 comments
Is it normal that it doesnt detect my mouth when i speak ? the sound of my voice creates random patterns. it works well for other sounds tho
OttoZ05 on HNJust tried it. Created almost totally random patterns on the screen in a silent room.
ChilledTonic on HN
Uses high CPU and has lag
From 2 comments
It’s either not working or the work flow is confusing and I messed something up, at least write some context to understand what is it and how to connect both. Also, it does max…
tamimio on HNIt doesnt seem to work properly on the webcam, and theres some lag
sicutarinaru on HN
Unclear instructions and setup; confusing workflow
From 1 comment
It’s either not working or the work flow is confusing and I messed something up, at least write some context to understand what is it and how to connect both. Also, it does max…
tamimio on HN
Camera permission must be re-granted each time
From 1 comment
I have to accept access to camera AND remember this to make this work. "Only this time does not work"
olejorgenb on HN
Requests
Add context explaining what the project is and how to connect
From 1 comment
It’s either not working or the work flow is confusing and I messed something up, at least write some context to understand what is it and how to connect both. Also, it does max…
tamimio on HN
Questions
Whether the output is noise from webcam auto-gain in silent rooms
From 1 comment
Many webcam mics have auto-gain enabled, so having it on in a silent room will cause it to crank the gain to the point that the noise floor becomes audible (or in this case,…
NietzscheanNull on HN