There is a prevalent myth in fan forums (Reddit’s r/smino and r/riprequests) that the original Noir zip files circulating in 2018 had a "bad master." Users claimed the bass was clipped or the highs were rolled off. Consequently, the hunt began for a or "extra quality" version—one that bypassed the corrupted initial uploads.

: A smooth, sultry track where the acoustic guitar string plucks sound incredibly crisp and lifelike in a high-fidelity format.

The production on NOIR is heavily characterized by the work of in-house producer Monte Booker, alongside_producers like J. White Did It and K-Figz.