Episode 17: Noise Engineering

Episode 17: Noise Engineering

From The Rack Pack by Blue Nautilus, Moonbass Alpha, Oscidigi, Stujay, & Synthdad

May 5, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 17

About this episode

The episode features an in-depth interview with the founders of Noise Engineering, exploring their design philosophy and the challenges of running a modular company.

In this episode, The Rack Pack visits the headquarters of Noise Engineering, where we sit down with founders Kris Kaiser and Stephen McCaul. Surrounded by the machines that have shaped some of the most distinctive sounds in Eurorack, we get a behind-the-scenes look at how it all actually comes together. We dig into the realities of running a modular company in a rapidly shifting landscape—everything from supply chain chaos and scaling production to staying creative when the industry itself keeps evolving. Kris and Stephen open up about how they’ve navigated these challenges without losing the identity that makes Noise Engineering, well… Noise Engineering. Of course, we also get into their design philosophy: how ideas move from strange sonic experiments to fully realized modules, what inspires their signature aesthetic, and how they balance playfulness with precision. Join us for this journey into how Noise Engineering engineers their noise! http://noiseengineering.us

People in this episode

Guests: Kris Kaiser, Stephen McCaul

Topics covered

  • modular synthesis
  • Eurorack
  • design philosophy
  • supply chain
  • creativity in technology

Keywords

  • Noise Engineering
  • Eurorack
  • modular company
  • design philosophy
  • supply chain chaos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Noise Engineering

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