This compilation documents the initial experimental ambient phase of my creative journey as Auldwav.

Included here are four previously released songs, plus one new song, "Remembrance."

All songs were composed and recorded using a minimal, hardware-only set-up, which included a Make Noise 0-Coast semi-modular synthesizer, a small Eurorack modular system, an Electro-Harmonix 22500 looper pedal, some effects pedals for reverb and delay, and a Tascam DP-006 digital recorder.

Tracks 1, 3, and 5 incorporate sounds from the excellent Sonic Beds Vol. 1 sound pack by Jogging House (jogginghouse.gumroad.com).

PLEASE NOTE: Out of consideration for listeners with unilateral hearing differences and/or people with other monaural listening needs, no stereo effects were used during the recording or mixing of these tracks.

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Early Works EP

Bit crushed pulse, synthesized wave crashes, looped synth pad, didgeridoo-like analog drone

Oceanside

Half-speed birds, mutated acoustic piano, synthesized rainstick noise, patient bass pulse

Requisite Birds

Caverns

Conduits

Oceanside (Remastered)

Requisite Birds (Remastered)

A simple, lo-fi piano piece for my wife Kathleen.

For Kathleen

Remembrance

Rhythmic ambient zone inspired by seeing Steve Roach perform in Arivaca, Arizona.

Composed and recorded using a hardware-only setup, which included a Make Noise 0-Coast, Dreadbox Nymphes, a small Eurorack system, Korg SQ-1 sequencer, Electro-Harmonix 22500 looper, and some effects pedals for delay and reverb.

Arivaca

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Arivaca [Excerpt]

Auldwav (“old wave”) is Seth D. Dobson, an experimental electronic musician from Phoenix, AZ. His minimalist, hardware-only compositions combine elements of ambient, drone, and noise to create engaging synthesizer soundscapes.

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