WTF Is Noise-E?

Exploring and sharing engaging ideas in sound, music, and synthesis.
the Noise Engineering team

About Us

Started as a hobby in 2014(ish), we cut our teeth making Eurorack synthesizer modules in new and unusual styles. As we've grown, we've added new products and platforms to the lineup, from 5U modules to software. However you like to make music, Noise Engineering is working hard to bring something exciting to you.

It isn't just about making cool sounds

It's about giving back. We believe in doing what we can to make our community and the world a better place. Here's how we're doing that:

who we are

Everybody here was someone else before. Now we're a bunch of folks passionate about music and making the products we wished existed.

Stephen McCaul

Stephen McCaul

Kris Kaiser

Kris Kaiser

Markus Cancilla

Markus Cancilla

Adam Lange-Pearson

Adam Lange-Pearson

Patrick O'Brien

Patrick O'Brien

Shawn Jimmerson

Shawn Jimmerson

our history

Stephen and Kris met in the Daily Pint, a bar in Santa Monica, in 2007 and bonded over spreadsheets and sound. They got married four years later and in 2016 left their previous careers to make Noise Engineering their lives. When not modularing, they enjoy feeding friends, board games, spreadsheeting, and the Oxford comma.

Stephen and Kris
Stephen and Kris
Office photo with messy desk
The Evolution of Noise EngineeringNoise Engineering started in the office Stephen and Kris shared many moons ago. Once upon a time, it was confined to just a desk, a pilfered o-scope, and a Looney Toons mug.
Early prototype
Getting StartedEarly prototypes were hand-built with acrylic panels we milled in the garage on a tiny CNC.
Moving Up: New Office
Moving UpNoise-E upgraded to its own room when we moved and took over substantially more space.
Kris working on hardware
A Family AffairIn 2016, Noise-E moved into our current spot. Kris's "corner" office (an upstairs bedroom of the house with views of downtown LA and the Hollywood sign) is full of modules, computers, stuffed frogs, toys…and dog beds.
Stephen looking at hardware desk
The Dark SideStephen's office (another bedroom) is bigger than ever, and darker than ever. And also full of dog beds.
Kris with many monitors
When One Monitor Isn't EnoughKris spends a lot of time at her computer designing schematics and making PCBs for our hardware.
Stephen in the dark, very mysterious
All the ToysIf you need something, there's a good chance it's on Stephen's desk. There's also a good chance you won't be able to find it on Stephen's desk. Stephen still does a little of everything at NE, including waking up everyone in the neighborhood with improvised techno.

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