So-called ambient mixers are still a relatively new type of software. These are computer programs, apps or even websites with which background noises can be generated and / or superimposed on one another. The uses are varied: There are of course ambient mixers for pleasant noises with which you can put yourself in a relaxed mood. Such systems can also be used in radio plays or to fool other people, for example by fooling them on the phone that you are at a train station or in an airport terminal, while in truth you are sitting comfortably in your living room.
At https://neal.fun/ambient-chaos/ you will find an ambient mixer with a particularly wide range. There are natural sounds like rain, the sound of the sea or wind as well as idolatrous things like church bells, children playing or the crackling of a campfire. But there are also acoustic backdrops on offer that are more annoying, such as those of a motorway or a couple arguing, as well as otherwise unpleasant things, such as a dental practice, a volcanic eruption or a zombie apocalypse. The respective soundscapes can be regulated in terms of volume and intensity; it becomes particularly bizarre, of course, when you mix incompatible backdrops with one another. With just a few clicks of the mouse, the sounds of a lawn mower, an office and a coffee shop can be mixed together - irritation for the listener is guaranteed. Have fun!
Now our riddle:
Which Californian motorcycle racer started a new, successful career as an ambient musician in 1982?
A little tip: In addition to electronic instruments, he also likes to use the didgeridoo.
Please send your proposed solution to netzraetsel@faz.de.
The deadline for entries is September 29, 2021, 9 p.m.
Last week, “45 million euros” would have been the right solution, the winner was notified in writing.