An ambient soundscape of the Raritan Bay in New Jersey, in the city of South Amboy. The recording was taken from the sandy shore, at sunset, under mostly clear skies. There was an 18 mph wind. Recorded with a Zoom H4n Pro.

Raritan Bay

The approach, arrival, and departure of the 8:10 pm, North-bound, New Jersey transit train, at the South Amboy station. Recorded on a clear night at the beginning of September 2021, with a Zoom H4n Pro.

The 8:10 at South Amboy

I'm just starting to play with modular synthesis. This short soundbite is a rhythmic piece that I've created using the free modular synth application VCVRack. This all starts off modulating electric pulses in various wave patterns. I think there’s a little tension that adds to the interest of this repeating machine-like beat with the almost off the beat swing of the pipe-like sound. There some subtle stuff having in the background. It sounds best listened to with a headset. I kept it short to avoid turning people’s brains to mush.

Andrew Aliferis

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