Just ignore the "ticking sound"--I actually like it. It's just UI feedback, but maybe you'd prefer a bell or a loud gong?...;) I don't know why the sound stands out for you...I barely notice it. And, as I said, I like it (for some reason)...;)
I'm never wrong about anything, and so if you see an error in any of my posts you will know immediately that I did not write it...;)