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The Rack Pack is a podcast where five synth-obsessed friends dive deep into the strange, beautiful, and occasionally chaotic world of modular synthesis. In each episode, we explore our favorite gear, discuss patching strategies, share creative inspiration, and navigate the ever-growing rabbit hole that is Eurorack. Whether you're a seasoned modular veteran or just starting to eye your first case, ... more

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The Rack Pack #22

This week the Pack takes on the ethics of reverse-engineering software and the open-sourcing of Beads. We also compare notes on getting ready for a 45-minute set versus a 15-minute one, and why rushing is dangerous. There’s gear to... more

In this episode the Pack chats with musician, producer, music educator, and content creator Sarah Belle Reid. The conversation hits how to improvise with electronic instruments, what it means to listen, and how Sarah approached her most recent projec... more

The Rack Pack is back after a slow summer, minus Stu. Mark recaps Bloop Groop's Culture Night special in Dublin with Arturia, where he built a modular system from an empty case in front of a live audience. Jonas reports from Knobcon and the first EMI... more

It's a lean crew this time — a smaller version of The Pack meets up to talk the ebbs and flows of creativity, what summer does to a Eurorack habit, and wherever the conversation wanders. On the docket: the campaign to bring Modular On The Spot LA bac... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Belle Reid
Musician, producer, music educator with a doctorate in musical arts
Episode: Episode 21: Sarah Belle Reid
Ben DivKid Wilson
Content creator, master of modules
DivKid
Episode: Epiode 18: Superbooth 26 with DivKid
Jason Lim
Founder/creator of Instruō, musician and technologist
Instruō
Episode: Episode 16: Jason Lim of Instruō
Adam Harding
Co-creator of Boredbrain, chief designer and engineer
Boredbrain
Episode: Episode 15: Boredbrain
Eric Surco
Live modular techno performer, teacher, and YouTuber
Episode: Episode 11: SURCO
Jay Hosking
A neuroscientist and musician known for his synth videos and music.
Episode: Episode 10: Jay Hosking
Chris Roberts
Talented coder and collaborator with a background in music software.
Ali Modular
Episode: Episode 6: Ali Modular - Esu's Trifecta
Patrick O'Brien
Modular synthesis and electronic music performer, specialist at Noise Engineering, YouTube content creator
Noise Engineering
Episode: Episode 4: Patrick O'Brien
Blue Nautilus
Founder of Seaside Modular and the creator of the Proteus module
Seaside Modular
Episode: Episode 3: The Proteus Algorithmic Sequencer

Hosts

Jeffy
Host with recurring involvement across episodes; central figure in discussions around gear and live workflows.
Jonas
Co-host and primary host with broad involvement; appears in multiple episode summaries.
Stu
Host with frequent appearances and collaborative discussions around modular topics.
Mark
Co-host and recurring host, involved in gear discussions and show dynamics.
Alex
Co-host and frequent participant in deep dives on modules and production.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Entertained, Informed

    I thought this would be super nerdy, and I was not disappointed. But I love this stuff and will be coming back for more. Great discussion.

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    Sloan_W
    United Statesa year ago

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Episode 16: Jason Lim of Instruō
Q: What inspired the origin of Instruō and how did it become a brand?
Jason talks about starting Instruō as an artist name and gradually turning it into a brand after collaborations and initial production runs, with early support from partners who funded and distributed the first Troika modules, allowing him to focus on design and growth.
Episode 17: Noise Engineering
Q: What is the philosophy behind swappable firmware and its impact on product value?
Allowing user upgradeability and multi-firmware compatibility extended the life of hardware, reduced waste, supported the used market, and created a platform that can evolve with user needs and community firmware projects.
Episode 17: Noise Engineering
Q: What drove the move to Latvia for manufacturing?
Fabricators in Latvia offered scalable, lower MOQ production suitable for smaller Eurorack runs (around 100 units), better transparency in quotes, and easier sourcing compared to China, which had higher MOQs and longer lead times.
Episode 17: Noise Engineering
Q: How have 2020 and 2021 shaped Noise Engineering's strategy going forward?
The peak during the pandemic boosted sales and community growth, but the post-pandemic period brought slower demand and higher costs from tariffs and supply constraints, prompting a shift to resilient manufacturing, stock management, and Europe-based production to reduce shipping and tariff exposure.
Episode 10: Jay Hosking
Q: What do you think draws a musician to something like Eurorack?
Humans love sensory motor feedback loops, where we sense something and respond to it, and there's an immediate auditory feedback, which is very satisfying.

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A lively show centered on modular synthesis, Eurorack, and hands-on gear exploration. Episodes routinely cover patching strategies, live performance tactics, and the creative process behind sound design, often featuring guests who are makers, educators, and performers in the modular world. Notable strengths include a strong community focus, approachable discussions of technical topics, and a mix of deep-dive gear talk with accessible storytelling that appeals to both seasoned modular veterans and curious newcomers.

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